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Substance abuse expert says RGV faces ‘overdose pandemic’
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Some are so gripped by grief that it changes them. For many, it’s an ever-present and unfillable void. For others, it can transcend nearly every aspect of their lives. Take Adelína Olívares of Alamo, who said she lost her 20-year-old nephew to a...
'Not the party I grew up with:' Another Texas lawmaker leaves Democratic Party
(The Center Square) – Another lifelong Democrat has joined the Republican Party in Texas, this time, state Rep. Shawn Thierry of Houston. She made the announcement on Friday, joining Gov. Greg Abbott in Austin. “This is not the party I grew up with,” Thierry said of the Democratic Party. “I now stand with the party of Lincoln, the party that fought to preserve our Union and fought to end the...
Report disputes Texas' claim that its 'Lone Star Operation' has deterred migrant crossings
Texas authorities have recently claimed that its "Lone Star Operation," aimed at deterring migration into the state, have led to an almost 90% decline from its peak. Mike Banks, Special Advisor on Border Matters under Gov. Greg Abbott said that the concrete figure is 87% and that, as a result, the federal government has opted to temporarily move agents from the state's ports of entry to others in Arizona, California and New Mexico.
Texas judge rejects state AG Paxton's bid to question leader of migrant aid organization
A Texas judge has rejected the bid by the office of state Attorney General Ken Paxton to question the leader of a local organization providing aid to migrants. Concretely, Travis County judge Maya Guerra Gamble, of the 459th Civil District Court, denied a request by Paxton's office to depose a representative of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and other basic necessities to migrants seeking asylum in the U.S.
Local High School Senior Might Sing Her Way to the Big-Time
LATEXO – One of the biggest advantages and joys of producing a local newspaper is being able to uncover some of the un-sung talents living amongst us. One of those un-sung talents needs to be sung, loudly, and it’s her singing which marks her out of the crowd – in Houston County – or parts beyond.
Big Sandy beats Winona 20-0
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) — Big Sandy came out on top against Winona in Saturday night’s battle of the Wildcats. Big Sandy beat Winona 20-0 in Saturday night’s week one non-district matchup at Jack V. Murphy Stadium in Gladewater. Big Sandy (1-0) will look to start 2-0 this season when it hosts Como-Pickton Friday, September 6 […]
Vettes for Vets hosts car show to benefit veterans
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – A Lindale car show with more than 150 vehicles in attendance was held on Saturday to give back to veterans. Vettes for Vets is a nonprofit that helps veterans across the country. For the first time, the organization came to Texas to fundraise for a local veteran and their family. During […]
Saturday Night Forecast: Afternoon Thunderstorms Will Continue
TONIGHT: Increasing Cloudiness. Low 73. Wind Calm. SUNDAY: Chance of Morning Showers. 60% Chance of Afternoon Storms. High 88. Wind E 5-10.SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms Before Midnight. Low 73. Wind NE 5. LABOR DAY: 50% Chance of Afternoon Showers & Thunderstorms. High 88. Wind E 5-10. TUE-THU: Scattered Mainly […]
Lindale local newspaper closes its doors after 124 years
LINDALE, Texas – The Lindale News & Times, a Texas hometown newspaper, announced in its paper that after 124 years, it is closing its doors, citing insufficient funding available to continue the newspaper. The article's title of the closing announcement said, “After 124 years, Farewell.”. The Lindale News...
Men's Soccer Downed at Hope
HOLLAND, Mich. -- The LeTourneau men's soccer team concluded its early season Michigan road trip with a 7-0 loss at Hope on Saturday night at Van Andel Soccer Stadium. LeTourneau drops to 0-2 on the year. It was the first-ever meeting on the pitch between LeTourneau and Hope. The early...
4 arrested after alleged drive-by shooting, car chase in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County deputies were involved in a car chase on Saturday that led to four people being taken into custody. At about 5:20 p.m., authorities were called to assist in a chase that ended at the corner of East Commerce Street and Loop 323. Smith County...
Firefighters respond to an 18-wheeler fire in Gladewater
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An 18-wheeler caught on fire Saturday afternoon and firefighters are responding, Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said. Nikki Simmons, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Smith County ESD2, confirmed a semi truck fire at around 4:40 p.m. on Highway 271 and County Road 3107 in Gladewater. According to Simmons, gray smoke […]
3rd annual cardboard boat race takes place on Sam Rayburn Reservoir
BROADDUS, Texas (KTRE) - There was a lake of cardboard on Saturday at Sam Rayburn, all in the name of charity. The Outdoor Freedom Network held their cardboard boat race to raise money for the 2024 Toys for Tots program in the Sam Rayburn Reservoir area. Competitor Addison Dykes said,...
SFA routs NAU; East Texans shine
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The SFA Lumberjacks opened their season in a big way with a 77-0 win over North American University on Thursday. Some East Texans saw playing time on Thursday and made the most of their opportunities. Former Kilgore Bulldog quarterback Dalton McElyea was 2-2 on the day...
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