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Convenience store with New Mexico, West Texas connections coming to East Texas
TYLER, Texas — A convenience store and gas station with ties to New Mexico and West Texas is expected to come to the East Texas area later this year. Allsup's Convenience Store and Gas Station, which began in Roswell, New Mexico and primarily has locations in New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma, has filed a permit with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders issued for fire near Tyler
TYLER, Wash. — Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders have been issued for a fire burning near Tyler. The fire, which is reportedly burning in the area of the South Columbia Basin Highway, has prompted Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation orders in the region.
Region 7 ESC announces 2025 Teachers of the Year
KILGORE — The Region 7 Education Service Center announced that Diana Smith from Edgewood ISD and Cheli Vasquez from Jacksonville ISD are the regional Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year on Thursday at a reception and luncheon honoring all nominees. Both Smith and Vasquez will represent Region 7 as semifinalists in the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year Competition.
Longview joins Tyler Legacy in District 10-6A
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Lobos are back in the 6A classification after spending the last four years in 5A, and Tyler Legacy is going into their second season under Coach Beau Trahan’s regime. Longview finished last season with an 11-2 record and made it to the Regional...
East Texas Conn's HomePlus stores among locations closing following company's bankruptcy filing
TYLER, Texas — East Texas locations of the home goods store Conn's HomePlus are shutting down after the 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer recently filed for bankruptcy. Tyler, Longview, Lufkin and Texarkana Conn's are closing their doors as well as all other locations. The stores are hosting a going...
Tyler High coach ‘pleasantly pleased’ with Lions' improvement last season
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler High Lions are headed into a new district this season and Head Coach Rashaun Woods is hoping to build off the success from last year. “I was pleasantly pleased with how the guys worked,” said Woods. “The place that the Lions were in going into the season, and where we ended up at the end of the season was a tremendous improvement for the program and the community.”
‘I’m so excited’: Legendary East Texas meteorologist Mark Scirto prepares for retirement
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A celebration and bittersweet farewell reception for KLTV’s very own Mark Scirto saw dozens of viewers, friends and loved ones from across East Texas come together to express their gratitude and congratulate the influential meteorologist on an almost 40 year career. As of 5:30 p.m....
East Texas school districts hiring for key positions ahead of classes
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Many East Texas school districts are looking to hire for several key positions with less than two weeks before some children are back in class. Many school districts are in urgent need of teachers, paraprofessionals and auxiliary positions. “We all recognize that there is a teacher shortage across the state of […]
Southwest Junior College Football Conference Media Day returns to Hollytree Country Club
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Eight JUCO football coaches got together at Hollytree Country Club Thursday for the 2024 Southwest Junior College Football Conference Media Day. Among the coaches in attendance were Kilgore College’s Willie Gooden, Trinity Valley Community College’s Sherard Poteete and Tyler Junior College’s Tanner Jacobson. Kilgore College is picked to finished first in […]
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