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East Texas teachers recognized at Teachers of the Year event
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – Dozens of educators across East Texas were celebrated Thursday afternoon at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore at their regional 2025 Teachers of the Year ceremony. “When you love what you do, you don’t work a day in your life,” Diana Smith, from Edgewood ISD, said. The Region 7 […]
Boys & Girls Club in Kilgore closing after 15 years
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Boys & Girls Club of Rusk County has announced that the Boys & Girls Club Kilgore Unit is closing after 15 years of serving East Texas children and families. “We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the staff, volunteers, donors, and community members who have supported the Boys […]
Longview joins Tyler Legacy in District 10-6A
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Lobos are back in the 6A classification after spending the last four years in 5A, and Tyler Legacy is going into their second season under Coach Beau Trahan’s regime. Longview finished last season with an 11-2 record and made it to the Regional...
East Texas Conn's HomePlus stores among locations closing following company's bankruptcy filing
TYLER, Texas — East Texas locations of the home goods store Conn's HomePlus are shutting down after the 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer recently filed for bankruptcy. Tyler, Longview, Lufkin and Texarkana Conn's are closing their doors as well as all other locations. The stores are hosting a going...
Gladewater football coach Jack Murphy inducted into THSCA Hall of Honor
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KETK) – Jack Murphy, who coached the Gladewater Bears to 11 consecutive playoff appearances in the 1960’s and 1970’s, has been inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor. Murphy was born in Tyler back in 1938. He played for Chapel Hill High School, Tulsa University and then Tyler […]
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
"Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
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