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Drought conditions worsen across Texas | Drier, hotter pattern to last through August
AUSTIN, Texas — Thursday means another drought monitor has been released for Texas, and there are some important changes compared to last week. Areas not in a drought dropped by roughly 10% from last week, which is a staggering number considering how much fluctuation there has been throughout the year.
Texas expands razor wire along river banks in Eagle Pass and El Paso
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says Texas National Guard troops are installing more razor wire along the Rio Grande in South and West Texas, at a time when some environmentalists say they're actually seeing a draw down in activity.
Louisiana TV Anchor Cleared of Child Solicitation Allegations
Each of Louisiana's largest cities has a television station that serves that community. In larger cities such as New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Alexandria, Monroe, and Lake Charles there are multiple television outlets that serve not only the information needs of those communities but they provide a free source of entertainment as well.
East Texas’ Biggest Labor Disputes: The Texas Sick Chicken Strike of 1953-1957
CENTER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas poultry workers once helped bring national awareness to the gruesome state of 1950’s chicken plants after strikes in Center. Those strikes and the other labor disputes in KETK’s series East Texas’ Biggest Labor Disputes, represent a long history of working people from across East Texas fighting against racism, discrimination […]
On This Day: Former LSU Tiger, one of the first NFL players to hail from Shreveport, dies
Before a six-year professional football career included stops in Washington, Green Bay, Philadelphia and Chicago, Dan Sandifer prepped at Byrd High School and played college ball at LSU. On this day 37 years ago, Sandifer, a rookie record-setter in the NFL, died at the age of 60. “He was a...
50 Cent Revitalizing Shreveport With Housing & Youth Mentoring Initiatives In Ambitious Three-Phase Plan
50 Cent is gearing up to implement the next steps of his three-phase plan to invest in the community and people of Shreveport. 50 Cent is making good on his plans to transform Shreveport, continuing his three-phase plan to invest in the city following the success of his Humor and Harmony Festival.
UT Health Tyler among nation’s top performing hospitals in treatment of heart attack patients
UT Health Tyler has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2024. UT Health Tyler is one of only 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor. The award recognizes UT Health Tyler’s commitment and success in implementing a...
Longview work crew supervisor explains practices to avoid heat-related illness
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A lot of East Texans have to be out in the heat for work. As most of us drive to work to air-conditioned offices, we see the East Texans who must brave the heat to do their jobs. Along Spring Hill Road, Longview crews are preparing the roadway for resurfacing.
UNDER THE LIGHTS: Kilgore Bulldogs hope tough preseason schedule prepares them for 'District of Doom'
KILGORE, Texas — Nothing worth having ever comes easy. That quote was sure to be on the Kilgore Bulldogs' minds when they set their 2024 preseason schedule. The Bulldogs open up the season with a very tough four-game stretch before district play. Their opponents include:. Carthage. Whitehouse. Gilmer. Pleasant...
Kilgore College’s new institution to help with truck driver shortage
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) — With a nationwide truck driver shortage, Kilgore college is working to bridge the gap by opening a new training institution, focusing on safety in training. Kilgore College has been training truck drivers on campus since 2010, now their program is expanding due to a rising need. At their ribbon cutting, the […]
City of Longview awards contract for long-awaited Mobberly Avenue project
LONGVIEW, Texas — The sidewalks on Mobberly Avenue are a mishmash of sometimes smooth, sometimes precarious and sometimes nonexistent walking paths that cross sometimes crumbling, uneven driveways. They'll be the first thing to go, and then be rebuilt better, when the Mobberly Avenue Complete Street project begins in the...
Spring Hill ISD kicks off first day of 2024-25 school year
LONGVIEW, Texas — On the north side of Longview, Spring Hill ISD began their first day of classes Wednesday for the 2024-25 school year. "The first day of school has been amazing. Everything went super smooth and the kids are excited to be back at school," said Deanna Turner, Spring Hill Primary principal.
Pine Tree ISD’s First day back to classes
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Wednesday morning, Pine Tree ISD students headed back to campus for the 2024-25 school year. “First day of school kicking off the ’24-’25 school year, can’t believe I am saying that,” Steve Clugston, Pine Tree ISD Superintendent, said. For students and staff alike, there are no other days like the first […]
Officials discuss potential East Texas State Veterans Cemetery
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Dozens of veterans gathered at the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the possibility of a State Veterans Cemetery in East Texas. State Veterans Cemetery Director Dr. John Kelly led a presentation on efforts to make the site a reality. Currently, the...
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