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Drive-by shooting leaves man wounded in west Shreveport
SHREVEPORT, La. - A shooting late Wednesday in west Shreveport could have been a lot worse than it was. Police say more than 50 rounds were fired from a suspect's vehicle in the 6100 block of Tierra Drive. According to SPD, two people were walking when the driver of an...
5 East Texans land on preseason Southland All-Conference team
FRISCO, Texas (KLTV) - Players from Longview, Chapel Hill, Mabank, Tyler Legacy and Lindale land on the All-Conference team for the Southland conference. Former Longview Lobo Dekalon Taylor found himself named on both first and second teams. Taylor was named to the first team as a kick returner. Last season, Taylor finished with 19 kick returns for a total of 375 yards. Taylor is first in the conference for kick returns and second for kick return yards per game. Taylor was also named to the second team as a punt returner. In 2023, Taylor ran for 207 yards on punt returns.
Building that houses One Love Longview up for sale, nonprofit's future uncertain
LONGVIEW, Texas — The building that houses nonprofit One Love Longview is up for sale. Amanda Veasy, director of the nonprofit, said they were told about the sale ahead of time. "We went ahead and agreed to lease it to us for an additional year and here we are...
‘Like a gunshot’: Longview mother seeks help after rock thrown at car window
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A family in Longview experienced a terrifying moment when a rock hit their back window, now they are seeking the public’s help. While their children are recovering from injuries, they are looking for answers. The incident happened on Pine Tree Road when the Smith family was leaving a relative’s house when […]
Lawsuit alleges Winnsboro ISD ignored bullying for years, retaliated against family
WINNSBORO, Texas (KETK) – A family filed a lawsuit against Winnsboro ISD accusing the district of engaging “in a yearslong retaliatory campaign” against them after they tried numerous times to report bullying against their son. The lawsuit, filed in federal court against WISD and its board members, asserts that the district ignored complaints of sexual […]
Marshall city official explains impact of ‘Cabinetworks’ closing
A company that claims it’s the largest privately owned cabinet making company in the country is shutting down two facilities in East Texas, leaving 350 employees wondering what’s next. But the Marshall Economic Development Corporation is stepping up to help workers who will be out of a job September 13.
The Wilcox building in downtown Tyler transformed into apartments
The historic Wilcox building sat abandoned and deteriorating for decades, creating an eyesore for passersby downtown. Today, it has been redeveloped into 31 luxury apartments. "This is an entryway to downtown and what do people see? They see this building," City of Tyler Mayor Don Warren said. "This is a big start for the rest of the revitalization of downtown."
One man dies in fatal South Arkansas shooting; suspect claims self-defense
CAMDEN, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On July 24, 2024, at approximately 12:51 PM, officers of the Camden Police Department arrived at Spring Street after receiving a report of a possible shooting and an injured victim. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 25-year-old male walking toward the roadway with his hands in the air. The unidentified male allegedly […]
Abbott announces Sentinel school safety system
Jul. 25—AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday announced the launch of Sentinel, an innovative and comprehensive system designed to enhance the safety and security of students, faculty, and staff in school buildings across Texas. Sentinel is provided by the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Office of School Safety and Security and is available to all schools in the state at no charge to the ...
Deadline for newborn enrollment to Texas prepaid tuition plan approaching
Texas families have until July 31 to enroll their newborns or children younger than 1 year of age at the time of enrollment for the 2023-2024 prices in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition plan.
In the Texas Panhandle, nurses make home visits to new moms in need
AMARILLO — Brianna Tilson shuffled through the duffel bag in her trunk, taking a mental inventory of what she needed for her next appointment. She paused, then the nurse tossed in a big pack of diapers before slinging the heavy bag over her shoulder and going up the stairs to Sedraya Kemp’s apartment.
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
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