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44 People Are Facing A Felony Charge After Being Arrested In Gregg County
All you need to do is obey the law and you'll stay out of jail. It's a simple concept. It's just one of the few places I never want to go!. Crime though is a way of life for some people. Other people, just get caught up in the moment and do something to break the law, and that requires them to take a trip to the county jail via a free ride in the back of a patrol unit.
Longview small business venue aims to revitalize aging section of city
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Practically every East Texas city has a section of old run-down abandoned buildings. In Longview, an effort is underway to revive an often forgotten brick street section of the city. Over decades on the old brick streets of Methvin and 6th in Longview, there had been...
After Longview trail attack, East Texas martial arts instructors offer free self-defense classes
LONGVIEW, Texas — Just days after police say a woman was attacked on a Longview walking trail, local martial arts instructors are offering free self-defense classes to the community. ProComp Sport Martial Arts co-owners and instructors Clayton Walkins and Joe Johnson want everyone to know how to defend themselves...
East Texas Celeb, ‘Pop Watch’, Joe Mack Roy Now in Hospice Care
We all need to send all our thoughts and prayers to our favorite East Texas Celebrity, Joe Mack Roy, better known as Pop from Pop Watch. We just got the heartbreaking news from his social media channel from his grandson Jason Roy, that Pop has been dealing with some very serious health issues. It’s always so difficult to hear about news like this, especially about someone who many have thought of as a grandfather figure even if it was through an online social media channel.
Nacogdoches denies zoning request change for cafe
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Nacogdoches city council has denied the approval of a zoning change for a new business near the historic district area. The change would have exempted the property on North Church Street, from on-site parking requirements. Grace Garrigan of Nacogdoches aims to establish a new cafe...
PHOTOS: Smith County trash truck catches on fire
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Firefighters responded to a trash truck that caught on fire early Tuesday morning, Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said. Nikki Simmons, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Smith Count ESD2, said the call came in around 10 a.m. on County Road 244 in Overton. According to officials, the driver of […]
Lawrence Arnold Named to Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award Watch List
LAWRENCE, Kan. – For the second consecutive year, Kansas wide receiver Lawrence Arnold has been named to the watch list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, which recognizes the nation's outstanding Division I college offensive player who was either born in Texas, graduated from a Texas high school or played at a Texas-based junior college or four-year institution.
After Public Outcry, Popular Halloween Store Is Now Coming To Tyler
Becoming that ghost, superhero, clown, alien, dirty nurse or doctor, even werewolf or something else will be much easier for Tyler, Texas residents who were concerned that Spirit Halloween wouldn't open a location in Tyler this year. Spirit Halloween will be opening a store in Tyler!. After re-checking the Spirit...
Caldwell Zoo announces hatchings of rare Texas horned lizard
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Caldwell Zoo has announced alongside the Texas parks and Wildlife the hatchings of horned lizards once facing the threat of extinction. The species known as the Texas Horned Lizard is considered a rare species in the lone star state after its numbers declined across the southern US. In an effort to restore its population, the Texas Parks and Wildlife along with the Caldwell Zoo established a “Texas Horned Lizard Conservation Center” on the zoo grounds to support the restoration of the species.
‘Entirety of Gladewater’ under a boil water notice
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Gladewater issued a boil water notice on Tuesday after a water main break affected a large area. “We are issuing a boil water notice for the entirety of Gladewater,” city officials said. According to a release, repairs have been made to the water main and water pressure was […]
Tyler Legacy High School senior wins full-ride Navy ROTC scholarship
TYLER, Texas — A Tyler Legacy High School senior sailed into a life-changing moment Tuesday. William Barker was surprised to find out he had one a Navy ROTC full-ride scholarship worth up to $200,000. With his family and classmates on hand, a group of US Navy officials congratulated him.
Simple security upgrade set for local airport
Thefts at Gladewater Municipal Airport, coupled with a drive to enhance the public field’s professional appearance, have prompted local officials to invest in a security fence at the 124-acre site on the south end of the city. Notably, the fence won’t complete encircle the property due to topography issues,...
Smith County Historical Society to move due to expiring lease amid city of Tyler's renovation plans
TYLER, Texas — The Smith County Historical Society is looking for a new home after spending almost 40 years in the Carnegie Library. The nonprofit received a notice from the city manager that their lease will expire September 2025 at the Carnegie Library. This is all part of a...
Tuesday Night Forecast: Sunny and Hot
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 73. Wind E 5.WEDNESDAY: Mostly Sunny. High 96. Wind E 5-10.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 72. Wind E 5.THURSDAY: Sunny. High 96. Wind E 5.FRIDAY-MONDAY: Sunny. Highs 97-98. Lows 72-73.There will be a slight chance of daytime showers or storms early next week moving from the coast northward through Deep East […]
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