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Crime

Andrew William Wilson

Coffee City police searching for man accused of assault, using false names

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Police are asking for help finding a man wanted on four charges who was involved in a disturbance at a motel on Lake Palestine.

News

Captain Kolby Beckham

Investment consultant says Longview firefighter pension fund shows growth

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sariah Bonds
On Thursday, Will Harrell, Vice President of investments for Robert Harrell Inc. presented a presentation to the Longview City Council about how the current retirements funds are being allocated.

News

Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting in Harrison County

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The shooting took place after Harrison County deputies responded to reports of a fight.

News

Diagnostic Dilemma: East Texas woman raises awareness on bills protecting breast cancer coverage

Diagnostic Dilemma: East Texas woman raises awareness on bills protecting breast cancer coverage

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Lexi Vennetti
After going through a procedure to check for breast cancer, an East Texas woman is surprised to find a bill asking her to pay for something that, by state law, is supposed to be covered by insurance.

News

2 East Texas counties fight property fraud with new service

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Avery Gorman
Home ownership is a cornerstone to the American dream, but that dream can increasingly become a nightmare.

News

Gilmer ISD school bus involved in minor incident

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Gilmer ISD Rick Albritton said that all passengers are safe and that neither driver involved in the incident was ticketed.

News

Rains County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 5-year-old

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The boy, named Miguel but responds to Megs, is described as four feet tall with a slim build.

News

3 girls’ deaths now considered to be homicides

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Curtis Heyen
Autopsies show evidence that the children were strangled

Crime

Victim’s sister takes the stand in Kendall Johnson trial

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jamey Boyum
Thursday was day three at the Gregg County Courthouse in the criminal trial of Kendall Damaal Johnson, of Tyler, who prosecutors say influenced a friend to stab Lashekia Shardae Kenney to death in September of 2021.

Politics

Gregg County judge urges ‘fighting Austin’ in ‘State of the county’ speech

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Bob Hallmark
A different kind of 'state of the county' address today for citizens of one East Texas county.
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News

Rusk County intersection sees increase in fatal crashes

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Kristine Guevara
A major Rusk County highway is back open after a fatal crash Thursday morning.

News

Ophthalmology practice with East Texas locations agrees to pay nearly $3M settlement

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Ophthalmology provider group, Arlington Ophthalmology Association, P.L.L.C. d/b/a Kleiman Evangelista Eye Centers (“K&E”), with offices located in Arlington, Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Mount Pleasant, and Gun Barrel City, Texas, has agreed to pay $2,902,505 to resolve False Claims Act allegations.

Traffic

Crash at S. Broadway Ave., Cumberland Rd. in Tyler delays traffic

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A wreck on South Broadway Avenue near the Cumberland Road intersection has blocked traffic.

News

State Sen. Hughes presents drag show bills in committee

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Mack Shaw
Sen. Bryan Hughes (R-Minneola) presented SB 12 and SB 1601 to the Committee for State Affairs. The bills would regulate drag shows in the state of Texas, and both are targeted towards events regarding children and public spaces.

Newsticker

State Historical Foundation honoring Cavender family with Star of Texas award

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jeff Awtrey
A statewide organization dedicated to preserving the history of Texas will be honoring a family who took a boot business to a regional stage in retail.

News

Interviews with lamb, goat winners at Angelina County Fair

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mack Shaw
Lufkin High School student Cutter McPherson interviews winners of grand champion lamb and goat at the Angelina County Fair.

News

Woodville man accused of shooting victim in back with .22 rifle

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A Woodville man was arrested in connection to a Tyler County shooting on Monday.

Crime

Criminologist talks about interviewing Tyler hospital serial killer William Davis

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Julian Esparza and Brittany Hunter
A new TV series revisits the case of a Tyler hospital serial killer, William Davis. Criminologist Dr. Bryanna Fox speaks about her death row interview with him for the show.

Crime

Man found dead on U.S. 69 in Tyler County

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The dead body of a man was found on U.S. 69 in Tyler County on Thursday morning.

News

Affidavit: Tyler man dealing on Snapchat busted with 90 pounds of weed

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Mack Shaw
A Tyler man was arrested with 90 pounds of marijuana which he was dealing over Snapchat, an arrest affidavit said.

High School

‘Look over there!’ Video of Carthage softball player creatively evading catcher goes viral

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Blake Holland
Along with going viral on social media, the video has also been featured on ABC’s Good Morning America and ESPN’s SportsCenter Facebook page.

