DPS identifies individuals in fatal wreck east of Fairfield

Related: Palestine students hospitalized after 2-vehicle wreck near Fairfield According to DPS, a 2001 Cadillac Deville traveling west on US 84 attempted to pass in a no passing zone and struck a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze that was traveling east on Hwy 84. The driver of the Cadillac was identified as Joshua J. Williams, 17, of Palestine. He is in serious condition at Trinity Mother Frances.

First babies of 2017 born in Tyler and Longview

As many of us were celebrating the New Year Saturday night, some East Texas families were in the hospital preparing to welcome a new family member. Tahidi and Jose Juan Perez were planning on having a quiet night at home before they rushed to East Texas Medical Center, not expecting their son to be born until later on in the week.

ETMC welcomes first baby of 2017

Police are cracking down on drunk drivers this New Year’s Eve, but there are plenty of options for you to get safely home. Sheriff Larry Smith says the Tyler Taxi Company will be offering free rides Saturday night, and encourages people to utilize the service.