GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - At a Commissioners Court meeting a former East Texas sheriff is allowed to buy his original service firearm. It happened at the Upshur County Commissioners meeting in Gilmer.

Some residents see the charging stations as an economic boom to the town, while others find it an assault on the oil and gas industry in Texas.

The Rusk County Sheriff's Office has identified the suspect accused of shooting an East Texas man who later died after being put on life support. According to Rusk County judicial records, James Dillon Little,

The owner's refusal to work on a pair of Hitler Youth knives brought in by two customers has racked up over 300,000 views on TikTok.

As growth in North Texas booms amid a more extreme climate, solar energy is needed to help stabilize the state’s electrical grid and keep bills manageable

When asked what was his favorite part about his job, Maurice Anderson said seeing the smile on the residents’ faces was the main thing.

East Texas A&M heads into a matchup with Northwestern State after losing four home games in a row. Saturday's game will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams.

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"It is illegal to dump animals and we will investigate and arrest those who add to already overpopulation of strays," the TCSO said.

An East Texas man was given a life sentence on Tuesday after being found guilty of street gang activity in connection to the murder of Brandon Edwards on Wednesday. Kevin Dale Higgins, 58, was sentenced for his role as president of the Ugly Man Cossacks gang.

Immigration remains a top priority for President Donald Trump’s administration. At the same time, several protests were held around the country against the deportations of undocumented immigrants.

The birds are prevalent around East Texas bodies of water and Skeen said there have been several reports of sightings in the region.