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State of Texas: Harris sends a message in Houston, amid criticism from state leaders
HOUSTON (Nexstar) – In the first few days as her party’s presumptive nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris made a stop in Texas, a state that hasn’t sent a Democrat to the White House since 1976. In Houston Thursday, Harris delivered the keynote address at the...
Miranda Lambert pays homage to home with upcoming album
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – East Texas native Miranda Lambert announced her new Lone Star-state-inspired album will be released in the fall. The City of Lindale, which proudly calls themselves the hometown of Lambert, is also home to her boutique Pink Pistol. According to Lambert, on September 13, her new album “Postcards from Texas” will be […]
Brookshire Grocery Co. breaks ground on new Fresh location in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas — Brookshire Grocery Co. is one step closer to opening a Fresh by Brookshire's location in Longview. The grocery giant held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for the new store, which will be located at the northwest corner of North Eastman Road and North Fourth Street. The...
Popular Pizza Chain Making A Return To Lufkin
In Lufkin, you usually only get one chance to keep a favorite restaurant in town. Once they close down, they are gone for good. Many amazing chains and hometown restaurants have come and gone over the years. I never thought that we would get one back. If you were a...
Longview restauranteur continues renovations for planned steakhouse
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The building was not up to code, but it’s about to be. Roma’s Italian Kitchen at 102 Tyler Street in downtown Longview had an unstable wall on the west side of the building. The wall was not part of the restaurant. The wall has been replaced but the century old building had a few surprises which have delayed completion.
Nacogdoches asks residents to conserve water after ‘mechanical malfunctions’
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The City of Nacogdoches is asking residents to conserve water for the next two days after “unforeseen mechanical malfunctions.” According to the city, the malfunction occurred at the Surface Water Treatment Plant and they anticipate water pressure fluctuations for Tuesday and Wednesday. “The Public Water System greatly appreciates the patience and […]
Missing Kilgore man found deceased inside vehicle
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - A missing Kilgore man has been located, Gregg County Sheriff’s Office confirms. On Monday morning, the sheriff’s office shared that Bobby Jones, Jr., 49, was reported missing. He was last seen at his rural Kilgore home on Friday. Family members were concerned because Jones was an insulin-dependent diabetic and did not have his medication with him.
Two-time defending Texas JUCO champ Kilgore looks to three-peat
When it comes to junior college football, there are a handful of states that just do it better than anybody else. There’s Mississippi – you know, the home of “Last Chance U,” from Netflix, with East Mississippi Community College, Hinds, Northwest, Gulf Coast and the like.
Bliss Box’s Cajun food coming to Port Arthur
An Orange area Cajun eatery is heading to Port Arthur bringing with it freshly made cracklins, boudain and more. Marwan Barbar is the owner of Bliss Box, located at 7247 I-10 in Orange. He has been working on opening a new location at 2021 Savannah Ave. Barbar is excited for the new location but does […] The post Bliss Box’s Cajun food coming to Port Arthur appeared first on Port Arthur News.
Law firm files enforcement action against Orange County Eagle Railcar for chemical leak
ORANGE, Texas — After a railcar leak of highly toxic chemicals more than a week ago, the Orange County Eagle Railcar facility has reportedly yet to cooperate with the law firm who filed a restraining order to preserve evidence and allow for an onsite inspection. Back on July 18,...
Local angler brings in record fish on the Sabine River
BEAUMONT, Texas — Records are meant to be broken. On any normal day, Lance Duff would have his gear ready as he typically would film his fishing expeditions while on the water. However, this time the best fish that would ever be caught out of the Sabine River would...
Police searching for local business manager they say stole $18k from job
TEXARKANA, Texas (KETK) — The Texarkana Police Department is searching for a woman accused of stealing $18,000 from a local business where she was employed as a manager, and a reward is being offered for information leading to her arrest. Officials said Jill Wright was to make daily bank deposits as part of her job […]
London baseball places five on Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A all-state team
The state semifinalist London baseball team was well represented on the Class 3A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association all-state team released on Tuesday. The Pirates had three first-team selections to pace the area. First baseman Landon Salinas, second baseman Mason Jacon and outfielder RJ Olivares were all named to the first team. ...
Dak Prescott’s 5-Month-Old Daughter and Girlfriend Visit Him at Dallas Cowboys Training Camp
Dak Prescott turned football training camp into a family day. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback, 31, received a visit from his girlfriend, Sarah Jane Ramos, and their 5-month-old daughter, MJ, on Sunday, July 28. In a clip shared via X, Prescott gave Ramos, 30, a sweet kiss before he took MJ into his arms. The football […]
Iowa company acquires CEFCO stores in Tyler area
Casey’s General Stores, which is based in Ankeny, Iowa, will acquire Fikes Wholesale and its CEFCO Convenience Stores for $1.145 billion. The all-cash purchase price includes tax benefits valued at approximately $165 million for a net after-tax purchase price of $980 million, Casey’s reported this month. Texas-based Fikes...
One Tyler, TX Woman Rejects the Claim that: ‘People Just Don’t Want to Work!”
One Tyler, TX woman rejects the claim that some "people don't wanna work." There's a strong chance that by this juncture you've become familiar with the "Great Resignation." "The Great Resignation, also known as the Big Quit, is the ongoing trend of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs, from spring 2021 to the present..."
Winona ISD providing student’s school supplies for second year
WINONA, Texas (KETK) – Winona ISD has announced that they’ll be providing all their student’s school supplies for the second year in a row. “We understand the challenges that families face at the beginning of each school year,” saidDamenion Miller, superintendent of Winona ISD. “By providing school supplies for our students,we hope to ease some […]
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