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Keeping campuses safe is a goal for school administrators everywhere, and today in East Texas, a large group of them along with law enforcement gathered to discuss that very subject, at a “school safety summit.”. |. Watch KLTV 7 News at 10. East Texas blueberry crops hit hard by...

WebXtra: Bricks and Minifigs LEGO store to open Tyler location in June

Uvalde, TX

Kilgore, TX

KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - Keeping campuses safe, is a goal for school administrators everywhere, and today in East Texas, a large group of them along with law enforcement gathered to discuss that very subject, at a “school safety summit.”. Law enforcement, school superintendents and security experts met at Region...

Kilgore education center hosts school safety summit

Bricks and Minifigs LEGO store to open Tyler location in June. The analog toy is still loved by children (and adults) despite the digital world we live in. “I think it’s a good alternative to digital, sort of educational and lifestyle; it’s stem-related, engineering, it’s tactile, you can touch it and feel it and build it.”

Veteran Balloon Volunteer Dies

Lufkin, TX

Crockett, TX

CROCKETT, Texas (KTRE) - Crockett ISD confirms the departure of head football coach and former Texas A&M cornerback Alton Dixon. Crockett ISD superintendent John Emerich confirms that Dixon has left the school. Emerich dispelled rumors that Dixon had been fired, saying Dixon, “left on his own accord for personal reasons.”...

A&M product Alton Dixon leaves position as Crockett head football coach

Great Texas Balloon Race founder Bill Bussey doesn't usually take passengers in his racing balloon, but today he made an exception. In 2025 Vehicles in the State of Texas may no longer require inspection. Tyler animal rehab operator warns against taking in wildlife. Updated: 2 hours ago. The rescue group...

WebXtra: Tyler animal rehab operator warns against taking in wildlife

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - UT Tyler Lady Patriot star pitcher Tatum Goff has been named the 2023 TUCCI/NFCA Division II Pitcher of the Year as announced by the organization this afternoon. The junior posted a remarkable 42-0 record throughout the year, setting a new NCAA Division II record for consecutive...

UT Tyler’s Tatum Goff is Pitcher of the Year

Athens, TX

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - One person died in a wreck on SH 19 after a vehicle reportedly crossed the center line. A DPS report states Gerald Patrick Rist, 59, of Dallas, was driving south on SH 19 about one mile south of Athens on Wednesday. Andrew Austin Scott, 24, of Log Cain, was northbound. At about 3 p.m., Rist’s vehicle allegedly crossed into the northbound lane and the two crashed.

1 dead in 3-vehicle wreck south of Athens

WebXtra: Longtime Great Texas Balloon Race volunteer remembered

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A woman claims to have stopped a stabbing taking place in the square in Tyler. Raynie Castaneda was leaving downtown when she says she saw two men fighting on the ground in the Tyler square. Castaneda says that she didn’t see any blood during the altercation...

Man stabbed in downtown Tyler square

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A car backed through a brick column and into the wall of Tracy’s Nails on W. Frank Avenue Saturday afternoon. A building in Lufkin was damaged after a driver reportedly hit the gas on accident. The car hit a brick column before crashing into the nail salon. The building sustained significant damage, with bricks knocked from the structure and metal beams visible beneath. The part of the building that was hit is an office, and no one was in the room when it happened. The property manager said there’s a lot of damage inside and out that now needs to be cleaned up.

Car crashes into Lufkin nail salon

Longview, TX

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - In 2025 Vehicles in the State of Texas may no longer require inspection. The Legislature has given approval to House Bill 3297 which drops the requirement. Supporters of the bill say inspections are time consuming and inconvenient, but opponents say it could make Texas roadways more dangerous. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with the owner of Pine Tree Inspections in Longview who thinks dropping safety inspections is a bad idea.

Longview car inspector speaks against state decision to drop requirement

The rescue group rehabilitates wildlife with their own funds and has taken in over 100 raccoons, along with other wildlife, this season already. Great Texas Balloon Race founder takes practice flight. Updated: 3 hours ago. Great Texas Balloon Race founder Bill Bussey doesn't usually take passengers in his racing balloon,...

