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Texas Town Passes Resolution Encouraging Gun Ownership

The saying ‘lock and load’ is now probably being uttered more frequently in the East Texas town of Gun Barrel City. The town has passed a resolution that encourages residents to own a firearm.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/05/01

Hunt Resumes For East Texas Jail Escapees

A capital murder suspect and convicted drug offender who escaped from a prison in East Texas on Tuesday morning have spent a very rainy night on the run.

2013/04/03

Three Recipients Thank Family Of Organ Donor

Three people whose lives were changed forever by a lifesaving gift got to say thank you to their donor’s family Saturday.

2013/03/02

Lon Morris College (Credit: LonMorris.edu)

Texas School District Agrees To Buy College’s Assets

An East Texas school district has agreed to pay $1.53 million for the gymnasium, administration building and other assets of bankrupt Lon Morris College.

2013/02/09

A seismologist notes data on a seismograph. (credit: Getty Images/Nicolas Asfouri/AFP)

Another Minor Quake Shakes East Texas

East Texas had another minor earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey said that the 4.1 magnitude quake happened at 1:01 a.m. Friday morning near the town of Timpson.

2013/01/25

East Texas Jailer Gets Probation For Inmate Sex

An East Texas jailer who was fired after being accused of having sex with a female inmate must serve two years of probation for violating her rights.

2012/12/21

A sign in front of a Domino's Pizza store on April 14, 2004 in Miami, Florida. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

East Texas Pizza Shop Worker Killed In Robbery

A 25-year-old Marshall man is held on capital murder charges for the fatal shooting of a Domino’s Pizza store worker and wounding of another during a robbery.

2012/12/09