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People Must Stop Driving Crazy near Whitehouse, TX School, Says Concerned Mom
A mom who lives in Whitehouse, Texas shared her sincere concerns regarding reckless driving on a road that runs near Cain Elementary School. And we're glad she's voiced her concern. Nowadays sending our kids off to school can be unnerving enough as it is. But then you add the additional concern of careless driving on the part of some whose commute takes them down Stacy Drive in Whitehouse, and that's a recipe for intense worry.
Texas officials totally debunk Fox News host’s voter fraud conspiracy theory: ‘Kind of racist’
Texas officials have been forced to debunk a voter fraud conspiracy theory after it was shared on social media by Fox News personality Maria Bartiromo. On Sunday, the news personality suggested on X that Democrats were registering immigrants to vote at several locations in Fort Worth and Weatherford, Texas. The...
Democratic Senate campaign chief ‘encouraged’ by races in Florida, Texas
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Gary Peters (D-Mich.) said Tuesday that he was “encouraged” by the party’s Senate campaigns in Texas and Florida. “I’m very encouraged with what I see in those states,” Peters told reporters at the Democratic National Convention. “We have very strong Democratic candidates.” Peters called Texas Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred…
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 […]
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