KYTX-TV (Tyler, TX)

KYTX is a CBS-affiliated TV station that operates on virtual channel 19 and UHF digital channel 18. It serves the areas of Tyler and Longview in Texas and is licensed to Nacogdoches. The station is owned by Tegna, Inc. KYTX shares its facilities with KCEB, a MeTV affiliate that is owned by London Broadcasting Company. Both stations are based in a studio near Loop 323 in southeastern Tyler, while their transmitter is situated near State Highway 110 in rural east-central Cherokee County, northeast of Gallatin.

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#212273

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#52072

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Smith County Republican Party Chairman releases statement following rowdy town hall

1 day ago | cbs19.tv | Jimmie Searfoss

TYLER, Texas — After a rowdy in-person town hall featuring U.S. Congressman Nathaniel Moran in Tyler Tuesday, Smith County Republican Party Chairman David Stein released a statement regarding the disruptions. The press release reads: "I attended the Grassroots America meeting this evening expecting to hear Congressman Moran discuss his actions as our Representative in Washington, DC.
East Texas man's dream fulfilled as he completes Boston Marathon

1 day ago | cbs19.tv | Jimmie Searfoss

TYLER, Texas — An East Texas man took on and finished what is often called the "Holy Grail" of marathons. On Monday, Ryan Moore, of Bullard, a co-owner of Project One Roofing in Tyler, ran in and completed the Boston Marathon, the world's oldest annual marathon. Moore said he often trains with a group of runners back home in the early mornings near Fresh by Brookshire's in Tyler. That training helped him get ready to take off something on his bucket list.
East Texas remembers Pope Francis, looks ahead as time of mourning begins

2 days ago | cbs19.tv | Will Riddell

TYLER, Texas — The voices of the choir echoed throughout the sanctuary on Monday at the Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul in Tyler. At the front of the room, a picture of a smiling Pope Francis looked out over the parishioners. Francis died on Monday following a stroke. The Chapel of Saints Peter and Paul in Tyler held a special Mass to honor his life.
OFFICIALS: East Texas woman shoots, kills husband following domestic dispute

2 days ago | cbs19.tv | Reagan Roy

POLK COUNTY, Texas — A man is dead and a woman was evaluated at a local hospital following a domestic disturbance Sunday night in the Southland Plantation subdivision, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the home around 8 p.m., after receiving a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had allegedly been physically assaulted, and a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the upper body.
Rural Deep East Texas hospital announces closure due to financial struggles

2 days ago | cbs19.tv | Zak Wellerman

TRINITY, Texas — A Deep East Texas hospital is set to close its doors at the end of this week due to financial struggles. Mid Coast Health System announced on Friday that it will stop operations and close Mid Coast Medical Center Trinity, a rural hospital that serves the Trinity County region, on Friday, April 25. This comes after months of efforts to secure financial stability and long-term sustainability for the facility.
East Texas man accused of sexually abusing child over 2 years arrested

2 days ago | cbs19.tv | Zak Wellerman

TYLER, Texas — An East Texas man accused of sexually assaulting a child over two years was arrested last week in Smith County. John Walter Morrill, 46, was arrested on a sexual assault of a child Thursday on a $500,000 bond, according to online records. The arrest affidavit states the child's guardians found sexually explicit messages on the child's phone. The messages also mentioned that Morrill would give the child nicotine vapes in exchange for the child performing sexual favors on him.
Historic Tomato Bowl crowned top Texas football stadium in online contest

2 days ago | cbs19.tv | Zak Wellerman

JACKSONVILLE, Texas — An East Texas football stadium has been voted the best stadium in the entire state. Following an online voting contest against 63 other Texas stadiums, the Historic Tomato Bowl in Jacksonville came out on top in Dave Campbell's Texas High School Football Stadium Challenge. The Tomato Bowl defeated the other top four stadiums, including Gobbler Stadium in Cuero, R. Clinton Schulze Stadium, also known as the "The Puncher Dome," in Mason, and the R.R. Jones Stadium El Paso.
Former Diocese of Tyler Bishop Joseph Strickland says Pope Francis' leadership was marked by 'ambiguity, confusion'

3 days ago | cbs19.tv | Zak Wellerman

TYLER, Texas — Former Diocese of Tyler Bishop Joseph Strickland, who was removed from his position by Pope Francis, released a statement following the papal authority's death saying Francis' papacy was marked by "moments of ambiguity and confusion." Pope Francis, who passed away the day after Easter Sunday, removed Strickland as bishop of Tyler in November 2023 after he refused to resign.
SHERIFF: Reports of gunfire, underage drinking at center of high school party at East Texas lake

3 days ago | cbs19.tv | Zak Wellerman

WOOD COUNTY, Texas — The Wood County Sheriff's Office says a person was arrested for allegedly running into a crowd with a gun at an area lake during a high school party that involved underage drinking. According to the post from Sheriff Kelly Cole, the event should underline the importance of parents monitoring what their children are doing to ensure their safety. Cole said deputies responded to reports of gunfire at the lake, where a party that included underage drinking, was happening.
Candidates seek East Texas town's mayoral seat

3 days ago | cbs19.tv | Will Riddell

KILGORE, Texas — Two men with deep ties to Kilgore are running to the city's mayor during the May 3 city elections. Mayor Ronnie Spradlin has served as mayor since 2010. Challenger Darrin Mallett is a 1991 graduate of Kilgore High School and co-owner and president of Kilgore Tire Center. With early voting starting next week, Spradlin and Mallett are almost at the finish line. "I've seen over 500 almost 600 houses. I've been out every afternoon after work.