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January 25th, 2007
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Armed with approximately 320 signatures, Bob Hamilton filed a petition Tuesday night protesting the city's intent to issue certificates of obligation and calling for a citywide election on the matter. City council members voted to table the issue, allowing time to determine the validity of the peti... More...

A proposed park site plan drew most of the attention at Thursday's town hall meeting, with citizens voicing a variety of concerns including safety, crime and traffic. Approximately 45 people attended the two-hour meeting, which also focused on ongoing efforts to secure future water needs. More...

Autopsy results are still pending on an exact cause of death for Roy Lawrence who was found dead inside a Tyler pharmacy last weekend. According to Don Martin, Tyler Police Department public information officer, there was no sign of a break in and foul play is not suspected. More...

What are two rubber duckies doing floating in a bowl of Hawaiian Punch at the Whitehouse Community Library? Having a birthday bash! Excited rubber duckie owners braved the "duck-friendly" weather and flooded the library on Saturday, Jan. 13. They sang "Happy Birthday," ate cake and drank punch all... More...
KEITH LINDSEY Keith Lindsey is serving his second year as a TISD board trustee. He holds Place 1 on the board. After graduating from THS in 1978, Keith attained degree work from Tyler Junior College, Texas State Technical College and The University of Texas at Tyler. More...
Community Activities Parkinsonians of East Texas meeting Parkinsonians of East Texas will meet Thursday, Jan. 25 at 2 p.m. at East Texas Medical Center Pavilion, 801 Clinic Dr., Tyler. The program will include split group discussions with patients and caregivers. Parking is free for the meeting. More...
Tyler Junior College has asked Jamie Critchlow to resign from his duties as head football coach, following an internal conduct review, the college announced. Critchlow, head coach since January 2005, has asked for 24 hours to allow the opportunity for legal counsel. More...
Services for LaVerne Melton, 89, of Tyler were held Jan.20, at Stewart Family Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Gene Steger and Rev. Karen Jones officiating under direction of Stewart Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Melton passed away Jan. 18, 2007, at the Azalea Place Nursing Home in Tyler after a long ill... More...
3/4 c. butter (softened) 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. white chocolate   chips 1 c. pecans (optional) Preheat oven to 350o. Mix butter, sugars, vanilla and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour... More...