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PHOTOS: Severe storms bring flooding to East Texas
CANTON, Texas (KETK) — KETK is following the storms hitting East Texas on Friday and its impact on residents. On Friday, a tornado watch was issued until 11 p.m. for Franklin, Harrison, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt, Rains, Hopkins, Upshur, Wood, Smith, Gregg, Cass, Marion, Morris, Camp and Titus counties. More than 30,000 East Texans are […]
No injuries in 2 overnight Longview house fires
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Fire Department extinguished two housefires that resulted in no injuries Thursday night and early Friday morning. According to the Longview Fire Department’s Facebook page, the first fire was responded to around 11 p.m. Thursday in the 800 block of Buchanan Avenue. Upon arrival, the post said there were visible flames in the back of the home, where the fire was put out without injury. The home was vacant at the time, the post said, and sustained an estimated $35,000 in damages.
Longview woman sentenced to 13 years in prison for 2021 shooting
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — A Longview woman plead guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in the death of a 41-year-old man from Longview after an argument reportedly turned into physical violence. According to the Longview Police Department, they responded to a call at around 7:48 p.m. on May 13 to the 400 block of E. Pliler […]
Annual Mobberly rummage sale returns with antiques, furniture, electronics and more
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Thrift seekers and bargain shoppers alike arrived at Longview’s Mobberly Baptist Church for the annual, massive rummage sale. The sale continues on Saturday with doors open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ceremony marks official opening of Heartisans Village housing 'community' in Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas — Heartisans Marketplace in Longview officially opened its Heartisans Village housing "community" on Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was held at the entrance to Heartisans Village on Nikki Court in Longview. Julee Rachels, founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit organization, also announced during...
2 charged in shooting murder of Longview businessman
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Two men are in jail in connection with the 2016 murder of a prominent Longview businessman. Ronnie Horaney, well-known Longview resident and owner of Horaney’s Feed Store, was shot to death at his home on Tryon Road on May 30, 2016. Since that day no arrests were made until Wednesday, when Reza Kamali, 87, of Longview, was booked into the Gregg County Jail on a charge of murder. Another man, Alfredo Lizcano, 38, of Garland, was arrested and booked into the Dallas County Jail on a charge of murder the same day. Arrest documents explained the details of the investigation leading to the arrests (story continues below).
Longview Chamber of Commerce joins noncompete lawsuit
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Chamber of Commerce has joined with the US Chamber of Commerce in challenging a recent Federal Trade Commission rule banning noncompete agreements. “We stand firm in our commitment to safeguarding the interests of businesses and employees alike, and the FTC’s recent power grab threatens to disrupt countless existing agreements, […]
Texas woman found guilty of shooting man during fight in downtown Shreveport
CADDO PARISH, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A woman faces up to ten years in prison after a Caddo Parish jury found her guilty of aggravated battery in a shooting in downtown Shreveport. A news release from the Caddo Parish District Attorney returned the guilty verdict against 37-year-old Jessica Leigh Griffith...
Longview HS plumbing program receives $12K check from Texas Builders Foundation
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Texas Builders Foundation presented a check for equipment to the Longview High School plumbing program Friday morning. The check will be used to purchase a pipe threading machine, according to the school.
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