State

Bills call for Texas teachers to be trained to administer lifesaving overdose drugs to students

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By STEPHEN SIMPSON
Texas is attempting to address the fentanyl crisis gripping schools by having staff learn how to administer lifesaving medication.

Weather

First Alert Weather Day declared for Friday

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Katie Vossler
An upper level trough will be moving through the Central United States today and tomorrow with the potential for severe weather for much of the southern parts of the nation.

State

City of Waco expecting 15K to attend Saturday’s Trump rally; officials discuss road closures and logistics

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KWTX Staff
The city of Waco has released a plan for traffic in anticipation of Donald Trump’s visit Saturday.

State

Amarillo Police: Man wanted on charge of assaulting a pregnant woman

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Vanessa Garcia
Amarillo Crime Stoppers said a man is wanted on a charge of assaulting a pregnant woman.

News

Thursday’s Weather: Warm and breezy again today

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Katie Vossler
We’re waking up to clouds and a few sprinkles again this morning, but just like yesterday, clouds will clear this afternoon.

Events

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

Missing Trinity County man’s body found in river

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:07 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
A search for a missing senior man from Trinity County has ended after his body was found in the Trinity River where he had been fishing.

News

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

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 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.

News

City of Tyler repairs intersection railroad crossing

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
Maldanado says he has lived in the neighborhood for nine years and that the damage has been there ever since.

News

Tyler store owner denied 10-foot grace on alcohol permit near school

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Tyler City Council has denied a store owner's request for an alcohol permit due to the proximity of a school.

News

Tyler realtor explains recent shift in housing prices

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV’s Jamey Boyum speaks with David Kurtz, owner of Dwell Realty, about what recent shift in home prices in the area may or may not mean for local buyers and sellers.

News

What’s the dill? Marshall Civic Center hosts pickleball games

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:20 PM CDT
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By Arthur Clayborn and Travis P. Noriega
After a recent city council meeting where the community voiced their interest, the Marshall civic center hosts courts for pickleball games.

News

Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades to begin in 2024

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Tyler City Council voted Wednesday to approve a $1,745,800 engineering services contract with KSA Engineers, Inc., for the design of the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant Aeration Basin and Final Clarifier Improvements project.

News

City Council approves annual seal coat contract

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
On Wednesday, the Tyler City Council voted to approve a $559,148.55 contract with L. S. Equipment Co. Inc for the 2023 seal coat project.

News

Tyler Area MPO to build railroad database, prioritize crossing improvements

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The City Council authorized the Tyler Area Metropolitan Planning Organization to enter into an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc., to develop a railroad crossing analysis and inventory for each rail line in Smith County on Monday.

State

Fort Carson soldier along with four civilians identified in online child exploitation operation

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Angela Bonilla
An Army soldier 10th Special Forces Command along with four civilians has been arrested in an online child exploitation operation in Fort Carson, Colorado.

News

Longview woman arrested following multiple instances of arson

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 12:57 PM CDT
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By Mack Shaw
A Longview woman has been arrested in connection with several reports of arson.

News

Franklin County Jail cited by state commission

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:54 AM CDT
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By Jeff Awtrey
A report made by state inspectors ruled the Franklin County Jail to be out of compliance with regulations.

Crime

Trial continues for Tyler man accused of planning murder

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:41 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Strong emotions were on display in an East Texas courtroom today as allegations were made of a jilted ex-boyfriend, a crime of passion, and manipulation to commit murder.

News

Wood County Jail removed from non-compliant list

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT
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By Jeff Awtrey
The Wood County Jail has been removed from a state non-compliant list.

Crime

Wills Point man accused of setting house on fire

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
A man has been arrested for alleged arson following a house fire in Wills Point.

News

City of Murchison issues boil water notice

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 6:34 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
If you have questions concerning this matter, you may contact Steven Hartley at 903-469-3710.

News

Water, air search underway for missing 74-year-old from Trinity County near Hawg Heaven dock

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:28 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Jerry Bailey, 74, was last seen at about 1 p.m. headed out to check fishing lines between Brown Creek, the power lines, and 190 bridge near Onalaska, Sheriff Woody Wallace says.

Crime

Payne Springs interim police chief wants ‘to try to restore the faith back in the community’

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:15 PM CDT
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By Lexi Vennetti
Payne Springs interim police chief “Going to try to restore the faith back in the community”

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.

Crime

Trial underway for Tyler man accused of forcing friend to commit murder

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:04 PM CDT
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By Mack Shaw and Jamey Boyum
Testimony began Tuesday in the criminal trial of a Tyler man who prosecutors say influenced a friend to stab a Kilgore woman to death in 2021.

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.
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