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As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

What a great thing for a business to put on their sign! Nice job, Time-It Lube in Whitehouse!

Thanks to Stacy Williams for sharing her photo with us.

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

From The Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The news of yesterday's EF5 tornado that swept through the town of Moore, Oklahoma is gut-wrenching. Two schools filled with teachers and children, entire neighborhoods and businesses will never be the same.


"When tragedy strikes, everyone wants to help." said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “As we reach out, please keep in mind that organizations and web sites allegedly created to help victims and relief efforts will spring up overnight, so it’s very important to do your research to make sure your efforts go where you intend and that they get there quickly.”


BBB offers the following advice to guide those want to help:

VIDEO: German Shepherd rescued from LA River

VIDEO: German Shepherd rescued from LA River

Several animal rescue groups, plus an LA neighborhood, collaborated to save Biggie, a German Shepherd who was trapped withoug any way out.

See how the rescuer gained his confidence and ultimately got him safely out.

Red Cross emergency response vehicle heading to North Texas

Red Cross emergency response vehicle heading to North Texas

Volunteers from the Smith County Chapter of the American Red Cross depart to help our North Texas neighbors.

Volunteers Amanda Hardisty and Gary Garsee, on stand-by alert since last night, departed early this morning to help the victims of last nights tornados.

Lone Star chefs asked to 'go local' during Go Texan Restaurant Roundup

Lone Star chefs asked to 'go local' during Go Texan Restaurant Roundup

From Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples:

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is calling on chefs and restaurant owners committed to buying and serving local ingredients to bring the best of Texas to the table during the sixth annual GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up, presented by Farm Credit.

During the statewide dine-out week, July 22-28, GO TEXAN member restaurants are offering special Texas menu items or a Texas food-and-beverage pairing. Participating restaurants will also donate to local food banks.

KLTV Pet Patrol: Cooper is missing in Anderson County

KLTV Pet Patrol: Cooper is missing in Anderson County

From Facebook:

Peace officer memorial service May 13

Peace officer memorial service May 13

From Tyler Police:

You are cordially invited to attend the Peace Officer Memorial Service on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 12:00 p.m., on the downtown square.

All Peace Officers and citizens are encouraged to attend this service to pay tribute to fellow Texas Peace Officers who made the supreme sacrifice while performing their duties.  The Tyler Police Honor Guard, Department of Public Safety Honor Guard, Smith County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard and Lindale Police Department Honor Guard will conduct the service.

 

“In remembrance of those fallen officers who died in the line of duty please wear your mourning badge band on that day.”