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Texas Radio Hall Of Fame To Induct 20 Broadcasters In 2026.
The Texas Radio Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026, with 20 radio professionals selected for induction, including the first honorees in the organization’s new “Small Markets/Big Voices” category. The class will be inducted Nov. 7 during the Texas Radio Hall of Fame’s annual ceremony at the Texas Broadcast Museum in Kilgore, TX.
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Kilgore Public Library awarded $10K grant from Pizza Hut Foundation
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - The Kilgore Public Library has been awarded a $10,000 literacy grant from the Pizza Hut Foundation in recognition of the institution’s commitment to promoting literacy in the area. The grant supports the nonprofit organization’s goal to expand its Pizza Hut Book It! reading program through...
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Wiley College Graduate Bill Spiller Sued the PGA and Helped Open Professional Golf to Black Players
Did you know that one of the men most responsible for integrating professional golf was a graduate of a historically Black university in Texas? His name was Bill Spiller, and he earned his degree at Wiley College before spending his life battling the racism that kept Black players off the professional tour.
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United States Air Force Band of the West to travel across north Louisiana, east Texas
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The U.S. Air Force’s Band of the West will travel across north Louisiana and east Texas in September. The band is made up of more than 50 airmen who are trained professional musicians serving through music. The band will perform at:. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on...
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United States Air Force Band of the West to travel across north Louisiana, east Texas
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The U.S. Air Force’s Band of the West will travel across north Louisiana and east Texas in September. The band is made up of more than 50 airmen who are trained professional musicians serving through music. The band will perform at:. Shreveport Municipal Auditorium on...
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Cherokee Civic Theatre to open season with Disney-themed fundraiser
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - The Cherokee Civic Theatre will kick off its new season this weekend with a unique, Disney-themed fundraiser designed for families looking to escape the summer heat. The “Sip and See” event features a single performance of the musical showcase “When Love Was Magic.”
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You Won’t Believe This Tiny Texas City Is an Antiquing Paradise
Gladewater may seem like an ordinary East Texas town, but its streets are packed with antique treasures waiting to be found. This former oil boom town reinvented itself as the official Antique Capital of East Texas, and today its charming downtown streets overflow with vintage finds from every era imaginable. Whether you’re a serious collector hunting for rare pieces or just love browsing through nostalgic relics from the past, Gladewater offers an antiquing adventure that’ll keep you coming back for more.
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infinitieplus Magazine’s. July 2026. Online Publication @America’s 250
EDITOR’S NOTE – Welcome to August, where the heat is on, and the back-to-school countdown has officially begun! We are kicking off the new month with a jam-packed issue you won’t want to put down. Grab a cold drink. Cover Story: Longview ISD Legendary Coach King:. Story...
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FireAnt Festival bringing new theme, returning events, and drone show
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — One of the biggest annual local festivals has announced a theme for its 44th edition. The FireAnt Festival returns to Marshall for a family-friendly community experience filled with patriotic pride in honor of America 250 with the theme 'Let Freedom Sting'. The FireAnt Festival always...
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Annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention draws visitors from across the country
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK)– The annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention was held in Henderson over the weekend and drew visitors from all over the state and even some from across the country. The convention, which started in East Texas in 1855, took place at the Henderson Civic Center and allowed people from all over the […]
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KETK celebrates Chief Meteorologist John Adams after 50 years of service
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– It was a special day at KETK News on Friday as Chief Meteorologist John Adams celebrated 50 years in the industry and was recognized for his years of hard work by East Texas officials, colleagues and family members. How it all began While John has spent the majority of his career in […]
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Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Weekend Kicks Off Tonight
One of East Texas' biggest celebrations of traditional country music - the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Celebration Weekend returns to Carthage tonight Friday, August 7. This year's event will honor the 2026 inductees, Don Williams and Allen Frizzell, while bringing together country music fans, performers and industry legends for three days of entertainment.
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171st annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention returns to Henderson this weekend
HENDERSON, Texas (KLTV) - The 171st annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention is returning to the Henderson Civic Center for a milestone edition, celebrating Christian a cappella music dating back to 1844. Sacred Harp singing utilizes shape notes, syllables represented by unique shapes, before singers transition to traditional lyrics. Named...
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171st annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention returns to Henderson this weekend
HENDERSON, Texas (KLTV) - The 171st annual East Texas Sacred Harp Convention is returning to the Henderson Civic Center for a milestone edition, celebrating Christian a cappella music dating back to 1844. Sacred Harp singing utilizes shape notes, syllables represented by unique shapes, before singers transition to traditional lyrics. Named...
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Oldest Baptist Church in Texas
The East Texas Weekend Preview — The year was 1834. While a looming national revolution was getting ready to explode, a small gathering of Protestant worshippers routinely met up inside the East Texas home of Daniel Parker. Little did they know, their assembly would be deemed the oldest Baptist...
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Third annual Rüeggenfest returns to Marshall downtown square
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — One of Marshall’s newest downtown festivals is returning for another edition. Rüeggenbach Brewing Company is hosting the third annual Rüeggenfest, a family-friendly Oktoberfest street festival. The historic downtown courthouse square will be transformed into a Bavarian-style celebration complete with craft beers, local...
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East Texas Tonight: Journalist-turned-author Stephen Pierce brings a lifetime of stories to the page
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tonight on East Texas Tonight, we’re getting to know a man whose career has been built around telling stories — first by sharing the stories of others, and now by creating stories of his own. Stephen Pierce has spent decades as a journalist, communicator,...
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14-year-old Kourtney lives for volleyball, hopes for family
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Fourteen-year-old Kourtney spends more time talking about tomorrow than yesterday. Tomorrow, she sees volleyball games, a career as a doctor, and a life helping others. She just hopes tomorrow also includes the family she’s been waiting nearly two years to find. Volleyball is where Kourtney...