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Police identify man arrested after body of missing 18-year-old found near Tyler apartments

Tyler Police Department Public Information Office Andy Erbaugh said the body was discovered Tuesday afternoon.
Tyler police presence at scene where body was found.

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East Texas infant taken to Dallas for specialized care as East Texas lacks children's hospital
East Texas infant taken to Dallas for specialized care as East Texas lacks children’s hospital

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Alba community gathers for weekly prayer vigil in support of local kindergartner
Alba community gathers for weekly prayer vigil in support of local kindergartner
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Demolition underway on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at the old Tysen House.

Demolition underway at downtown Tyler building deemed public health nuisance

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Blake Holland
The building once known as the Tysen House sits at the corner of E. Erwin Street and S. Thompson Avenue.

Education

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Lindale ISD warns of student email hack, says police are investigating source

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Stephanie Frazier
LISD’s Technology Department is investigating the origination of the hack. Officials have also involved district and local law enforcement.

Crime

Human trafficking on the rise in East Texas

Assistant Smith Co. DA explains rise in sex trafficking cases in East Texas

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Kristine Guevara and KLTV Digital Media Staff
“Everybody thinks that trafficking is being kidnapped at the back of van and instead it’s, ‘hey do you want to hang out at the Four Corners and here’s my friend...’ and that’s how it starts,” Assistant DA Bryan Jiral.

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Angelina County 2024 budget to raise law enforcement salaries

Angelina County 2024 budget to raise law enforcement salaries

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Tyre White
2024 Angelina County budget will raise law enforcement salaries to stay competitive with other agencies

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WebXtra: Lufkin organization helps people with criminal records find employment

Lufkin organization helps people with criminal records find employment

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Shaquiena Davis
Bureau of Justice Statistics shows that about 60 percent of formerly incarcerated people struggle to find employment. Studies also show employment can be a key factor in preventing recidivism and re-incarceration. A second chance can open doors for many people in need of a job opportunity.

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A toddler in Cherokee County is dead after drowning in a pond on their family’s property...

Cherokee County toddler drowns in family pond

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A toddler in Cherokee County is dead after drowning in a pond on their family’s property Thursday.
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WEBXTRA: Assistant Smith Co. DA Bryan Jiral explains rise in sex trafficking in East Texas
WEBXTRA: Assistant Smith Co. DA explains rise in sex trafficking in East Texas

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Tyler Police Department PIO speaks on body found near apartment complex
Tyler Police Department PIO speaks on body found near apartment complex

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KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Dream Center Operations Manager Shae Hight about the expense of...
WebXtra: Longview food pantry struggles to replace stolen, missing shopping carts

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WebXtra: Lufkin organization helps people with criminal records find employment
WebXtra: Lufkin organization helps people with criminal records find employment

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Tyler’s Green Acres Baptist Church introduces Español campus

Tyler’s Green Acres Baptist Church introduces Español campus

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Avery Niles
"...it’s everything that Green Acres is, except it’s going to be in Spanish. Which means all of our worship, the preaching, the teaching, we have small groups all that will be in Spanish,” lead pastor Michael Gossett said.

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2 East Texas nonprofits merge to better help those struggling with life-controlling issues

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
Wiseman Ministries is merging with Sonshine Lighthouse in Overton to become Wiseman Lighthouse.

Education

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Panola College president announces retirement after 24 years of service

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 9:21 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
“After a remarkable 24-year journey of tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to the mission and values of Panola College, Dr. Gregory Powell has announced he will retire in August 2024.”

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‘I’m still living on a cloud’: Lufkin woman shares contestant experience on Wheel of Fortune

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Leah Brown of Lufkin talks about her experience being a contestant on the Wheel of Fortune. Her episode aired Friday night and she took home $30,780

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Woodville Police

Woodville officer shot in face ‘doing remarkably well,’ chief says

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
A Woodville police officer who was shot in the face on duty Sept. 17 is on his was to recovery.

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Ben Wheeler man killed in motorcycle/truck crash in Van Zandt County

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A Ben Wheeler man is dead after a crash on Saturday in Van Zandt County.

Crime

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Tyler man accused in fentanyl death no-shows jury selection

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Maddox is charged with manslaughter in the death of a 17-year-old

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Workers clear a downed tree at a Jacksonville home.

Jacksonville residents begin cleanup in wake of Sunday night storm

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 2:34 PM CDT
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By Avery Niles
Parts of East Texas were left with downed trees, powerlines and limbs, while some people were without power. Sunday night’s strong storms left the city of Jacksonville with quite the mess.

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Grand jury indicts former Tyler ISD substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching student

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:51 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
She remains in the Smith County Jail with bonds totaling $250,000.

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Lufkin man killed in 1-vehicle crash in Harrison County

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A Lufkin man is dead following a crash near Marshall on Friday.

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A driver has suffered serious injuries following a train collision with a car Monday morning in...

1 injured following train/car collision in Athens

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A driver has suffered serious injuries following a train collision with a car Monday morning in Athens.

Crime

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Gilmer man arrested on intoxicated driving charges after crash kills passenger

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A Gilmer man was arrested on intoxicated driving charges after his passenger died in a crash in Wood County on Sept. 18.

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Community

Representatives from Buckner Children and Family Services, East Texas Food Bank, Newgate...

CHRISTUS awards nearly $300K to four East Texas nonprofits for community impact

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By Arthur Clayborn and KLTV Digital Media Staff
Four East Texas nonprofit organizations were given a collective total of $275,000 to benefit their missions by CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances on Thursday.

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East Texas school districts announcing closures, delays due to power outages

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 6:25 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
No updates have been given as to when they will be expected to resolve their power outages.

Events

A dedication was held on Sunday.

Gold Star families honored with monument dedication in Bullard

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By Avery Niles
The monument will serve Gold Star families from 15 different counties.

Events

Country music artist Neal McCoy was nominated for the Walk of Honor for his music and...

Neal McCoy attends Walk of Honor event in Longview

Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 7:56 AM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
An inaugural event took place in one East Texas city today to recognize and honor the contributions of citizens, past and current, who have made a lasting impact on their community.

Wildfires

Smoke rises from a fire along I-20 in Smith County.

Traffic slows along I-20 in Smith County as crews respond to fire

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Traffic was backed up along I-20 east of Highway 110 Sunday afternoon as emergency crews responded to a fire.

Events

"We want people to know that it’s ok to struggle, and there are people that are struggling...

Nac Safe Place holds first annual suicide awareness walk

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
Nac Safe Place started this awareness event because of an increase in suicides in the East Texas area.

National

FILE - This illustration provided by NASA depicts the Osiris-Rex spacecraft at the asteroid...

NASA’s first asteroid samples land on Earth after release from spacecraft

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The samples will be flown Monday to a new lab at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Weather

SPC Outlook

First Alert Weather Day declared for Sunday into Monday morning

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By Mark Scirto and Andrew Tate
Strong to severe thunderstorms possible Sunday, and overnight into Monday

Events

It was the meeting of the Association of Lake Hawkins Property Owners, held at the pavillion at...

Lake Hawkins property owners hold preparedness picnic

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
An annual East Texas homeowners’ association picnic was not just about cooking out but also focused on preparedness in the face of varying emergencies.

Events

A B29 Bomber flies over the Texas Veterans Military Show

Texas Veterans Military Show parade marches from Tyler to Bullard

Updated: Sep. 23, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By JD Conte
Organizer Mike Balfay said he expected seven to eight hundred veterans to turn out for the celebration.
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