Avinger, TX

Ongoing conflicting views have left United Methodist Church congregations with a choice to make: Do they want to see their church disaffiliate, or remain a part of the UMC organization. For decades the United Methodist Church has faced some areas where the denomination is divided on its opinion, including the...

An Atlanta, Tx., woman was killed in a 1-vehicle rollover accident on highway 59 just south of Texarkana Monday afternoon around 2;30 p.m., Texas DPS said. Police said the 39 year old woman, Kayla Parris was the passenger of a 2003 Ford Expedition driven by 36 – year old man, Zamanthyre Haire from Texarkana, Tx.

GILMER, Texas (KETK) — The Gilmer Police Department is currently seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a burglary suspect. Anyone with any information on the suspect’s identity is encouraged to contact Gilmer PD at 903-843-5545. Alternatively, anyone who sends valuable information on him to the Upshur County Crime Stoppers could receive a reward of up […]

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The superintendent of Longview ISD has released a statement regarding arrests made within the district. The district’s community relations officer, Matthew Prosser, said that Longview ISD is aware that arrests have been made “as a result of the district’s October 2021 report to law enforcement of suspected mistreatment of students in a life skills classroom at J.L. Everhart Elementary.”

As a theme park enthusiast, stuff like this always is popping up on my social feed. While this incident did not happen in Texas, this type of thing can happen anywhere. The Aero 360 at Kennywood Amusement park near Pittsburg got stuck upside down last month. The ride stayed upside down for about 15 to 20 minutes. In the video below you can see the ride start to come down as the crowd erupts in applause. I would call this a pretty dramatic experience.

Talk about the catch of a lifetime.  A fisherman in Texas reeled in a massive alligator snapping turtle while he was celebrating Father’s Day.  Justin Broomhall, 25, of Longview, Texas was fishing for catfish at Lake Cherokee that Sunday evening, around 7:30 p.m., with his 3-year-old son Lakestine, his dad Michael Broomhall, Sr., and his fiancé’s dad, James Elliott. Broomhall told Fox News Digital that, at first, the catfish seemed to be biting. “All of a sudden, they just vanished,” Broomhall said. Broomhall, who’s been fishing since he was 4 or 5 years old, said he then noticed a trail of bubbles moving across the water. He assumed...

I found one of the most surprising places to have one of the best breakfast experiences in Tyler and Longview, Texas. So to be clear: It's not that I'm surprised that the food is amazing, because most of us in East Texas are fully aware of the awesomeness of Jucy's hamburgers and such. But, I was NOT expecting to be so won over by their breakfast offerings.

As a theme park enthusiast, stuff like this always is popping up on my social feed. While this incident did not happen in Texas, this type of thing can happen anywhere. The Aero 360 at Kennywood Amusement park near Pittsburg got stuck upside down last month. The ride stayed upside down for about 15 to 20 minutes. In the video below you can see the ride start to come down as the crowd erupts in applause. I would call this a pretty dramatic experience.

LONGVIEW, Texas — A beloved snow cone shop that recently closed is reopening in a new location with a new owner. According Alecia Riley Francis, owner of Brian and Scott’s, says the popular snowball store will now be housed at the front entrance of the Longview Mall. "I...

Soon they’ll be almost everywhere. They’ll be in the display ads. They’ll be in the classified ads. They’ll even be in the news. They’ll be in your home. They can’t be stopped. They want to cause you ...Fun They’re the “Bingo Bugs,” those crafty critters that will soon be crawling all over the Mount Pleasant Tribune. Starting in late July, readers of the Tribune will be eligible to play…

It can be difficult to escape from the hustle and bustle of regular day life, with work always calling, tasks always needing to be done, and traffic to stay stuck in. We all need a way to escape and find some peace every once in a while, and there’s a place just south of Pittsburg that’s bringing that relaxation!