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LAYNE’S / ETBLITZ.COM SCOREBOARD | Week seven: WR tops Arp; Gilmer holds off PG; and every freakin’ score in the state
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s the Layne’s / ETBlitz.com Scoreboard for week seven of the high school football season, and some of our heavy hitters had the night off: Kilgore, Pine Tree, and Henderson, to name a few. Most of the high school football programs that we cover regularly, though – Arp, Beckville, Carthage, Gilmer, Gladewater, Overton, Pine Tree, Sabine, Tatum, Troup, West Rusk and White Oak – still were in action this weekend, either Thursday night, or tonight.
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Overton Public Schools forfeits remaining football season
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Jacksonville High School Choir to perform with band ‘Foreigner’ in Tyler
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas local high school choir will soon perform alongside one of the hit bands of the 70s and 80s. Jacksonville Choir recently won a radio competition put on by ‘Foreigner’ to perform on stage with the band. “I think that this is...
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Longview Independent School District notified of data security incident involving service provider
LONGVIEW, Texas — Longview Independent School District has been notified of a data security incident affecting Frontline Education, a system provider used by the district. Frontline is managing the incident response, which includes providing notifications and support to affected individuals, according to district officials. The provider acknowledged delays beyond its original timeframe for supplying detailed data files to districts, noting that the extra time was necessary to conduct additional accuracy checks.
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High school students compete in annual welding event at Texas State Technical College in Marshall
High school students from around Texas gathered at Texas State Technical College in Marshall Friday for an annual welding competition, where they tested their skills and competed for a chance to qualify for state.
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Gearing up for Tyler Junior College’s homecoming
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Lauren Tyler, Director of Student Life, and Tredarius Shepard, Student Senate President, stopped by East Texas Living to share about Tyler Junior College’s homecoming celebration. TJC’s homecoming kicks off October 19 with a parade and a drone show on October 22 at 6 p.m. For...
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ISD places superintendent on leave
BULLARD – Bullard ISD announced on Monday evening that Superintendent Dr. Micah Dyer has been placed on administrative leave. The board made the decision during a school board meeting on Monday evening and said the leave does not stem from any allegations of misconduct involving students. “You can all...
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Hallsville West Elementary puts 1,000 books in students’ hands with vending machine
HALLSVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Hallsville West Elementary School is celebrating a major reading milestone — putting more than 1,000 books in circulation among its students through its book vending machine. The school was honored last week at a luncheon by the Greater Longview United Way for the accomplishment. Joyce...
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College gets $1.26M grant
KILGORE – Kilgore College has been awarded a five-year, $1.26 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Educational Opportunity Center program, which helps East Texans access higher education and career training opportunities. The Educational Opportunity Center, or EOC, is one of the federal TRIO...
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New electrical construction program at Texas State Technical College fills up fast as demand for trades grows
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - Enrollment in a new electrical construction program at Texas State Technical College is skyrocketing, with instructors pointing to better pay and job security in the age of AI. The one-year program teaches students to wire houses. Normally, graduates would have to wait two years before taking...
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Bullard ISD board votes to put superintendent on paid administrative leave
BULLARD, Texas (KLTV) - The board of Bullard Independent School District has voted unanimously to place the current superintendent on paid administrative leave. Dr. Micah Dyer was hired on March 17, 2026. Tonight, he will step aside, at least for now, due to what the school’s public information called a “personnel matter.”
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Mount Vernon defeats Mineola 71-0 at Don Meredith Stadium
MOUNT VERNON, Texas (KLTV) - Mount Vernon won 71-0 over Mineola at Don Meredith Stadium after building a 36-0 lead on five early scores. The teams met at midfield for the coin toss. On the first play from scrimmage, Jackson Gray took an inside handoff to the right sideline and scored on a 66-yard touchdown run. The two-point conversion was good.
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Cushing earns 1st district win over Mount Enterprise
MOUNT ENTERPRISE, Texas (KTRE) - The Cushing Bearkats suffered its first loss of the season last week against Grapeland and bounced back this week to pick up a 43-33 win over Mount Enterprise. KTRE sports director Colten Sneed broke down the matchup on Red Zone Overtime. Sneed said Friday’s game...
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Competitive District 10-3A D2 opens play on Friday
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - One of the most competitive districts in East Texas kicks off Friday with two solid matchups. District 10-3A Division II consists of Arp (5-0), New Diana (5-0), Jefferson (4-1), Troup (4-1), West Rusk (4-1) and Winona (1-4). The unbeaten New Diana Eagles travel to Jefferson to kick off district play.
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Pine Tree defeats Palestine 42-10
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - The Pine Tree Pirates defeated the Palestine Wildcats 42-10. Pirates running back Jakaiden Johnson found an opening in the defense for a straight run into the end zone to make it 7-0. Pine Tree quarterback Colton Croft handed the ball to Johnson on a 40-yard run...
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GOTCHA! | It took a bit of work, but the Bulldogs overcame Jacksonville, 42-24
KILGORE – Comebacks are sweet – if you’re the team coming from behind. It was one of “those” games Friday evening here at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium for the Kilgore High School Bulldogs, who have found the waters of the 2026 season to be pretty rough.
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Parents raise safety concerns over pick-up traffic at Tyler school
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - If you’ve driven near downtown Tyler around school pickup time, you’ve probably noticed what’s become a familiar traffic jam for some Tyler parents. “You need to leave 30 to 45 minutes earlier than you need to to pick your kid up,” said Michael...
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KHS HOSTS J’VILLE TONIGHT | Henderson at C-Hill, PT at Palestine, Beckville at Waskom, Overton hosts Tenaha
One of the most storied high school football rivalries in the East Texas region gets renewed tonight. Kilgore and Jacksonville, a couple of teams still trying to find their footing in the District 8-4A Division I race, meet at 7:30 p.m. at R.E. St. John Memorial Stadium in the third week of district play, one of very few high school games this week involving teams in the ETBlitz.com coverage area. Several programs have the weekend off.
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Palestine elementary principal appears on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - From lesson plans and morning greetings to Hollywood lights and a giant spinning wheel, a local educator represented East Texas on national television. Emily Foote, principal of Southside Elementary School in Palestine ISD, appeared Wednesday as a contestant on Wheel of Fortune. For Foote, the opportunity...
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High school students trending toward military and trade schools
East Texas student plans for post-graduation may be shifting somewhat in recent years. There are trade schools, universities and certifications, but with college costs rising, some students are looking for alternate routes.