Texas Forest Service launches second phase of drought assessment

Texas Forestry crews will spend the next two months trekking across the Lone Star State counting dead trees to get a better picture of the mortality rate from the 2011 drought. Texas Forest Service personnel will survey 700 plots of land, each specifically targeted by agency analysts who studied satellite images of tree canopy across the state.

The secret talent of Norfolk artist Robin Welch

Despite having pieces in the collections of Norwich Castle and the V&A, Robin Welch remains one of the region’s best kept secrets. IAN COLLINS reports.

Tyler area employment rate climbs

March's rate also was a climb from the 92.5 percent employment rate reported for March 2011, according to the latest figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission.

Misery as more North East folk join the search for jobs

DOLE queues have grown by 6,000 this year, according to disheartening new figures.

Students, educators concerned over possible federal loan interest rate hikes

Paying for college may soon cost more. It may be harder for students to pay back their loans when they graduate if congress doesn't stop an interest rate hike on certain loans this summer. CBS 19's Abby Broyles tells us which loans could be affected.