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Events

Livestock show at Angelina County Fair.

Angelina County Fair showcases livestock raised by local youth

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Mariela Gonzalez
The Angelina County Fair is taking place in Lufkin, with livestock competitions, live music, activities and more.

News

Morris Frank Park master plan

Master plan revealed for Lufkin’s Morris Frank Park

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Lufkin City Manager Kevin Gee Says this park has been in use for decades and needs renovations.

News

Bees

City of Tyler encourages residents to ‘bee’ mindful this Spring

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:34 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
“Without bees ... you’re going to miss out on a lot of foods that you like," - Erin Garner, Keep Tyler Beautiful

Events

Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley is participating in Meals on Wheels' Mayor Mayhem.

Whitehouse mayor partners with Meals on Wheels to cheer up recipients

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Whitehouse Mayor James Wansley to find out why he’s dressed as Uncle Sam while helping to deliver Meals on Wheels.

Education

Jarvis Christian University celebrates Homecoming Impact Tour with inspiring speakers

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
“Unfortunately, a lot of you are probably empathic and controlled or pressured or influenced by so much around you how much really are you naturally being yourself,” said Rucker.

Community

Caldwell Zoo adds new rhino, announces birth of monkey

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas and Travis P. Noriega
Caldwell Zoo has welcomed a new baby monkey and a new endangered rhino into the fold as their latest additions.

Community

Nacogdoches HOPE food pantry opens new resource center

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Their new resource center was funded by a grant from the East Texas Food Bank and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation.

Sports

Lufkin City Council greenlights Morris Frank Park master plan

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Tuesday night, Lufkin City Council approved a master plan and the phase one project scope for Morris Frank Park.

Business

Jacksonville native opens beauty school in her hometown

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
Alex Smith says she hopes to make a difference for East Texans through this beauty school. “And just continue to grow, see as many students come through here and get licensed and actually not just get licensed, but to be really skilled at whatever field they choose to do.”

Business

Longview nonprofit opens new thrift store

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with One Love Longview Executive Director Amanda Veasy about their new thrift store.
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Entertainment

Apache Belles return from Ireland and gear up for spring show

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:25 AM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
The spring show will pay tribute to the history and legacy of the belles, as well as wrap up their 75th anniversary of being a team.

Events

Nacogdoches Heart of the Pines Chorus prepares for regional competition

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
KTRE’s Avery Gorman speaks with Heart of the Pines director TJ Reed about the free show they are putting on tomorrow night to get them ready for competition.

Mark in Texas History

Mark in Texas History: Pre-Civil War town of Flora represented with state marker

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Mark Scirto
One small Smith County community began as a post office and is now home to a historical marker.

Education

Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’, receives honorary doctorate from alma mater

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:47 PM CDT
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By Jasmine Franklin
A trailblazer, who’s known to many as the grandmother of Juneteenth, received an honorary doctorate degree from Wiley College on Friday, March 17.

Events

Gregg County Historical Museum holds Dalton Gang bank robbery reenactment

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:07 PM CDT
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By Arthur Clayborn
Entry to the museum will be free and games, crafts, a petting zoo, an “outlaw camp,” food vendors and live music will all be offered.

Weather

Quick picnic during calm before the storm in Bergfeld Park

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
Thursday's forecast certainly didn’t seem to be compatible with an outdoor picnic, but one young Tyler couple decided to spread out their blanket, anyway.

East Texas Ag News

Zavalla sophomore shows rabbits at Angelina County Fair

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Cary Sims
This year will be Zane’s second year competing with rabbits at the fair.

Great Texas Balloon Race

The Great Texas Balloon Race returns with a star-studded country music lineup

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Jade Allen
The Great Texas Balloon Race is back this June with more hot air balloon flights to enjoy and a fantastic lineup of country music performers. The festival is set to take place at the Longview Convention Complex from Friday, June 16th, to Sunday, June 18th.

Community

VFW Post in Nacogdoches to hold meeting for veterans exposed to toxic water

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
In August President Biden signed an act called the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, making anyone who was possibly exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 to December 1987 eligible for compensation.

Health

Discounted eye exams and eyeglasses offered at TJC clinic

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:10 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Throughout the month of March, the Tyler Junior College Vision Care Clinic is open to the public, offering eye exams and eyeglasses at a discounted rate.

Community

Smith County Habitat for Humanity CEO retires after 15 years

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The CEO of Smith County’s Habitat for Humanity’s retirement was announced on Wednesday.

News

Tyler Transit to change route for veterans on April 1

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
According to the City of Tyler, this change is a test route which the city will continue to evaluate and receive feedback on from the community.

Sports

Tyler barber holds raffle for tickets to Patrick Mahomes event

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Ken Mass, owner of Mass Connections barber shop in Tyler, spoke to KLTV on Tuesday about his ticket raffle.

Events

New ways available to see Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail this year

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
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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.

Events

WebXtra: City of Longview Kite Festival flies again on Wednesday

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
The city is holding their Kite Festival at the Lear Park soccer fields complete with vendors, food trucks and craft activities.

Events

Chandler Chamber of Commerce holds 15th annual awards ceremony

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 12:27 PM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
This year’s theme was The Wild Wild West. The event included entertainment, along with live and silent auctions.

Events

Hallsville martial arts championship showcases competitors from beginners to black belts

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 6:14 PM CST
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By Arthur Clayborn
The 24th annual Warrior of God martial arts championship took place Saturday. The event saw competitors from Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas take part in koto, which includes weapons and sparring.

