Saturday, January 26 2013 3:06 PM EST2013-01-26 20:06:38 GMT
Released by Tyler Junior College:A power outage on the Main Tyler Junior College campus today forced the cancellation of an SAT exam and the postponement of men's and women's basketball games. One building,More >
Released by Tyler Junior College:A power outage on the Main Tyler Junior College campus today forced the cancellation of an SAT exam and the postponement of men's and women's basketball games. One building,More >
TYLER, TX (KLTV) -
Tyler Junior College officials say a blown transformer was the cause of their weekend power outage.
School officials say a large amount of water seeped into a main electrical cable, causing a short, which lead to a blown transformer.
Power and hot water were restored over the weekend and students were provided with temporary housing.
People who were taking the SAT when the power went out will have an opportunity to retake the test on February 16th. TJC says the SAT will contact those students with more information.
Buildings on the TJC campus lost power at around 11:30 a.m. Saturday and it remained out for about 17 hours.
Students who had been on campus taking the SAT were asked to leave the building they were testing in and their test was canceled.
TJC officials say there was also a "small smoke scare" at the Genecov Science Building when the power went out.
Around 250 students were asked to leave their dorms by 5 p.m. on Saturday night because power had not been restored to their buildings. Those students were told they could stay with friends and family or they could temporarily move into dorms with backup power.
Affected students were given flashlights and TJC provided sandwiches for their dinners.
TJC is planning a meeting to talk about what they learned from the incident and to discuss ways they can be better prepared for these types of situations.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:15:40 GMT
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.The call was in the 100 block of Patton Street, south of 64W. When deputies arrived, they say they were toldMore >
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:11:23 GMT
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler .Authorities say the accident happened near the intersection of County Road 2142 and County RoadMore >
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.More >
Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:24:46 GMT
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:58 GMT
A Henderson County home was gutted by fire on Tuesday night.Volunteer fire crews from Brownsboro, Chandler, and Dixie responded to a home in the 600 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Chandler around 6:30More >
Multiple fire crews respond to Tuesday evening fire.More >
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:11:18 GMT
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.According to Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Amanda Smith and Sydney Brook Side were arrested and charged with solicitationMore >
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.More >
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:20:29 GMT
A run-off election will be needed to decided who will take the seat of Mayor in the city of Jacksonville.The current mayor, Kenneth Melvin took home 389 votes (41%), while Rob Gowin took home 426 (44%)More >
A run-off election will be needed to decided who will take the seat of Mayor in the city of Jacksonville.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:43:31 GMT
The woman that led Spartanburg County deputies on a chase along Interstate 85 and caused a crash that killed her 7-year-old daughter pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday.More >
The woman that led Spartanburg County deputies on a chase along Interstate 85 and caused a crash that killed her 7-year-old daughter pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday.More >
By Josh Levs, CNN updated 1:24 PM EDT, Tue May 21, 2013STORY HIGHLIGHTSTeachers tore through the rubble to save screaming students7 children died -- some of them drowned in the basement"I had toMore >
It was the end of the school day. The kids at Plaza Towers Elementary School were stuffing their backpacks, looking forward to going home, playing with friends, eating snacks.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:47:22 GMT
Oconee County deputies said they found $134,000 worth of marijuana at a Walhalla man's home after conducting an undercover buy with him on Monday.More >
Oconee County deputies said they found $134,000 worth of marijuana at a Walhalla man's home after conducting an undercover buy with him on Monday.More >
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:16:08 GMT
Residents in tornado-stricken Moore, OK, await news on missing love ones Tuesday, a day after a massive tornado devastated the city, killing at least 51. Rescuers worked all night, with particular attentionMore >
The tornado, with winds up to 200 mph, cut a 20-mile stretch as wide as two miles through the Oklahoma City metro area. The medical examiner's office reported 24 people died, including nine children. More >
A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >
A tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods, setting buildings on fire and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >
