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Shots interrupt child’s birthday party near Hawkins; Wood County deputies investigating

A 5-year-old boy’s birthday party was interrupted by gunfire Saturday near a home on County Road 3875 outside Hawkins. No one was hurt, his mother said.Hope was on the porch and said she worried about where her children were. She said her husband was able to get them to safety. “It’s heartbreaking as a mother to see him go through something like that,” Hope said.

Hawkins, TX · 1d

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East Texas HVAC owner moving forward after $300,000 embezzlement

CHANDLER, Texas (KETK)— A former accountant for an East Texas heating and air conditioning business has been sentenced to 10 years of probation after pleading guilty to embezzling up to $300,000 from the company. According to court records, Donna Moore was arrested in September 2025 after adjusting her own pay and misusing a company credit […]

Chandler, TX · 1d

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☕ What's Coming to Midtown Tyler?

A new Starbucks, Scrubs Galore & More and possibly another business are coming to Midtown @ 2nd in Tyler. Here's what we've been able to confirm!

Tyler, TX · 18h

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6 malnourished dogs rescued from Tyler apartment; woman arrested

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Tyler woman has been arrested after six dogs were found living in deplorable conditions inside an apartment at a Tyler complex, according to an affidavit obtained by KETK through a Smith County records request. The affidavit states that officers with the Tyler Police Department responded to a welfare concern […]

Tyler, TX · 7h

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Parents say Texas zoo's Halloween displays left kids in tears

Some families say they had to cover their kids' eyes or skip exhibits.

Tyler, TX · 12h

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Friends, family remember Brittany Powell at prayer circle after husband charged with her murder

QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) - Friends and family of Brittany Powell gathered Sunday at a prayer circle in front of the Wood County Courthouse to honor her memory after her husband was charged with her murder. A Wood County arrest affidavit says Weldon Powell, of Quitman, shot Brittany Powell in the...

Quitman, TX · 2d

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East Texans Have Some Favorites They'd Love to See Return to the Mall

Remember when you could spend an afternoon shopping at Broadway Square Mall, grab something from the food court, and toss a coin into the fountain? We asked what stores you'd like to see return, and the responses brought back some memories!

Tyler, TX · 5h

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Cheapest gas stations in Longview, Texas

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Longview, Texas using data from Gas Buddy. Gas stations are ranked by the lowest regular fuel price.

Longview, TX · 1d

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Man accused of Tyler hotel murder appears in court

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The man accused of a murder at a Tyler hotel in July appeared in court Monday to enter a plea agreement. Arthur Fitzgerald McCain, 38, of Tyler, was arrested on July 5 for the murder of Rodney Houston, 63, at a hotel in the 1800 block of East Gentry Parkway around 4 a.m. on July 4.

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Tyler man arrested in connection with cruise ship homicide

GALVESTON, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man has been arrested in connection with a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship that departed from Galveston. Jason Leon Watford, 48, is on a federal hold in the Galveston County Jail. Fox 26 in Houston confirmed Watford’s arrest. The FBI did not...

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Tyler Turkey & Ham Giveaway Returns!

Exceptional Emergency Center is helping families this Thanksgiving with its 2nd Annual Turkey & Ham Drop. Here's when and where to get the details.

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How Did Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar-B-Q In Tyler Become East Texas’s Favorite Brisket Stop?

Some barbecue joints feed a town, and a rare few become part of its identity. In Tyler, Texas, one counter-service spot has turned brisket into a reason for road trips, family birthdays, and weeknight concerts. Lines can stretch to half an hour on an ordinary weekday lunch, and nobody seems...

Tyler, TX · 18h

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East Texas filmmaker’s first short film to debut at Kilgore festival

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - It’s nearly time to dim the house lights as Kilgore’s REEL East Texas Film Festival returns to the Texas Theater this week. Ninety films will be featured at this year’s REEL East Texas Film Festival including one by East Texas Filmmaker Tyler Ellison. REEL Director Chip Hale says film submittals came from around the world.

Kilgore, TX · 1d

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Longview host inducted into Texas Radio Hall of Fame

KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – KYKX 105.7 radio host Diane Day was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in Kilgore on Saturday. Day’s spent over 40 years as a radio host in East Texas. She started her career in broadcasting at Texas State University before getting her first radio job at KWTX in Waco. […]

Longview, TX · 2d

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From Dream Home to Family Enclave, $3M Longview French Colonial With Lake Access Hits the Market

Living outside the bustling city overlooking a peaceful lake surrounded by trees sounds like a dream. That dream can soon be reality for a lucky buyer because this Longview French Colonial home on 25 acres with private lake access is finally available. When Laureen and Bill Bagley found 78 acres...

Longview, TX · 1d

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Roadway reopened after rollover crash on I-20 near Kilgore

UPDATE: The Kilgore Police Department said that Interstate 20 has reopened as of 10:55 a.m. UPDATE: The Kilgore Police Department said at around 9:40 a.m. that one lane has reopened going westbound. KILGORE, Texas (KETK) — Westbound traffic on Interstate 20 near Kilgore is at a standstill following a rollover crash Monday morning. Courtesy of […]

Kilgore, TX · 1d

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TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash blocking lane near intersection of N. Beckham Ave. and Gentry Parkway in Tyler

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - First responders are clearing the scene of a two-vehicle crash Monday at the intersection of North Beckham Avenue and Gentry Parkway in Tyler, according to police spokesperson Andy Erbaugh. No major injuries were reported, he said.

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Denny’s holds soft opening at former Grandy’s site in Tyler

A new Denny’s on South Beckham Avenue held a soft opening Monday in a building that was formerly Grandy’s.

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