Events

Sabine High School graduate competes in Monster Truck Wars

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 5:27 PM CST
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By Arthur Clayborn and Brittany Hunter
Monster Truck Wars visited East Texas on Saturday, and a Sabine High School graduate is one of the most promising new drivers.

Events

Prom Project in Lufkin offers free dresses to anyone in need

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:21 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
This is an event put on by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. Anyone in need is able to come find the perfect prom dress at 711 N. Second Street in Lufkin from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Community

Nacogdoches native’s quilt wins blue ribbon at Houston Rodeo

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
“I’m not surprised one of our ladies won because they do a wonderful job, and they are passionate about it. They love what they do and not only that, but they love to be together, and they love to support the treatment center,” Strong said.

Community

Tatum Public Library revived with all new resources

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Arthur Clayborn and Brittany Hunter
The Tatum Public Library has new sitting areas, shelves and computer workspaces to meet the needs of the community and invite people to spend time.

Community

Cast iron collection auctioned off in Nacogdoches

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
Many people gathered at the Nacogdoches Antique Market and Auction to bid on pieces from a cast iron collection. Everything from skillets to Dutch ovens to pans of all different brands and ages were offered.

News

City of Hawkins seeking information for police officer memorial

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 3:05 PM CST
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By Bob Hallmark
Efforts by one East Texas city to create a police officers' memorial have hit a snag. The city of Hawkins and the chamber of commerce are desperately trying to find family members for a fallen officer from 60 years ago.

Community

WebXtra: Apache Belles to perform in Dublin St. Patrick’s Day parade

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Kristine Guevara and KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Tyler Junior College Apache Belles will be traveling to Dublin, Ireland for the second time since 2000.

Community

Shelter simulation event emphasizes need for Red Cross volunteers

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 2:29 PM CST
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By Jamey Boyum
The Red Cross of East Texas put together a mock simulation of a temporary shelter today in Longview.

Education

2 Lufkin High School students place at state business competition

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 11:52 AM CST
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Two Lufkin High School students placed at the state Business Professionals of America (BPA) competition.

Events

Playtri Tyler hosts night mountain bike ride to celebrate International Women’s Day

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:28 AM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
"I love just seeing women on bikes. No matter whether they’re racing or just out there riding and having fun," said Lynnette Wood. So she decided to start up this event and encourage other women to join in on the sport.

TV

East Texas diesel performance shop featured on MotorTrend TV show

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:14 AM CST
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By Avery Gorman
Avery Gorman profiles 1 Way Diesel, an Applebee business that will be featured on the TV show Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted.

Community

Union Grove teen finds way back into horse’s saddle after devastating wrecks

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:22 PM CST
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By Bob Hallmark
“I had a car accident when I was 4 years old that paralyzed me, and I had another car accident that re-injured me at 9 years old,” she says. We were with her when she got her service dog five years ago. But she always had a love of horses, and wanted to find a way to ride again.

Athlete

Hopkins County native named world’s strongest firefighter

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:19 PM CST
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV 7′s Jamey Boyum talks with Andrew Burton, who was declared the World’s Strongest Firefighter at the Arnold Sports Festival last weekend.

News

East Texas Food Bank asks legislators to re-evaluate SNAP eligibility requirements

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Vehicle Asset Test places a limit on the value of the vehicles a family may own and still qualify for food assistance.

Events

Pinning ceremony in Longview honors Vietnam veterans

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 8:23 PM CST
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Vietnam veteran and Army Sgt. Major Fred Winters about a pinning ceremony honoring Vietnam veterans that took place at Arabella of Longview.

Community

CarFit program helps senior citizens properly adjust cars for safest ride

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:57 PM CST
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By Willie Downs
The CarFit program offers a twelve-point check by trained TxDOT technicians to ensure people's cars are properly adjusted for them. This includes things like seat and steering wheel positions as well as mirrors.

Community

WebXtra: Angelina County teens take stand against purchasing alcohol for minors

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Teens from all around Angelina County gathered in grocery stores Tuesday to spread awareness about the consequences of purchasing alcohol for minors.

News

Former state senator preserving one of Tyler’s oldest homes

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
The Bell-Jones House on College Avenue was built in the late 1840′s and has not been occupied in over 20 years. A former ETX senator decided to buy it and preserve what he could of it.

Events

Longview Police Department to host vehicle safety event

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 2:31 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Longview police department announced an event to ensure “maximum comfort and safety on the road” on Saturday.

Community

City of Tyler calls on local artists for the next phase of Art Alley

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:35 AM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
The deadline to apply is March 26. Applicants will be notified two to three weeks after the deadline if chosen.

Events

Crowned with Goodness cancer outreach foundation holds Gladewater family event

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 5:04 PM CST
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By Bob Hallmark
An East Texas woman, diagnosed with stage four cancer herself, is holding a support event for other East Texans going through the same thing.

Events

Zonta Antiques Show attracts thousands of visitors to Longview convention center

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:58 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Vendors from all over the country come to show rare, interesting, odd and semi-precious finds with East Texas collectors and shoppers during the three-day event.

Community

Autistic student takes sports, achievements head-on

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Bob Hallmark
In the middle of a martial arts class in Holly Lake Ranch is 17-year-old Christian Garrison, a very tenacious young man.
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