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Free trash day in Gregg County begins June 22
GREGG COUNTY, Texas — Gregg County is holding a free trash day on June 22 in an effort to "Keep Gregg County beautiful." From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents of Gregg County can drop off solid waste at locations across the county for free. County officials have outlined acceptable items for drop-off:
PHOTOS: East Texans take to the skies during Great Texas Balloon Race
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Hot air balloons have filled the Longview skies throughout the past week for the Great Texas Balloon Race, and on Friday the competition continued. Friday morning, balloons were inflated in locations around the city creating a colorful sight for onlookers. These are some of the hot air balloons that participated in […]
2 veterans to receive Marshall mortgage-free homes
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – Two veterans are set to receive mortgage-free homes in Marshall next week, that were donated by JPMorgan Chase, for their sacrifice and service. According to a release, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Joseph Hammers and Army Sergeant Carlos Hechavarria will receive the keys to their new homes in ceremonies on June 19 […]
White Oak ISD superintendent resigns, search for district leader begins
WHITE OAK, Texas (KETK) – After almost a year as White Oak ISD’s superintendent, William Paul announced his resignation and the board of trustees will soon start the search for a new district leader. Friday afternoon, the board held a special meeting over Paul’s resignation and the superintendent search process to follow. According to a […]
City of Longview conducting controlled burns at compost site to manage storm debris disposal
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Some residents thought they were seeing a fire with billowing smoke on the horizon, but it was part of creating new space for a city service. There were calls to the fire department last week, as residents saw a pillar of smoke south of Longview, but it was a planned burn at the Longview compost site.
LIST: Juneteenth celebrations happening in East Texas
TEXAS, USA — Juneteenth commemorates the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday is officially observed on June 19, marking the day Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas at the end of the American Civil War. Several organizations in...
Longview City Council unanimously approve biomining facility, despite residents concerns
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – After a long discussion Thursday evening and a vote, the Longview City Council unanimously approved a proposed bio-mining facility. The plant will be located on 2120 East Loop 281 and operated by Mint Innovation. There, the company will extract valuable metals like gold and copper from old devices that ended up […]
Kilgore council approves $25K settlement in lawsuit filed by former member
KILGORE, Texas — The Kilgore City Council has approved a $25,000 settlement in a lawsuit filed by a former member against Mayor Ronnie Spradlin, City Manager Josh Selleck and other members of the council. The text of the settlement states Missy Merritt and the mayor, city manager and council...
LIST: East Texas Juneteenth celebrations 2024
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Next Wednesday is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day that commemorates Black people being freed from slavery after the Civil War. When Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil War was still being fought. It wasn’t until after the war ended that the proclamation was finally enforced in […]
City starts process to abandon Longview Swim Center
LONGVIEW, Texas — The city of Longview has started dismantling parts of the Longview Swim Center at Pine Tree High School as it prepares to abandon and demolish the pool. The city also is planning to consider the future its aquatics programs and facilities. The pool needed several millions...
Louisiana program helping children in crisis expands to Texas
HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KTAL/KMSS)—One woman’s passion for helping children transition from crisis situations into foster care has spread throughout the state of Louisiana and will soon expand into Texas. K.C. Kilpatrick Baird’s non-profit Geaux 4 Kids provides Geaux Bags for children who often have nothing to call their own when they are removed from their homes.
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