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Library lock-in for learning
Beginner and advanced researchers gathered for the Hopkins County Genealogical Society’s annual Library Lock-In on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Throughout the day, the facility was humming with activity, and most study stations were filled. At 5:30 p.m., a light supper was served by the staff. The HCGS reference and...
Cumby Collegiate, Sulphur Springs ISDs announce dates for back to school events
Cumby Collegiate, Sulphur Springs ISDs announce dates for back to school events Image Cumby Collegiate, Sulphur Springs ISDs announce dates for back to school events Cumby Collegiate, Sulphur Springs ISDs announce dates for back to school events ...
One more hot day lies ahead before a pattern shifts brings in a summer cold front and increasing rain chances
DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - We have Heat Advisories that have been extended through the day tomorrow for Angelina, Cherokee, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties since our heat index values will likely top out over 105-degrees again on Wednesday. Tomorrow should be our last day of heat...
Kilgore police to increase enforcement for statewide speed reduction campaign
KILGORE, Texas — Drivers in Kilgore should be prepared for increased law enforcement presence over the next few weeks as part of a statewide speed reduction campaign. The Kilgore Police Department announced that their annual accident analysis indicates speeding is one of the city's top contributors to accidents. "Speeding is dangerous and can cost you a hefty fine. Always drive to conditions and follow the speed limit," the department stated.
Whitehouse police captain accused of DWI allegedly involved in minor hit-and-run, affidavit says
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler police arrested a Whitehouse police captain after responding to a hit-and-run report, an affidavit says. Tyler police were called out to 8988-110 S. Broadway Avenue at about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday after a driver claimed to be the victim of a minor hit-and-run, according to an arrest affidavit. The victim reported that the other person seemed to have been intoxicated.
Beloved Chinese Restaurant In Lufkin Receives 37 Violations
If you wonder who ensures all our area restaurants are clean and up to code, that is the Angelina County and Cities Health District's responsibility. According to the Lufkin Daily News, a Lufkin favorite was closed down a few months ago, and now we know why. The Angelina County and...
Marshall PD: One taken into custody following fatal shooting
UPDATE: Marshall PD said a person has been taken into custody in connection the fatal shooting. More information will become available “when it is appropriate to do so,” officials said. MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) — One person is dead and another injured following a shooting on Tuesday, the Marshall Police Department said. The shooting occurred on […]
Flint man accused of stealing scratch-off tickets worth $300
FLINT, Texas (KLTV) - A Flint man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing scratch-off tickets from a convenience store. According to an arrest affidavit, Michael Paul Jones, 24, was allegedly caught on security camera working together with another man to steal three scratch-off tickets, each worth $100, from a convenience store in the 22000 block of Highway 155 South. The store manager noticed the register came up $300 short and notified the Texas Lottery Commission.
Another Texarkana Mobile Pack To Feed Hungry Kids Is August 9-10
It's almost time for a Tacos 4 Life Mobile Pack, I used to try and keep track of how many they have done, but I've completely lost count, so let's just say "another one" here in Texarkana. Are you ready to help feed hungry kids?. Volunteers are needed to sign...
Movie Based In East Texas Becomes A Surprise Hit At The Box Office
A Film Inspired By An Uplifting True Story That Happened In Shelby County Texas Has Become A Surprise Hit At The Box Office This Summer. Inspired by the powerful true story, Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, follows Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace kids in the foster system that nobody else would take.
Keke Jabbar’s Cause of Death: Friend Claims Reality Star Was Found in Garage
Love & Marriage: Huntsville star Keke Jabbar's friend alleges she died from "carbon monoxide poisoning" after falling asleep in her car. JoAnn Jenkins, a close friend of Jabbar's, shut down rumors regarding the reality TV star's death online. "Keke did not overdose, Keke did not take her own life. Keke...
Temple resident claims $1 million Texas Lottery prize
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple resident claimed a $1 million prize after purchasing the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game VIP Millions. The ticket was purchased at EZ Stop, located at 401 E. Adams Ave., in Temple. Lottery officials said the claimant elected to remain anonymous. This was the first...
The lessons Houston didn’t learn from Hurricane Harvey
Beryl, the first major hurricane of the year, has finally dissipated, but it’s still casting a long shadow in Texas. As of Tuesday afternoon, more than a week after the storm made landfall in the state, more than 100,000 electricity customers still didn’t have power — the vast majority of them in the Houston metropolitan area. Now intense heat and humidity have blanketed the region, leaving many vulnerable residents without the cooling they need to endure the hot, muggy weather with the heat index topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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