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Large Tree Falls Blocking a Tyler Roadway
TYLER - Crews are working to remove a large tree blocking a section of Old Bullard Road. Tyler police say Oncor is on the scene and police are re-routing traffic on Old Bullard after the tree fell early this morning blocking traffic and knocking out power to residents in the area.
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Tyler Bicyclist in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Tow Truck
A 70-year-old Tyler man is hospitalized in critical condition today after he was struck by a tow truck last night while riding his bicycle.
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81-Year-Old Woman Wins $336.4 Million Powerball
CRANSTON, R.I. — The winner of last month’s $336.4 million Powerball jackpot has been announced.
Rhode Island lottery officials said that 81 year old Louise White of Newport had won the sixth largest jackpot in U.S. history. She says she is “ver
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Shooting Leaves Tyler Teenager Dead, Police Searching for Shooter
TYLER — A shooting in Tyler overnight has left a teen dead and police searching for the shooter.
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DPS Discourages Spring Break Travel to Mexico
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Public Safety is again urging Spring Breakers to avoid traveling to Mexico as a result of continued violence throughout the country.
“The Mexican government has made great strides battling the cartels, and we commend their continued commitment to making Mexico a safer place to live and visit,” said DPS Director Steven C. McCraw. “Howe
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Lufkin Bleach Injection Death Trial Continues
LUFKIN — Testimony continues today in the trial of an East Texas nurse accused of killing five kidney dialysis patients by injecting them with toxic bleach.
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East Texas Car Dealership Damaged by Fleeing Pickup
GLADEWATER -- A Gladewater man is jailed and facing charges on intoxication assault and fleeing the scene of an accident after officers found numerous vehicles at a new car lot heavily damaged.
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One Person Dead at Illegal Cockfight in Van Zandt County
VAN ZANDT Co. – A shooting at an illegal cockfight in Van Zandt County has left one person dead.
Henderson County Sheriff’s office responded to a call at East Texas Medical Center in Athens in reference to a 21 year old who male who was brought in with a fatal gunshot wound.
Investigators determined the victim, Luis Rodriguez was shot during an argument at a chicken fight on FM 1861 in Van Zandt County.
Numerous roosters along with fighting paraphernalia were seized at the location with assistance of the S.P.C.A of Texas.
The Texas Rangers are assisting Van Zandt County Authorities with the investigation. No arrest have been made.
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Woman with Large Knife Robs Tyler Credit Union
For the second time in as many days, an East Texas Bank has been robbed. The latest occurred in Tyler yesterday afternoon at the Telco Plus Credit Union on Front Street.
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Seven People Named in Health Care Fraud Scheme
DALLAS – Seven people have been named in a health care fraud scheme including the owner of a medical service provider.
The federal indictment alleges the defendants bilked Medicare and Medicaid of nearly $375 million for more than five years beginning in January 2006.
The indictment names Jacque Roy, a doctor who owned Medistat Group Associates in Desoto and alleges he led a scheme that billed Medicare for home health care services that were not medically necessary or were not done.
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Increased Security at Robert E. Lee after Gun Rumor Surfaces [UPDATED]
A Facebook post warning that a gun may be brought on the campus of Robert E. Lee High School has led to an investigation by Tyler Independent School police and officials.
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Salon Owner Now Jailed in Tyler
A Tyler Beauty Salon owner charged with illegally performing breast augmentations is back in Tyler after she was arrested in Harrison County last week.
39 year old Carmel Foster-Alexander is accused of injecting two people with some kind of substance to augment their breasts, and one person, Sheena Bradford of Longview, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
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