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WATCH: Gladewater’s Bardo gets big catch, run but finishes with some help from friends
GLADEWATER, Texas (KLTV) - The Gladewater Bears pulled off a big win over Daingerfield in Thursday night action, 21-13. The teams had to wait over an hour to start due to weather. Mason Bardo got the scoring started for the Bears with a dive up the middle from three yards...
Texas high school football scores for Thursday, Aug. 29
Anderson picked up its third consecutive win in the Taco Shack Bowl over McCallum 57-40 while Weiss outlasted McNeil 42-41 in overtime. Westlake, ranked No. 4 in the Class 6A Dave Campbell's Texas Football preseason poll, used a big second half to takeout No. 15 Prosper 35-14 in Belton.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues State Fair of Texas over new rule banning guns on premises
DALLAS — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday seeking to block a ban on firearms at the State Fair of Texas, one of the state's biggest annual celebrations. Fair organizers earlier this month announced a ban on guns after a shooting last year that left three...
DPS Announces Leadership Changes Effective Sept. 1
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) publicly announced several changes to key leadership positions across the department during the Public Safety Commission Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 22. The changes are a result of personnel retiring after many dedicated years of service or new positions being created throughout various divisions of the department.
Texans Need to Start Putting These Stickers on their Mailbox
The United States Postal Service has implemented a new dog bite prevention program to protect USPS employees. Called the Paws Program, the program was rolled out in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, and the western region of New York, among other areas, in June. And now, I think that Texans need to start doing this as well!
Over a dozen Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021
SEATTLE - At least 17 Texas National Guard members have died while deployed at the southern border since 2021, according to state military officials. The amount of troops that have died in connection to Gov. Abbott's Operation Lone Star was revealed during a hearing last week of the Texas House Committee on Defense and Veterans' Affairs, despite the Texas Military Department keeping a tightlipped approach about troops serving at the border.
Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself
A Texas Democrat and former Biden administration appointee is currently being investigated for impersonating a judge and a real estate agent. The post Biden Appointee Investigated for Racial Abuse Hoax in Which He Allegedly Sent Slurs to Himself first appeared on Mediaite.
What to know after Texas authorities searched the homes of Latino campaign volunteers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A series of raids in Texas on the homes of Latino campaign volunteers has outraged civil rights groups who want federal action after officers seized electronics and documents as part of a state investigation into alleged election fraud. No charges have been filed against those...
Second suspect pleads not guilty in 2016 death of East Texas businessman
LONGVIEW — Alfredo Lizcano became the second suspect Friday to plead not guilty in the 2016 shooting death of Longview businessman Ron Horaney. Lizcano, 39, wore a black and white striped jumpsuit as he walked awkwardly to the front of the 124th District Courtroom — his movement was restricted by shackles around his arms and Legs.
SPD: Three arrests in one day, narcotics, guns and controlled dangerous substances
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — On Wednesday, the Shreveport Police Department and three other departments arrested three felons in possession of firearms during separate operations across the city. According to the news release, on August 28, the Shreveport Police Department (SPD) Shreveport’s City Marshal’s Office, SPD Warrant Unit, and the...
Lindale outlasts Hallsville 35-27 in season opener
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) — The Lindale Eagles celebrated senior night as they opened the 2024 season on Thursday, before facing off against the Hallsville Bobcats. It was a back-and-forth battle, but the Eagles came out on top, beating the Bobcats 35-27. Lindale will head to Mount Pleasant next Friday night, while Hallsville will host Crandall.
Brief storm prompts multiple East Texas fire responses
Fire departments responded to several areas in that time. A lightning strike and downed power lines caused four fires off Jordan Valley Road in Longview. A Gladewater oilfield tank battery was struck by lightning, setting it ablaze.
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