Community Pulse
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Harrison County from local and regional media.
Buildings evacuated, street partially closed in Athens after multiple gas leaks
ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - Businesses and homes have been evacuated and a street has been closed in Athens after multiple gas leaks were detected.According to Athens Public Safety, the McDonald’s and AT&T store...
Oct 10, 2026Waskom community celebrates opening of new public library
WASKOM — Terry Sloan had a list of thank yous Wednesday during a ceremony to open the new Waskom Public Library. “We’d like to thank our Mayor Keith Sloan and the town council for providing us with this wonderf...
Oct 9, 2026Tyler MPO updates cost estimates for highway, transit projects
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler Metropolitan Planning Organization announced cost adjustments to several highway and transit projects during an open house in Tyler.The estimated cost of the Interstate 20 ramp r...
Oct 9, 2026Citizens team up to educate about Longview recycling
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A citizen-led recycling task force has been created in Longview, with a mission to aid the city’s curbside recycling programAustin Wade with Longview Recycles spoke to the Longview City...
Oct 9, 2026Controlled debris fire breaks out in Jasper County amid red flag warning
JASPER COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A debris fire got out of control in Jasper County Friday morning.According to a release from the Beech Grove Volunteer Fire Department, just before 11 a.m. Friday, they were dispat...
Oct 9, 2026Rusk mayor submits resignation
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - Rusk Mayor Ben Middlebrooks submitted his resignation Friday, according to the city.The City of Rusk put out a news release Friday, saying that Middlebrooks resignation is effective immedia...
Oct 9, 2026EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips, write-in candidate Terry Morrow discuss race
Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips (R) and write-in candidate Terry Morrow join Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now to discuss the race for Smith County Clerk.
Oct 9, 2026Tyler Planning & Zoning denies downtown rezoning request for housing, food trucks and bar
The Tyler Planning and Zoning Commission denied a request to rezone four lots near downtown Tyler for a mixed-use development that would have included housing, shops, food trucks and community event space.
Oct 7, 2026City of Tyler debuts new parking system to support customer flow to downtown businesses
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler has announced it plans to re-establish an enforced parking protocol through a digital payment app.The app, called HONK, will go into effect Oct. 12.According to the city’...
Oct 7, 2026Tyler airport plans new air traffic control tower
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler Pounds Regional Airport is planning to build a new air traffic control tower to replace its current tower, which is 78 years old.Airport Director Steve Thompson said the current towe...
Oct 6, 2026Tyler partners with Blue Zones to study community health initiative
Tyler city leaders are partnering with the Blue Zones initiative to study what changes are needed in the community, from more places to walk or bike to more healthy food options and help quitting smoking or vap...
Oct 6, 2026Boil water notice for some customers in Gilmer
GILMER, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) - Locations affected: Bruce Jr High School; 1124, 1128, 1130, 1221 Bruce St; 130 Webb St; and 1031 TX-300Due to the loss in water pressure in order for the city to make the proper ...
Oct 6, 2026