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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...
Custom breaks ground on multimodal distribution facility in Longview, Texas, with Golden Spike Ceremony
The new facility will accommodate a wide range of shippers looking to move safely commodities and finished products more efficiently. Executives and team members of Custom Inc., a logistics company delivering comprehensive solutions to shippers, joined customers, partners and local dignitaries to drive a “Golden Spike” into a new rail spur marking the beginning of construction for the company’s latest Multimodal Distribution Facility in Longview, Texas. The facility, capable of transloading thousands of railcars and trucks per year with a max capacity over 630 cars, is located on a 175-acre tract that will interchange with Union Pacific Railroad. The site, conveniently located near Interstate-20, is expected to be operating within 12 months.
This Disgusting Crime is Happening Way Too Much in Texas
I’m tired of this uncomfortable topic not being discussed, it’s happening way too much in Texas and across the country and it needs to stop. While I admit I don’t watch the news anymore I try to stay up on news and information that applies to Texas, and it seems like this crime is popping up all the time. I am talking about teachers, aides, and administration preying on students.
Texas Parks and Wildlife updates hunting, fishing phone app
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has announced that they’ve brought several new features to their hunting and fishing app like Chronic Wasting Disease zones. The app, formerly known as My Texas Hunt Harvest, is now called Texas Hunt & Fish. According to TPWD, the app will retain all the old […]
We haven't even reached the peak of hurricane season yet, so what's next for the active tropics?
The peak of hurricane season is still just under a month away, but the tropics have already been quite active.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, updated its 2024 hurricane outlook, and anyway you look at it, it's something we'll need to keep an eye on.READ THIS: Is southeast Texas ready for another mass evacuation during hurricane season?"They still believe it's going to be an extremely active hurricane season. Initially, they were talking about up to 24 named storms. They've taken it down by a couple, but that's still a hyperactive hurricane season that we're talking about," chief forecaster...
19-year-old charged with murder after Longview shooting
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A 19-year-old has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a Longview shooting where the victim succumbed to their injuries. According to the Longview Police Department, Ja’Michael Devorea O’Quinn, 19 of Longview, was arrested on Monday for the Aug. 6 shooting at Hubbard Drive that led to the death […]
Here’s 5 Ways Texans Are Beating The Smoldering Heat
The heat in Texas is known as being unbearable. You have to know living in the great state, especially in the summertime means you better be ready for three-digit numbers when it comes to the temperature outside. HERE IS HOW TEXAS BEAT THE HEAT Texas heat is so squirting hot that if you wanted to fry an egg on the sidewalk you definitely could. But... Continue reading…
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