Lorena Rivas
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Lorena Rivas is a reporter/MMJ.
She is a DFW native, Lorena recently graduated from The University of North Texas where she majored in broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish.
During college, Lorena interned with Seacrest Studios at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. In addition, Lorena also worked as a reporter at UNT’s student-run TV station, ntTV.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, watching K-dramas, and going outdoors.
Lorena is excited to be part of KLTV’s team and share stories of East Texas. Feel free to send her an email and connect on social media.
Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 8:33 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
East Texan non-profit has been helping kids cope with grief for more than a decade.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
Every May, millions across the nation bring awareness to strokes. According to the C.D.C., strokes are the third leading cause of death in Texas.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
This will allow the university to have full access to permanent university funds.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 9:12 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
It's National EMS week, a time to thank the entire EMS workforce for their service and sacrifices
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 12:08 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
An East Texas family has created a “little library” at their home to bring mental health resources within reach for their community.
Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
Health officials say it can be mistaken for “baby blues,” but the symptoms are more intense and last longer.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:58 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
As Medicaid resumes re-application requirements on Thursday, East Texas clinics give tips on what to do if you no longer qualify.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 9:34 AM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
Homeowners in Van Zandt County are pushing against tax appraisals after learning what the county says their property is worth.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas and Travis Noriega
Caldwell Zoo has welcomed a new baby monkey and a new endangered rhino into the fold as their latest additions.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
TxDOT is launching “Be Safe, Drive Smart” campaign to encourage drivers to follow safety laws in light of a recent report that there was a 34-percent increase in pedestrian fatalities and a 58-percent increase in bicyclist deaths during that time.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
For decades, portable buildings were used to house students and faculty throughout Tyler ISD. Now, the school district is preparing to sell the last building.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
|By Lorena Rivas
The area is well-known for its springtime tradition which draws more than 100,000 visitors from around the country each spring to see the ten miles of flower trails.