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WATCH: Jefferson’s first female mayor discusses town’s history, hopes for future
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Patricia Finstrom, a longtime Jefferson resident, became the very first female mayor of the town - winning 70% of the vote. Finstrom’s main platform is infrastructure. She notes that the town park only has one porta-potty, despite the multitude of activities happening there throughout the week. Mayor-elect Finstrom also notes that the roads are ‘undrivable,’ which was an important part of her platform for office.
Hallsville’s Slaten fans three in Boston loss
BOSTON (KLTV) - Former Hallsville Bobcat Justin Slaten had a 1-2-3 inning in Boston’s 7-5 loss to Tampa Bay on Thursday. Slaten entered the game in the top of the seventh inning. Jonathan Aranda was the first batter of the inning and Slaten struck him out swinging. Slaten also got Isaac Paredes to go down swinging, and Richie Palacios was called out on strikes to end the inning.
Texas hospital to close, lay off 94
Select Specialty Hospital in Longview, Texas, will close on or about June 30, resulting in the termination of 94 employees, Becker's has confirmed. "We hope to accomplish this closing with the least possible disruption to the lives of our employees and the community," the Eastern Texas facility wrote in a May 1 filing with the state.
Longview Fire Department to offer lifesaving bleeding control courses
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Fire Department is offering Stop the Bleed courses on the second Monday of each month for people interested in learning the lifesaving techniques. According to a release, there are seven classes available for registration and will teach three different bleeding control actions at the training center on 411 American […]
Longview man pleads guilty to murder, stabbing of housemates, sentenced 50 years
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A Longview man that was accused of killing one of his housemates during a dispute over loud noises and stabbing another pleaded guilty to murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on Monday. According to court records, Michael Ralston, 51 of Longview, pleaded guilty to murder on Monday and was […]
Longview Fire Department deploys crew members to assist with flooding response across Texas
LONGVIEW, Texas — Six members of the Longview Fire Department's water rescue team were deployed on Friday to assist with flood recovery across Texas. Longview Fire Marshal Kevin May said earlier this week that two members were deployed. One went to San Antonio to be a part of a helicopter search and rescue team on Wednesday. Then on Thursday, the other traveled to College Station to be a water rescue group supervisor to assist with the possible flooding across the state.
Suspect in Ron Horaney murder previously charged in criminal mischief case
LONGVIEW, Texas — In Gregg County court documents from 2015, Reza Kamali admitted he was angry at his ex-daughter-in-law but denied being the person who slit her tires multiple times over several years. Kamali, 87, is charged with arranging Ron Horaney's Memorial Day murder in 2016 at Horaney's home...
HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. Marietta Theatre Company will present its second show of the 2024 season, "Hands on a Hardbody" which features 10 contestants, 1 truck, and the quest for the American dream. Inspired by a true story and infused with a fresh, roots-rock vibe, this musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, hard-fought contest where only one winner will drive away with a brand-new truck. The book is by Doug Wright, with music by Trey Anastasio (frontman for the famed jam-band, Phish) and Amanda Green, with lyrics by Amanda Green.
Hallsville's Loyd scores twice in Sam Houston win
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Former Hallsville Bobcat Easton Loyd scored two of his team’s 12 runs in Sam Houston’s 12-2 win over Jacksonville State on Friday. Batting sixth and starting at second base, the senior was 1-for-4 with a walk. Loyd singled to centerfield in the second inning and later scored on a single. In the eighth inning, Loyd walked and later scored on an error.
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