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A child was killed in an ATV crash on FM 2493 in Smith County today, marking a tragic start to what's otherwise a celebratory day across East Texas. The region is gearing up for Fourth of July festivities with fireworks festivals in Tyler and a patriotic parade in Kilgore, while also celebrating some positive news like a new ocelot birth at Caldwell Zoo that could help the species recover in Texas. Expect warm weather today with a high near 91°F and possible light drizzle, with good air quality throughout the area.

1. SUN 7/05

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   Light drizzle
   91°72°
   ▒ 34%
2. MON 7/06

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   Rain
   97°68°
   ▒ 21%
3. TUE 7/07

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   Heavy rain
   93°72°
   ▒ 38%
4. WED 7/08

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   Light drizzle
   99°70°
   ▒ 31%
5. THU 7/09

                
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   Overcast
   99°75°
   ▒ 3%
6. FRI 7/10

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   Clear
   100°75°
   ▒ 6%
7. SAT 7/11

                
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   Overcast
   99°73°
   ▒ 14%
8. SUN 7/12

                
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   Overcast
   95°72°
   ▒ 18%
9. MON 7/13

                
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   Overcast
   99°73°
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10. TUE 7/14

                 
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    Overcast
    102°75°
    ▒ 9%

ranked by local significance + cross-source pickup · freshness-weighted

1. 01
   Minor killed in Smith County ATV crash on FM 2493
   KETK.com · 9h ago
2. 02
   Tyler celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with annual fireworks festival at new location
   Tyler Morning Telegraph · 12h ago
3. 03
   Suspect arrested, victim identified in July 4 hotel shooting in Tyler
   KLTV.com · 12h ago
4. 04
   New Beginnings | Ocelot birth at Caldwell Zoo could help species future in Texas
   Panola Watchman · 1d ago
5. 05
   "To Form A More Perfect Union..." Kilgore joins in America250 celebration with Red, White and Blue Parade
   Kilgore News Herald · 1d ago
6. 06
   Fireworks blamed for Lindale house fire, multiple grass fires over Fourth of July weekend
   cbs19.tv · 42m ago
7. 07
   Man charged with murder in deadly Fourth of July shooting at Tyler hotel
   cbs19.tv · 9m ago
8. 08
   Young artists express themselves at Longview Museum of Fine Arts classes
   Longview News-Journal · 15h ago
9. 09
   Rescue crews recover man’s body after drowning at Lake Hawkins
   KLTV.com · 1d ago
10. 10
    KC Process Technology program earns Texas skill standards renewal through 2029
    Kilgore News Herald · 2d ago

• Tyler, TX
  6 MI · SW · pop 104k
• Big Sandy, TX
  7.6 MI · N · pop 1k
• Gladewater, TX
  13 MI · NE · pop 6k
• Hawkins, TX
  14 MI · NW · pop 1k
• Kilgore, TX
  14 MI · E · pop 15k
• Laird Hill, TX
  15 MI · SE
• Arp, TX
  16 MI · S · pop 996
• White Oak, TX
  16 MI · E · pop 6k