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16 state coalition sues Biden administration to block amnesty plan
(The Center Square) – A 16-state coalition led by Texas has sued the Biden administration to stop a widespread amnesty plan from going into effect. They did so two months after President Joe Biden announced the plan designed to fast track a path to citizenship for hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals who’ve been living […]
Traveling Smithsonian exhibit stops in East Texas town
SAN AUGUSTINE, Texas (KTRE) - The City of San Augustine hosted its first day of the Smithsonian traveling museum on Main Street on Saturday. This free exhibit offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths, highlighting the changes that affected their fortunes over the past century. The...
Line break causes sewage to spill into Nacogdoches’ Lanana Creek
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - City crews found a sewer line break near the north end of Lanana Creek Sunday morning. Officials were notified of the incident at about 11:30 a.m., according to a release from the City of Nacogdoches. The break was found to be in a 15″ pipe that runs behind 4541 NE Stallings Drive.
Lufkin ISD to offer class on ‘Raising Highly Capable Kids’
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin ISD will offer a 13-week course, Raising Highly Capable Kids, starting on Monday. No registration is needed to join, and the classes will run weekly from from 6 to 7 p.m. The program will be held at the District Education Center. Carla Owen, the family...
No. 4 Rangers rally for 27-9 win in opener
KILGORE - The No. 4 ranked Kilgore College Rangers needed a spark after struggling in the first half and a knockout punch to put things away late. Devontae Mozee provided both, and the Rangers opened the 2024 season with a 27-9 win over the Monterrey Tech Borregos on Saturday in non-conference action at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium.
'Arsenal of videos': Memory will live on of East Texas star of 'Pop Watch,' beloved grandfather
Around the world and at home in Longview, Joe Mack Roy was known as “Pop.”. And he hated when his favorite pop, Dr Pepper, went flat. It was one of the many topics he complained about on camera, much to the delight of his millions of fans around the globe who watched his rants and ramblings on "Pop Watch" videos, which appeared on social media platforms.
Shreveport firefighters battle fire on New Mexico Circle
SHREVEPORT, La. — The Shreveport Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 8600 block of New Mexico Circle at 11:37 a.m. on Saturday. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of the single-story residence. A total of 24 firefighters and eight fire...
1 dead after Highway 103 crash east of Lufkin
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed that one man has died and two others were injured after a 3 vehicle crash happened on State Highway 103 on Saturday. A 2020 Honda Civic was heading east from Lufkin on State Highway 103 at around 9:45 a.m. on Saturday. The Honda reportedly […]
Clear the Shelters initiative helps furry friends find loving homes
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Sci-Port Discovery was full of barks and meows as seven local shelters participated in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide initiative to adopt pets into loving homes. “We currently have around 70 dogs, over 25 cats, and so we are here today at Sci-Port to just get the...
Hackers May Have Stolen Everyone in Louisiana’s Social Info
There Has Been Another Massive Data Breach and This Time it Involves Everybody. We all fear our data being breached. Being single-handedly hacked is scary, but there is strength in numbers, right? Would it make you feel better if you discovered that you're not alone in the latest mass hacking scandal?
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: CASA of SoLa, 215 E. Pinhook Drive, Lafayette, recruits, trains and supervises community volunteers to speak...
Hayden Davis commits to LSU-Shreveport Fishing Team
Over the past couple of years, Quitman High School senior, Hayden Davis, has made a name for himself by “setting the hook” on big bass. Now it is Davis that has been caught. This past week, Davis verbally committed to fish at the collegiate level next year with...
Krewe of Harambee theme announcement and crowning Ceremony
SHREVEPORT, La. - The Spirit of Mardi Gras was felt Saturday during the Krewe of Harambee's theme announcement for the 2024-2025 season. Krewe members also held a crowning ceremony coronation for their king and queen. It happened at the Sam's Town Hotel and Casino.
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