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Preventing mosquitoes this summer after recent East Texas rains
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Recent rains in East Texas has led to standing water that, coupled with vegetation and a lack of monitoring, makes for a place where mosquitoes can live and reproduce easily. Ginger Points, the Environmental Health Director with Net Health, said that mosquitoes pose a public health...
East Texans raise concerns on proposed land use of biosolids
CANTON – East Texas landowners made themselves heard at a public meeting Thursday night in Van Zandt County hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, according to our news partners at KETK. They were there to ask questions and voice concerns about a proposed permit of land use of biosolids in Mabank. According to the EPA, biosolids come from the wastewater treatment process. It’s human waste converted into organic materials that can be used as fertilizer. The permit reveals that Denali Water Solutions, based in Arkansas, would distribute biosolids on a landowners farm in Mabank raising concerns about potential risks.
KLTV’s Mark Scirto recognized on U.S. House floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLTV) - U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran recognized KLTV Senior Meteorologist Mark Scirto on the House floor in Washington ahead of his retirement. “As a meteorologist for KLTV since 1987, Mark has worked hard to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts for our region,” Moran said in a prepared statement. “Mark is a steady voice in times of trouble, a calming guide in the midst of storms, and a bright smile and hearty laugh when the days get tough. Whether it was a tornado, thunderstorms, or beautiful days between, Texans knew that they could count on Mark. We know his words by heart: Get to a small, windowless, interior room. We did just that when he told us to do so. Mark Scirto’s journey with KLTV began in 1987. He was nominated for a Dallas Press Club Katie Award, an honor no other meteorologist in East Texas has ever received. Mark has also held the seals of approval from the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society since 1989. He gave everything of himself for the rest of us, and we are grateful. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mark Scirto for his remarkable career and his dedication to our community. His legacy will live on, and his presence in our homes will be missed. We wish him all the best.”
Local organizations keeping East Texans safe with summer fan drive
On Friday, East Texas Refrigeration and East Texas Generators delivered eight pallets of donated fans to the Salvation Army of Tyler. This delivery of 350 fans follows the “Beat the Heat” fan drive this summer held in partnership between the Salvation Army and East Texas Refrigeration and East Texas Generators.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
WATCH: Smith County ESD 2 crews bring RV fire under control in less than 2 minutes
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above was provided by Smith County ESD2. We do not own the rights to the music in the background. Smith County fire crews were able to contain an RV fire in about two minutes Monday. According to Smith County Emergency Services...
Convenience store with New Mexico, West Texas connections coming to East Texas
TYLER, Texas — A convenience store and gas station with ties to New Mexico and West Texas is expected to come to the East Texas area later this year. Allsup's Convenience Store and Gas Station, which began in Roswell, New Mexico and primarily has locations in New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma, has filed a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
CBS19 SPECIAL REPORT: East Texans create online groups to help people find resources amid economic inflation
TYLER, Texas — With prices up on just about everything, it can be tough on parents' wallets to put food on the table and afford fun activities during summer break. To respond to the need, several parents and community members have created virtual villages of support. Being a parent...
East Texas medical experts react to study ranking Texas 49th in nation for women's health issues
TYLER, Texas — A recent study places Texas near the bottom when it comes to women's health. The first time study by the Commonwealth Fund ranked the Lone Star State 49th in the nation in that category. The study also ranked Texas 49th in healthcare quality and prevention, last...
City of Tyler featured in Southern Living magazine
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The city of Tyler has been featured in Southern Living, a magazine dedicated to southern food, homes, gardens and travel. Southern Living said Tyler, also known as the Rose Capital of America, is blooming as new businesses move into vacant spaces in the downtown area. The article encourages people to visit […]
Tyler city council approves new Lake Tyler Master Plan
TYLER, Texas — The city of Tyler approved a contract for the development of the Lake Tyler Master Plan this week. The Tyler city council held a vote on Wednesday for a contract with Halff Associates, Inc. totaling $449,275 to provide the city with a comprehensive list of recommendations for the Lake Tyler Master Plan, which will take into account the city's current and future needs at Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East.
TxDOT at work clearing downed trees after months of severe weather
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – This most recent East Texas storm season saw trees uprooted and toppled across the area, and as July brings more rain it’s causing a delay in cleanup. “There’s quite a bit of debris, and so we just have these guys going to make sure it’s all done properly, making sure that […]
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