East Texas News

A rare video capturing Longview in the late 1930s and early 1940s is giving East Texans a powerful glimpse into the past—including everyday life and a tragic moment in local history.

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An East Texas man was arrested after a cyber tip led investigators to over 300 illegal images in a Gladewater child exploitation case.

Texas law requires drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles. Ignoring it can lead to fines, license suspension, or worse.

Every state has different laws when it comes to license plates on vehicles. Some states only require one, other states require a front and back plate like in Texas.

East Texas Lake Tyler shooting suspect Devazion Williams is considering an 8-year plea deal after a 2025 mass shooting near the marina involving hundreds of people.

Win VIP tickets to the Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival 2026 in Tyler, TX, featuring top artists and 17+ BBQ vendors at The Park of East Texas.

A TikTok video showing someone driving five hours to visit East Texas antique stores is reminding locals just how popular the region’s vintage shopping scene has become.

Texas has strict laws on what you can’t throw away. Learn which items must be recycled and how to avoid fines for illegal dumping.

Being naked is a private matter for most of you. There are some who enjoy time in their birthday suit. This begs the question, how legal is it to be naked in your own backyard in Texas.

An East Texas man is going viral on TikTok for building a log cabin by hand in Van Zandt County using traditional techniques.

Five suspects were arrested in Texas for operating an organized vehicle theft ring responsible for at least 25 thefts.