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Heavy Rains Flood Houston and Southeast Texas, Forcing Road Closures and Water Rescues
As relentless rains hammer Southeast Texas, Houston and surrounding areas are buckling under floodwaters. Unrelenting precipitation has compromised the transit harmony of the greater Houston area, and commuters are advised to brace for further inconveniences. According to the Houston Chronicle, with several roads at risk of flooding, Friday travelers should expect significant delays.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Several roads closed in Nacogdoches due to flooding
NACOGDOCHES, Texas — There are several roads in Nacogdoches closed due to flooding. Nacogdoches County Emergency Management Office said in a Facebook post that the following roads are currently closed:. County Road 302. County Road 411. County Road 420. County Road 421. County Road 538. Officials are also warning...
‘I’m so excited’: Legendary East Texas meteorologist Mark Scirto prepares for retirement
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A celebration and bittersweet farewell reception for KLTV’s very own Mark Scirto saw dozens of viewers, friends and loved ones from across East Texas come together to express their gratitude and congratulate the influential meteorologist on an almost 40 year career. As of 5:30 p.m....
New Farm Supply Store Coming To Nacogdoches
If you have been down Loop 224 at Stallings Drive recently you might have noticed some dirt work and construction across from Elliott Electric Supply. What was just an empty field this time last year, is quickly becoming a new store. The walls and many other things are already getting set up for a new Tractor Supply Co. location.
Nacogdoches man restores donated shoes to give to children in need
With a new school year underway, Morales said CLNSNKS’ (clean sneaks) mission is to donate as many shoes as he can to children in Nacogdoches and help parents save some money. If you want to donate, a shoe drop-off box is located in Nacogdoches at Rodzilla Graphics, 807 South St., open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
East Texas former collegiate athlete helps carry Olympic Torch through France
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – When the Olympic torch reaches its destination in Paris, it will have been with the help of thousands of people– including Stephen F. Austin State University alumna Elena Bleicher. Bleicher started the journey by taking the leap from her hometown of Gries, France all the way to Nacogdoches to become a […]
KLTV’s Mark Scirto recognized on U.S. House floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KLTV) - U.S. Rep. Nathaniel Moran recognized KLTV Senior Meteorologist Mark Scirto on the House floor in Washington ahead of his retirement. “As a meteorologist for KLTV since 1987, Mark has worked hard to provide accurate and timely weather forecasts for our region,” Moran said in a prepared statement. “Mark is a steady voice in times of trouble, a calming guide in the midst of storms, and a bright smile and hearty laugh when the days get tough. Whether it was a tornado, thunderstorms, or beautiful days between, Texans knew that they could count on Mark. We know his words by heart: Get to a small, windowless, interior room. We did just that when he told us to do so. Mark Scirto’s journey with KLTV began in 1987. He was nominated for a Dallas Press Club Katie Award, an honor no other meteorologist in East Texas has ever received. Mark has also held the seals of approval from the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society since 1989. He gave everything of himself for the rest of us, and we are grateful. Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Mark Scirto for his remarkable career and his dedication to our community. His legacy will live on, and his presence in our homes will be missed. We wish him all the best.”
From The Archives: 1996 Atlanta Olympics opening ceremonies
ATLANTA (KETK) – The 2024 Summer Olympics officially start with the opening ceremonies on Friday and that’s a perfect reason to look back at ceremonies from years gone by. In this From The Archives report, KETK’s former sports director Danny Elzner, previewed the opening ceremony for the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. At the […]
El Paso has a unique water recycling system. Other Texas cities might be able to learn from their example.
Texas is getting hotter and drier in the coming decades, and more of the state could come to be described as arid like far West Texas. El Paso gets just nine inches of annual rainfall, compared with the statewide average of 27 inches. So how does the city manage its water supply and usage, and what could the rest of us learn from their system?
Goliad FFA member named state vice president
The Texas FFA Association has announced that Goliad FFA member, Kasadi Neel, has been selected to join an elite team of 12 to lead the state for the 2024-25 academic school year as a state vice president. She will represent area X. Neel and the other area representatives, who graduated...
Edgewood, Jacksonville educators named as Region 7′s Teachers of the Year
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - A teacher from Edgewood and one from Jacksonville were named as the Region 7 Education Service Center’s teachers of the year. See the press release below. From Press Release:. Region 7 Education Service Center is honored to announce that Diana Smith from Edgewood ISD and...
5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Texas Friday morning
SCURRY COUNTY, Texas — Another earthquake hit West Texas Friday morning, causing tremors felt across the area. The United State Geological Survey initially reported the earthquake at 4.8 magnitude on the Richter scale at 9:28 a.m. Friday about 9.2 miles northeast of Hermleigh. Later, the agency said the mainshock of the event was registered at 5.0 on the Richter scale. It was then upgraded to a 5.1 magnitude by the USGS.
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
Miss South Texas Junior Teen seeks national title
(Seguin) — At the start of summer, 16-year-old Casey Hernandez was just beginning her journey into the pageant world. Now mid summer, the Seguin High School student officially holds the title as the Miss South Texas, Junior Teen for the America’s National Teenager Scholarship Organization (ANTSO). Her journey, however, does not stop there and she is now preparing to compete for the national crown this weekend in Dallas.
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