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Canton defeats Athens 44-21 to win district championship
CANTON, Texas (KLTV) - Canton defeated Athens 44-21 on Friday night to claim the District 9-4A Division II championship at Norris Birdwell Stadium. The Eagles trailed 14-12 at halftime before using second-half adjustments to secure the win. First-half scoring. Athens quarterback Khion Brown opened the scoring with an 85-yard touchdown...
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Tyler High School to offer mariachi class next school year
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler High School will offer a mariachi class next school year, giving middle school mariachi students in Tyler a chance to continue the music in high school. The sound of mariachi music fills the halls of Caldwell Arts Academy, where middle school students are celebrating their...
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Gilmer Buckeyes earn Red Zone Game Ball after upset of No. 1 Carthage
GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - The Gilmer Buckeyes are this week’s Red Zone Game Ball recipient following a massive Week 10 victory over the state’s top-ranked Carthage Bulldogs. “The fans were everywhere. They packed it out. The people from Carthage were great — that’s Friday Night Lights. It was amazing. Thankful that we were able to come out with a W,” Gilmer head coach Alan Metzel said.
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Tyler defeats Mesquite 63-28
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler defeated Mesquite 63-28. Kayden Walker returned the opening kickoff more than 70 yards. Quarterback Raykell Ford scored on a 20-yard keeper, putting Tyler on the board 20 seconds into the game. Senior Adrion Phillips recovered a fumble at the 10-yard line after Mesquite had an...
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Tyler Junior College breaks ground on new Perkins Family Education Center in Rusk
Tyler Junior College leaders broke ground on the new TJC South: Perkins Family Education Center in Rusk last week. The new facility is set to be located on the southeast corner of the courthouse square in Rusk, at 175 S. Henderson St, serving Rusk and surrounding communities. The center will offer healthcare courses in the College's LVN and ADN nursing programs.
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Mabank ISD superintendent bids farewell
MABANK‑When someone has a positive influence in a community, it can be hard to see them leave. Mabank Independent School District (ISD) Interim Superintendent, Dr. Russell Marshall’s retirement marks nearly two decades and two separate tenures as superintendent, he has guided the district through steady growth, built the facilities its students will learn in for generations, and earned the lasting trust of the community it serves. On Oct. 27, he announced that he will retire for the second time.
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Rusk Breaks Ground On Planned TJC Community And Learning Center, Eyes Fall 2027 Opening
Tyler Junior College officials and members of the Perkins family broke ground on a planned community and learning center at a donated property in downtown Rusk, with an opening anticipated in fall 2027. TJC has identified Rusk, Jacksonville and surrounding communities as part of the southernmost area it aims to serve.
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Canton, Athens battle for district title in Red Zone Game of the Week
CANTON, Texas (KLTV) - The Athens Hornets take their unbeaten record on the road Friday night to battle the Canton Eagles, who are also undefeated, for the District 9-4A Division II championship. Since 2004, Canton and Athens have played six times, with Canton holding a 4-2 advantage. These two teams...
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Gilmer Shocks No. 1 Carthage, Ends 38-Game Winning Streak
Gilmer pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 Texas high school football season Friday night, stunning No. 1 Carthage 49-42 at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The shocking loss snapped the two-time defending 4A Division II state champions’ 38-game winning streak, handing the Bulldogs their first defeat since August 2024.
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Athens Hornets move to 9-0 after beating Van Vandals
ATHENS, Texas (KETK)– The Athens Hornets are one game away from capping off an undefeated season after picking up a win over the Van Vandals at home Friday night. Final Score: Van 21- Athens 66 With the win, the Hornets advance to 9-0 and will conclude their regular season on the road next Friday against […]