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Lufkin Police Need Help Identifying Tattooed Lady
As of July 18, 2024 Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in finding a mystery thief. They have released very little information about the crime. Investigators believe this woman used a credit card stolen in a recent vehicle burglary. The vehicle was burglarized and the credit card was used at a business on South Chestnut in Lufkin.
Kirbyville Woman Arrested After Allegedly Shooting at Vehicle
Jasper County, Tx - Officers with the Jasper County Sheriff's Department said Friday that a suspect had been arrested and was in custody in connection with a shooting that took place earlier this month in the Kirbyville Area. Deputy Carly Cherry said Alisha Robin, 57, of Kirbyville is accused of...
18-year-old arrested for fatal shooting in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — One person is dead following a shooting in Longview on Monday at around 10 p.m. The Longview Police Department said officers were dispatched to a shooting at the Townhouse South Apartments in the 5500 block of W Loop 281. When officers arrived, they reportedly discovered a man had sustained a gunshot […]
Miranda Lambert Reps Lindale, and All Things Texas, in Latest Instagram Photo Dump
So, a little bit about myself, I grew up in Lindale, Texas. I graduated from Lindale High School in 1996. My parents and sister still live in Lindale and I recently moved back to Lindale after 20 plus years living in Tyler. I have always had a love for my hometown and have been both excited and saddened about my little hometown's growth. One exciting part about being from Lindale is that its home to a multiple CMA, ACM and Grammy winner in country superstar Miranda Lambert.
Jasper ISD coach, teacher killed by stray bullet in San Antonio
JASPER, Texas (KETK) – Jasper ISD announced that they are grieving the loss of staff member, Ayden Burt, who was a teacher and coach. According to reports from WOAI, police said that Burt was sitting outside on a patio facing the interstate at a bar in downtown San Antonio just after midnight on Tuesday morning […]
Nacogdoches man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2019 murder
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – A Nacogdoches man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for murder in the case of a 2019 murder. Victor Torres was 19-years-old at the time he was initially arrested after a Sunday morning shooting in November 2019. Authorities reported at the time that Torres approached five men who were working […]
Two men indicted for ‘cartel related’ kidnapping of Smith County man
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two men have been indicted for aggravated kidnapping for ransom or reward in an incident Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said is directly related to cartel activities. According to an affidavit, on March 17 at around 4:06 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call of a woman claiming her husband […]
Car collides with escaped cow in Jasper
JASPER, Texas — At around 9 p.m. East End Volunteer Fire Department was called to FM 1738 in Jasper after a car hit a cow that standing in the middle of the road. The Department of Public Safety is investing the crash. Preliminary investigation shows that a Jeep Cherokee was traveling north on the 1300 block of FM 1738and hit a cow that was on the road.
'Amen, God is good': Tyler ISD hosts job fair for paraprofessional, auxiliary jobs
TYLER, Texas — Rick Love Davis has been a bus driver for Tyler ISD for three years but this school year, he wants to transition into a position that impacts students in a different way. So, he took the ride to the Tyler ISD Job Fair on Monday. "I’m...
Public’s help needed in locating missing Batson woman
UPDATE: The missing woman has been found and is with her family members, according to the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL ARTICLE: The Hardin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in locating 44-year-old Kristena Leander Johnston, who has been reported missing. Johnston, a white female, age 44,...
Golden Pass LNG project is able to move forward after new company becomes contractor
SABINE PASS, Texas — The Golden Pass LNG project seems like it can move forward after a construction standoff. Earlier this year the contractor, Zachry Holdings, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying the project was $2.4 billion over budget. 12News previously reported the mass worker furloughs and layoffs...
Jerry Jones' breach-of-contract trial abruptly ends, all cases involving Alexandra Davis' paternity claims dropped
TEXARKANA, Texas — This week's breach-of-contract trial involving Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and his alleged paternity of Alexandra Davis abruptly concluded on Tuesday, halfway through what was to be its second day of proceedings. After an extended, two-hour lunch break following a morning of testimony, court resumed at...
New Dollar General Market opens in Orange County
Residents near Bridge City and Orangefield have a fresh new grocery store to shop at. The Dollar General market 2970 W Round Bunch Road in Orange is now open. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products customers […] The post New Dollar General Market opens in Orange County appeared first on Orange Leader.
Cleveland ISD featured in Newsweek’s education series
In Newsweek’s America’s Education Series, released last week, Cleveland ISD and its Superintendent Stephen W. McCanless were highlighted for the District’s remarkable growth and innovative approaches to education. Recognized in 2019 by the Texas Education Agency as the fastest-growing district in Texas, Cleveland ISD’s student population has...
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
Dak Prescott Predicted to Sign $285 Million Contract Amid Cowboys Uncertainty
The Dallas Cowboys and Dak Prescott continue to be in a standoff over a potential contract extension. Prescott is heading into the final season of a four-year, $160 million deal. Bleacher Report’s Maurice Moton offered predictions for the upcoming NFL contracts that will “reset” the market at their respective positions....
‘It gave me chills’: West Texas man gets tattoo to support Trump after assassination attempt
SAN ANGELO, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Many people across the country have shown their support for former President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt. For one man in West Texas, his support is something he’ll always remember — permanently etched onto his skin. It was the shot heard...
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