State Historical Foundation honoring Cavender family with Star of Texas award

The men first acted like customers, but then pulled out handguns began demanding money from the employees and customers. Credit: Houston Police Department / BODY CAMS+ /TMX

The sound of bagpipes echoed Monday morning throughout the Tyler Memorial Cemetery, as East Texans paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Take a look around, and you may see the signs everywhere: “help wanted.” Companies are struggling to find enough workers to stay fully staffed, and experts say the labor shortage may be here to stay.

It’s been around for six decades, and if you’ve driven down Judson Road in Longview, you’ve probably seen the New Orleans Gardens, but they’re about to close their greenhouses forever.

A duplex on Couch Street caught fire at about 2 a.m. Monday, destroying the residence and startling neighbors with a loud bang.

KLTV’s Kristine Guevara spoke with Bill Glover, who fought in the Vietnam War, as he shared what this day means to him.