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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.
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Federal scholarship program may add pressure to East Texas public schools
MINEOLA, Texas (KETK) — An East Texas public school district has concerns about the potential impacts of a new federal scholarship program that provides funds to students. Last year, Governor Greg Abbott opted in to President Trump’s Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program. EdChoice.org says this allows taxpayers in participating states to receive up to a […]
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Longview High seniors sign construction beam for Trent Williams Indoor Multipurpose Center
LONGVIEW, Texas — Several Longview High School students signed a construction beam for the Trent Williams Indoor Multipurpose Center to memorialize their time at the campus before graduating. Longview High School senior athletes, band members, Viewette members and cheerleaders signed the beam. The school district said that while the...
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City of Athens rescinds boil water notice
UPDATE: The City of Athens lifted the boil water notice on Wednesday after a leak was found earlier in the week. The city said water samples have been tested and the results came back clear. UPDATE [10 a.m.]: Athens ISD reported that before buses departed from the middle school, a semi truck knocked down a […]
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University has top rated nursing program
TYLER – U.S. News and World Report ranked The University of Texas at Tyler’s School of Nursing among the nation’s top 200 undergraduate nursing programs, placing it in the top 22% of accredited baccalaureate programs in the state. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, from...
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‘One that you circle’: Mount Vernon hosts Mineola in district opener
MOUNT VERNON, Texas (KLTV) - After Mineola picked up back-to-back wins over Sabine and Lone Oak, the Yellowjackets lost to Malakoff 70-7. This week, Mineola travels to Mount Vernon in the district opener for the Tigers. KLTV sports director Michael Coleman and Kyle Owens previewed the District 7-3A D1 matchup...
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Tyler High dominates W.T. White in homecoming victory
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler High celebrated homecoming with a 66-28 victory over winless W.T. White, powered by early special teams and offensive scoring. Junior Kayden Walker sparked the Lions after W.T. White went three-and-out on its opening drive. Walker fielded a punt at the Tyler 38-yard line and returned it 62 yards for a touchdown.
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ANATOMY OF AN UPSET | Tatum ambushes top-ranked Troup, without QB Golightly, deals Tigers a 33-21 loss
When Tatum High School all-everything freshman Rodgers Taylor got hurt last week, a lot of people weren’t giving the Eagles a very big chance in their game Thursday night at home against Troup – you know, the No. 1 team in the state in the Class 3A, Division II state poll.
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Tyler High picks up big win over Dallas White
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — After losing their past two games, the Tyler High Lions bounced back on Friday and picked up their third win of the season, defeating Dallas White. Final Score: Dallas White 14 – Tyler High 65 With the win, the Lions advance to 2-2 and will enter a bye week before they […]
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RAGIN’ RED at PINE TREE TONIGHT | 8-4A also has Henderson hosting Lindale
LONGVIEW – Well, well, well. That’s an awfully deep subject. Pine Tree and Kilgore are two of the four teams in District 8-4A, Division I teams sitting atop the district standings this morning. They both won, as did state-ranked Lindale and Henderson a week ago. The Pirates beat Jacksonville 42-13, while the Bulldogs got a victory over Bullard, 40-6.
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TJC administrator selected to help shape Texas three-year degree plan
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler Junior College administrator is helping shape the future of higher education across Texas, working to make earning a bachelor’s degree faster and more affordable. Belinda Prihoda; TJC’s director for institutional compliance, curriculum and effectiveness; was selected as one of just 13 educators statewide...
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Grand Saline earns Red Zone Game Ball after thriller over Joaquin
GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - Entering Week 5 of the high school football season, the Grand Saline Indians have plenty of reason to celebrate after pulling off a dramatic 36-35 comeback victory over a tough Joaquin squad in Week 4. The thrilling win earned Grand Saline the Red Zone Game...
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PINE TREE HOLDS OFF KILGORE | Read our recap as it happened; more high school football coverage coming
EDITOR’S NOTE: Mitch Lucas was doing live, real-time updates from Pirate Stadium, where Pine Tree went up by three touchdowns, then had to hold off Kilgore late, finally winning, 34-28. Here’s how it happened. We’ll have more coverage later, all kinds of stories and scores from across the state.
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Grand Saline earns Red Zone Game Ball after thriller over Joaquin
GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - Entering Week 5 of the high school football season, the Grand Saline Indians have plenty of reason to celebrate after pulling off a dramatic 36-35 comeback victory over a tough Joaquin squad in Week 4. The thrilling win earned Grand Saline the Red Zone Game...