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Richard Kyei Places 1st at 2024 SFASU Graduate Research Conference
July 8, 2024 - Congratulations to Richard Kyei, graduate student at SFASU, nephew to Lenola Wyatt of Center, and grandson of Hazel and Wymon Bolton of Shelbyville!. Richard's paper on the “'Prediction of College Students' Academic Risk Levels Using Machine Learning Models” was selected as the 1st place winner at the 2024 SFASU Graduate Research Conference! In today's changing education landscape, there is a growing interest in helping students succeed academically. When college students fall short of their potential, it has significant societal, economic, and personal consequences. This study compares machine learning models for predicting a college student's academic risk in a semester. This research can significantly contribute to identifying and providing necessary support to students who may be at risk of falling behind academically.
‘Water for My Soul’ project to give Lufkin community access to free bottled water
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A group in Lufkin has come up with a way to give everyone access to clean and cool water during the summer. “Immediately, I thought, ‘What a great idea,’ so I jumped into my car, I went and got some water, a bucket and some ice, and I said, ‘I’m going to take it to her,’” Sonia Jodarski, who lives in Lufkin, said.
LRMC surgeons achieve milestone in robotic-assisted joint replacement
Our goal has always been to offer our patients the best possible outcomes with the least amount of pain and downtime. Dr. Jordan Stanley – Longview Orthopedics Regional Clinics Surgeon. LRMC surgeons Dr. Jordan Stanley and Dr. Martin Hilton achieve milestone in robotic-assisted joint replacement. Longview Regional Medical Center...
Homeowner threatens power crews with firearm, causing power outage
KILGORE, Texas — A woman in Kilgore threatened power crews with a firearm, leading to a delayed power outages in the city's southern part, according to a statement from the Kilgore Police Department. The incident began when two SWEPCO crews were working to clear a large branch from a...
Sandbag locations in Jefferson, Orange County
Jefferson/Orange County — In Jefferson County, Sandbags will be available for residents of Hamshire and Fannett at Jefferson County Precinct 3: 24420 HWY 124, Hamshire, TX 77622. Distribution will begin immediately and continue until supplies are exhausted. Residents are encouraged to take only what they need to ensure that...
'She will be missed': Tyler car club holds benefit show for member who died unexpectedly
On June 8, Charity Hobbs underwent a hysterectomy. Later that evening, her husband, Christopher Hobbs, said everything seemed normal. But he recalls his wife leaning on him. He thought she fell asleep — but she didn't wake up. Christopher said he still doesn't know for sure why Charity, 44,...
Small tornado spotted in Beaumont as Beryl comes to Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — People near I-10 and MLK in Beaumont spotted a small tornado as one of the feeder bands from Beryl came ashore. Around 7:30 p.m. a small tornado was spotted near 11th Street and North Street as well as at MLK and I-10. Our 12News Weather Impact...
East Texas veteran back home with family after near deportation
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - Julio Torres, a veteran and minister in Rusk, returned home before July Fourth after a week-long battle to stop his deportation. Torres has been a permanent resident in the U.S. since 1993 and has lived with his family in Rusk for a few years. “This is...
BREAKING: Tornado Damages Business Near Appleby, Texas
Hurricane Beryl has hit in Deep East Texas. Along with the rain and wind, it has also been throwing out random bursts of tornadic activity. An unconfirmed tornado struck a tractor store near where the new Valero is being built on Highway 59 in Appleby, Texas, leaving an obvious trail of destruction. The location is between 1 Way Diesel Performance and Sammy's Cafe in Appleby north of Nacogdoches.
WC 11 YEAR OLDS SEASON ENDS WITH PAIR OF LOSSES ON SUNDAY
The 2024 Little League Season came to an end for the Washington County 11-Year-Old Boys on Sunday night as they dropped a pair of games in Burton. Lufkin defeated Washington County 6-0 in a winner's bracket game. Lufkin pitchers Tiernan Chala and Grayson Due combined for a no-hitter. With the...
Photos, videos show impact of Hurricane Beryl in Texas
Hurricane Beryl is bringing damaging winds and flooding rainfall to Houston, Texas, hours after making landfall along the Texas coast around 4:30 a.m. July 8. The Category 1 storm is the second named storm and first hurricane of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. As expected, Beryl strengthened as it approached the coast....
New York Bans Gas Powered Lawn Equipment. Is Texas Next?
There's been a lot of movement lately in the United States about going electric for many different things powered by gas. We've seen a huge push for electric cars lately, and now some states are banning gas-powered lawn equipment. So, is Texas going to fall into that spot?. Here's what...
State’s move to bump federal judge from longtime foster care lawsuit caps years of battles
On a chilly morning last January, U.S. District Judge Janis Jack was visibly on edge in her Corpus Christi courtroom. She leaned in and cast a hard look at Cecile E. Young, the Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner appointed by Gov. Greg Abbott during the pandemic. “Commissioner Young,”...
Texas Schools Spending Millions on Electric Buses
Districts are buying the vehicles with grants from a $5 billion Clean Bus Program funded by federal taxpayers. Texas school districts are taking advantage of a federal grant program to buy electric buses that will cost taxpayers millions. The grants are part of a $5 billion Clean Bus Program administered...
Worst Fireworks Show Ever? Texas Residents Sound Off On Fourth Of July Fail
The Fourth of July has come and gone as millions witnessed fireworks across this great nation. However, one community in the Lone Star State was left a little baffled and underwhelmed when a fire broke out at a fireworks show. The WesTex Connect fireworks show was scheduled the day before...
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