Vehicle catches fire on Estes parkway in Longview

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police have released the name of a pedestrian killed in an incident at the intersection of Paul Avenue and Timberland Drive. Steven Penick, 55, of Lufkin was struck by a vehicle as he was walking from the Paul Avenue side of Timberland Drive toward Whataburger when he was hit by a northbound Honda Accord around 9 p.m. Wednesday. The driver said she attempted to avoid Penick but was unable to do so. Police said Penick was jaywalking.

Authorities release name of pedestrian killed in Lufkin crash

Nacogdoches, TX

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Nacogdoches Blueberry Festival is just over a week away, and this year’s blueberry crops look a little different. A partnership between the City of Nacogdoches and The Blueberry Place provides a spot for people to pick their own berries during the Blueberry Festival. Owner Sherrie Randall said it’s a great partnership.

East Texas blueberry crops hit hard by late season freeze, but plenty left for festival, pickers

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man accepted a plea deal Friday to serve 18 years in prison for causing a deadly crash last year. Nicholas Ray Agustin, 20, pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault for a crash he caused last October. It happened on State Highway 110 near Tyler, when Agustin crossed into the other lane of traffic, where he collided with another car.

Tyler man to serve 18 years in prison for deadly crash

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - East Texas Now host Devyn Shea had the opportunity to speak with the director and a young cast member from the Tyler Civic Theatre Center’s production of The Sound of Music. Director Kim Bond and Olive Watson, who plays Brigitta, spoke about working on one of musical theatre’s most iconic productions.

WATCH: Director, actress talking bringing ‘The Sound of Music’ to life at Tyler Civic Theatre

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin man was driving over 100 miles per hour when he hit the vehicle of a woman who was not medically advised to drive, according to a crash report. Lance Irvin Modisette, 18, died on the scene in the May 19 crash in Nacogdoches...

TxDOT report states Lufkin man was driving over 100 mph at time of fatal crash

East Texas lawmakers explain votes on Paxton impeachment

KLTV 7′s Jamey Boyum talks with Former Great Texas Balloon Race Board Chair Michelle Ford about longtime volunteer Larry Aldrige who passed away on Thursday. Aldridge began volunteering for the race in 1990 and was part of Great Texas Balloon Race Founder Bill Bussey’s Crew. Aldridge became a member of the race board. His son Blake Aldridge became a balloon pilot and will be participating in this year’s race.

Kilgore police: Suspects caught on camera trying to break into wrong apartment

Lindale, TX

LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - The Lindale Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a high speed chase that ended with the suspect crashing out and fleeing on foot. According to the Lindale PD chief, officers attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop but the suspect refused...

Lindale PD involved in high speed pursuit, suspect on the loose

Great Texas Balloon Race founder Bill Bussey doesn't usually take passengers in his racing balloon, but today he made an exception. Tyler animal rehab operator warns against taking in wildlife. Updated: 5 hours ago. The rescue group rehabilitates wildlife with their own funds and has taken in over 100 raccoons,...

Tyler police release information about boxcutter stabbing

CROCKETT, Texas (KBTX) - Crockett Police are asking for the public’s help in locating suspects involved in a burglary. On Wednesday, May 31, officers were called to United Ag & Turf in Crockett for an overnight break-in. Six commercial Stihl chainsaws were stolen. From video footage, police got a...

Crockett Police looking for suspects who broke into John Deer dealership

Rusk, TX

Cherokee County, TX

RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - An employee with the Cherokee County tax office was indicted on May 22 for theft from the county. Gina Denise Upshaw, 62, of Rusk, was arrested in connection with the disappearance of funds from the Cherokee County tax office. Upshaw has been charged with theft, tampering with a governmental record and money laundering. The theft charge indicated that she stole over $300,000.

Employee accused of stealing over $300K from Cherokee County tax office

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Jacksonville native opens beauty school in her hometown

JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Always A1 Beauty School is owned by Jacksonville high school graduate, Alex Smith. She always had a passion for beauty and wanted...

Jacksonville native opens beauty school in her hometown

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