Nirali Jayswal

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East Texas artist creates 'everlasting flower' through crocheting skills for unique Valentine's Day gift

Feb 2, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — February means Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and everyone's looking for something special to give to our special someone. Well, one young entrepreneur in East Texas has figured out a way to make flowers last forever. Artist Evelin Garcia, of Jacksonville, said she loved the idea of flowers, but never liked how fast they die. Through her creativity and skills, she designed beautiful crochet flowers that have become a local hit.
City of Mineola plans to not host total solar eclipse events

Feb 1, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

MINEOLA, Texas — The countdown is on for the celestial event of a lifetime! A total solar eclipse will pass right through East Texas in just a couple months. Some cities and towns - including Tyler - are planning big events to celebrate while others are planning to lay low. It’s a solar spectacle that won’t be back in East Texas for another 40 years. April’s total solar eclipse is expected to draw in visitors from all over the world.
East Texas brings the Mahomes mania ahead of Super Bowl LVIII

Jan 30, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

WHITEHOUSE, Texas — The Mahomes mania has begun for East Texans as the Kansas City Chiefs head to yet another Super Bowl. East Texans are bringing a little bit of Vegas to Patrick Mahomes’ hometown in Whitehouse as businesses get ready to celebrate his fourth Super Bowl appearance. Kenneth Wheeler has been painting windows in Smith County for about 30 years now and every time the Chiefs are in the Super Bowl, Wheeler gets his yellow and red paint ready to show his spirit.
East Texas man hopeful for kidney donor from community

Jan 29, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

TYLER, Texas — A local family-owned restaurant is hoping to get their prayers answered after receiving life-changing news concerning the owner’s health. The owner of Catch Me If You Can is looking for community support after her husband was diagnosed with stage five kidney failure. Amanda Longacre’s husband, Casey, currently has a kidney only functioning at 13 percent.
Former country club in Jacksonville to open as city event venue

Jan 26, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — After over a decade of being closed, a country club in Jacksonville was bought by the city and has finally opened their doors for a new event center. The club house at the Cherokee Ranch, now known as The Jackson, has recently been renovated as a venue and could be a big economic driver for the city. In 2022, the city bought the building from the Jacksonville Economic Development Corp., who own the golf course.
'It's important to be prepared' | Tyler Pounds Regional Airport hosts full-scale emergency drill

Jan 25, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

TYLER, Texas — Every three years the Federal Aviation Administration requires a full-scale exercise, and in this airplane emergency simulation, the bus is taking place as a commercial plane at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Thursday. When seconds matter—it’s important to be prepared. Within almost a minute, first responders were on scene of the emergency drill at the Tyler airport. Officials noted the biggest priority is communication between all entities.
Several roads flooded, closed from heavy rainfall in Cherokee County

Jan 24, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal |Una Stanisavljevic

CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — Heavy rainfall caused massive flooding to occur in several parts of East Texas including Cherokee County this past week. As officials are continuing to monitor road conditions, County Road 1405 near Highway 204 remains underwater and a threat to drivers in Cherokee County. "We've received probably a little over six inches of rain in several different areas. And those have been real heavy and fast coming," Commissioner for Cherokee County Kelly Traylor said.
Economist report shows positive future economic growth in Tyler

Jan 18, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

TYLER, Texas — An economist report shows Tyler’s positive economic growth despite the challenges of inflation. The 40th annual Perryman Economic Outlook conference was held at Brookshire's center Thursday afternoon. Dr. Ray Perryman, a renowned economist told city leaders he expects consistent growth and expansion as more job opportunities surface in Tyler.
Tyler ISD students returned to class after winter storm

Jan 17, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

TYLER, Texas — Several school districts in East Texas resumed classes today after canceling the past two days due to icy road conditions left by the winter storm. Tyler ISD was one of the few who started classes on time Wednesday morning instead of on a delay. With the sun melting most of the ice on the roads, Tyler ISD decided to resume school today, but that didn’t come without a lot of preparation.
City of Tyler makes preparations, gives advice ahead of severe cold weather

Jan 13, 2024 | cbs19.tv | Nirali Jayswal

TYLER, Texas — The city of Tyler is monitoring weather conditions and is prepared for freezing temperatures to hit East Texas. Looking back at the notorious ice storm that swarmed the state in 2021, the city of Tyler has taken the steps to prevent that from happening again. "We've learned a lot from previous experiences back in 2021, and even last year, and so we're very prepared this year," Public Information Officer for the city of Tyler Adriana Rodriguez said.