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Game warden stresses importance of safety while on East Texas lakes this summer
GREGG COUNTY, Texas — With summer in full swing, people are visiting the many lakes in the East Texas area to enjoy the water, but what about safety? Officials are asking boaters and swimmers to take extra precautions when entering lakes. They are asking boaters to make sure to...
LSU lands 2025 4-star defensive lineman Zion Williams
Brian Kelly and the LSU Football recruiting staff are starting off July 4th with some fireworks of their own. This morning the Tigers landed a commitment from a four-star defensive lineman from Lufkin, Texas. Zion Williams is a 6-foot-4, 295-pound, four-star defensive lineman from Lufkin, Texas, where he plays for Lufkin High School. He chose the Tigers over Texas, TCU and Texas A&M. The Tigers were a 96% favorite to land him per On3 and they had received multiple crystal ball projections to land him. The only thing left was to seal the deal and Kelly and his staff did just...
Stepping Stone School in Tyler celebrates Fourth of July with patriotic children's parade
TYLER, Texas — Some of the littlest Americans in Tyler got into the Fourth of July spirit with a patriotic parade ahead of the holiday. Stepping Stone School in Tyler held its annual children's parade around their campus Wednesday morning. The kids and staff all donned their celebratory red, white and blue and the festivity was filled with American flags as well.
Lindale Fire Department extinguishes house fire
LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - The Lindale Fire Department gained control of a house fire Thursday morning. According to Lindale Fire Chief Joe Yeakley, the department responded to the scene Thursday on a residential fire call. Two engines and a battalion truck were sent out to the home, and another engine,...
Lake Tyler ask Fourth visitors to prioritize safety, clean up
TYLER – As crowds celebrating Independence Day at Lake Tyler start arriving, residents in the area ask that people practice safety and do their part to keep the lake clean. Residents want visitors to know that they are welcome to celebrate but want to remind them that it is their home, and they want to keep it beautiful. According to our news partner KETK, a nonprofit in the area is also helping keep the area clean.
What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix
LIVINGSTON, Texas – Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year. Near-historic rainfalls resulted in flooding throughout SE Texas. Along the Trinity River, communities were...
East Texas women honoring late husband by continuing to help veterans at Counting Stars Ranch
ORE CITY, Texas — David Smithers, an army veteran, passed away on June 25th due to natural causes and while his family is still grieving, they are also reflecting on the kind person he was. “My husband had a difficult life. He struggled with problems himself and to get...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Texas County Named Number One In Nation For Flooding Threat
Hurricane season is major worry for some in Texas. We've seen how major storms affect the state, and when a major hurricane is forecasted to hit our area, preparations begin. Attempts to limit the damage are made, and warnings are sent out to alert Texans when the storm will arrive. One of the biggest scares during the storms is none other than flooding.
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations in Central Texas
Austin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & Fireworks. 9pm at Typhoon Texas, in the field next to the waterpark. 9pm – The fireworks show can be viewed on the water by boat. San Marcos Activity Center, City Park, Bobcat Stadium, and the San Marcos Public Library. Blanco County. Johnson...
Texla Development Group set to unveil Bridge City Beach
BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Texla Development Group is bringing tropical luxury to Southeast Texas. "I love this area and we need points of interest," said director of development Ja Cee Stanley. Bridge City Beach is a dream turned into reality for Ja Cee Stanley with Texla Development Group. "We...
Watch Five Texas Cops Use Force to Take Man Into Custody
Texas Officers Use Force to Arrest Man – What Really Happened?. The video at the bottom of this article was recorded on the infamous 6th Street in Austin, Texas. These five police officers are attempting to get a very large man to cooperate with them. As the cops threaten...
Texas Most Wanted: It’s Almost Been Two Years, Where’s Brandon Wayne Hogan?
Texas law enforcement as always looking for individuals who are on the run. One of these individuals is none other than Brandon Wayne Hogan. Where is he?. Per FOX 44, Hogan was on a work crew in September of 2022 when he fled:. Coryell County Sheriffs Office Public Information Officer,...
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