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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...
KTRE
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.”
KTRE
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.
KLTV
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...
KLTV
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.
KLTV
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.
KLTV
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.
KLTV
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...
KLTV
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...
KLTV
‘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.