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Power outages, numerous damages in East Texas in storm’s wake
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The maps of power companies in East Texas are beginning to light up again with red outage reports. In the Kilgore area, there are nearly 11,000 customers without electricity Monday night, as of 10 p.m. Longview reports 3,168 without power. Wood County Electric Cooperative has around...
Longview man charged in February pedestrian death
LONGVIEW, Texas — A Gregg County grand jury in the 188th District Court has charged a 46-year-old Longview man with intoxication manslaughter in connection with a Feb. 26 wreck. Lantz Darensbourg was arrested after Longview police said he “was driving west on W. Hope Dr, left the roadway striking...
Major crash blocks George Richey Rd. in Spring Hill area of Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas — A major crash is blocking George Richey Rd. in the Spring Hill area of Longview. According to witnesses, an overturned semi has blocked the roadway near the Harley Ridge Rd. intersection. Residents described hearing a loud "boom" just before 4 a.m. CBS19 is working to get...
East Texas Now: Understanding the D-Day invasion, Battle of Normandy
NORMANDY, France (KLTV) - On their second day abroad, the Longview Choir group will continue their immersion in history with visits to Arromanches-les-Bains, Gold Beach, Sainte Lo and Bayeux. The students from Longview will visit the D-Day 360 Museum in Arromanches. Here, the choir members will get an overview of...
East Texas picking up the pieces after series of storms downs trees, power lines
Weeks of storms have strafed Texas with hail, high winds, tornadoes and pop-up hurricane-force gusts, leaving hundreds of thousands of Texans without power and homes and stores ripped apart. Last month, Houston was littered with glass shards from the windows of skyscrapers, and in the past week, thousands in the...
Calallen advances to State Championship; wins in 8 innings 3-2 over Spring Hill
Calallen holds off Spring Hill winning the UIL 4A State Semifinals 3-2 in the eighth inning. The Championship is set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m. against Canyon or Texarkana Liberty-Eylau at UT Austin.
East Texas Airbnb offers discounts for lineman and folks displaced by power outages
BULLARD, Texas — In a time of need, East Texans are stepping up to help neighbors in need. "Last year we thought it was busy, but this year it just seems like Tyler has been hit with storm after storm. We’re spread thinner than we have been in many years," Green Acres Baptist Church volunteer Shirley Horsely said.
Making mooo-ves: local Chick-fil-A celebrates 1st anniversary
Making mooo-ves: local Chick-fil-A celebrates 1st anniversary Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com Tue, 06/04/2024 - 19:16 Image Byron Patton receives award for saving a life with the Heimlich TRIBUNE PHOTO / NICOLE KIMBALL ...
‘Drowning is fast and silent’: Tips to avoid drowning after deaths of 2 children
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The National Drowning Prevention Alliance has key reminders before people enjoy time out by the water this summer. “Drowning is fast and silent,” said Adam Katchmarchi, CEO of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. In East Texas, two toddlers lost their lives from drowning last week. “Drowning is the single leading cause of death […]
Police responding to major crash in northwest Longview
LONGVIEW, Texas — The Longview Police Department is responding to a major crash in the northwestern part of the city. According to the LPD, the crash occurred at the intersection of Reel Rd. and Pine Tree Rd., near Pine Tree Primary School. Injuries have been reported and drivers are...
Project Lifesaver comes to Cass County to improve dementia care
CASS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Area, Project Lifesaver and Cass County have partnered to bring the revolutionary dementia care program to more households. According to a release, Cass County officials recently completed training with Project Lifesaver to implement their program. Project Lifesaver is a program designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia […]
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