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Longview, TX

KLTV’s Kristine Guevara spoke with Bill Glover, who fought in the Vietnam War, as he shared what this day means to him. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with New Orleans Gardens Owner Rob Holloway about why he’s shutting down the business after being open for six decades. Updated:...

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The sound of bagpipes echoed Monday morning throughout the Tyler Memorial Cemetery, as East Texans paused to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It’s been around for six decades, and if you’ve driven down Judson Road in Longview, you’ve probably seen the New Orleans Gardens, but they’re about to close their greenhouses forever.

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Mount Pleasant, TX

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - Faster, more efficient response can save lives, and that’s why law enforcement undergoes training. Mount Pleasant High School offered their campus to local first responders for an active shooter drill, and KLTV was allowed an inside look. Mount Pleasant ISD Director of Safety and...

Mount Pleasant ISD conducts active shooter training with local first responders

Bullard, TX

Van Zandt County, TX

Former Van Zandt County chief deputy gets 44 months in prison for striking handcuffed arrestee. Speaking in court, Craig Shelton said he accepted full responsibility for violating the victim’s civil rights. Shelton also acknowledged his desire for drug and alcohol counseling, which was included in his sentence. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Sgt. Blake Snell also was sentenced in an obstruction of justice case resulting from the 2021 incident involving Shelton. Snell was accused of lying to investigators about the incident, according to information presented in court.

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Tyler, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Watkins Logan Veterans Home hosted their annual memorial day program Monday morning. Veterans and their families gathered to remember those who sacrificed their lives while serving our country. The event began with the presentation of colors. Followed by the ringing of the bell for every...

Tyler Watkins-Logan Veterans Home hosts Memorial Day barbecue

KLTV’s Kristine Guevara spoke with Bill Glover, who fought in the Vietnam War, as he shared what this day means to him. The City of Longview organized a Memorial Day event featuring a flag retirement ceremony by Boy Scout Troop 201. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talked with Gregg County Sheriff Maxey Cerliano and Gregg County Precinct 2 Commissioner Ray Bostick, Jr., about the event.

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A new mural is being painted near the downtown Tyler square, and one of the artists involved says her work is based on the Azalea District community experience. Artist Emily Gora is one of several painters selected to complete a mural in downtown Tyler. She’s working...

Tyler artist paints playful Azalea District pups as part of new downtown mural

Houston, TX

An urgent plea for help by neighbors led to a small rescue operation in an effort to save a large number of cats left behind after their owner passed away. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Mount Pleasant ISD Director of Safety and Security Hayes Lesher about Active Shooter Training at Mount Pleasant High School.

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Harrison County, TX

Pasadena, TX

HARRISON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A suspect was arrested in Harrison County for allegedly smuggling four people across the country. Rene Eduardo Escobar, 34, of Pasadena, was stopped by an officer around 2:45 a.m. for a defective license plate light according to an arrest document. The document said that the officer noticed four additional occupants through the dark tinted glass. Once the windows were rolled down, the officer noticed that the passengers were covered in mud.

Pasadena man arrested in Harrison County accused of smuggling 4 people

Tatum, TX

TATUM, Texas (KLTV) - An urgent plea for help by neighbors and a small rescue operation continues Wednesday after a large number of cats were left behind at an East Texas home after their owner passed away. It was 12 days ago we first brought you the story of an...

Large group of rescued Tatum cats still in need of homes

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Crockett, TX

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Bossier City, LA

BOSSIER CITY, La. (KSLA) — It looks like Interstate 20 in Bossier City is about to get some much-needed help. Louisiana DOTD recently announced a major project to repair I-20 in Bossier City and parts of Shreveport. “This project has been necessary for quite some time. Anybody who drives...

I-20 to get major overhaul in Bossier

A suspect was arrested after a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist in Longview on Tuesday. The men first acted like customers, but then pulled out handguns began demanding money from the employees and customers. Credit: Houston Police Department / BODY CAMS+ /TMX. Tyler Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen heroes. Updated:...

Tyler woman gets 20 years for dealing drugs

Flower Mound, TX

NORTH TEXAS (KWTX) - Stephen Paul Brinson, a.k.a “Steve-O,” 18, is facing up to 40 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty on May 30 to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, said Leigha Simonton, the U.S. attorney for the northern district of Texas.

Texas teen ‘Steve O’ pleads guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills

Pickton, TX

Como-Pickton, Texas (KLTV) - This morning Lady Eagle fans lined up along State Highway 11 in Como to send the Como-Pickton Lady Eagles softball team to the State Tournament. Como-Pickton hasn’t been to the State Tournament since 1999 when they lost to Coahoma in the Semifinals. The Como-Pickton softball...

Como-Pickton softball team gets state sendoff

HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Como-Pickton softball team is heading to the state final following a win over Stamford Tuesday night. Como-Pickton will play Weiman in the state final Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for the 2A state title.

Como-Pickton softball headed to state championship after defeating Stamford

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A suspect was arrested after a hit-and-run incident involving a cyclist in Longview on Tuesday. The Longview police and fire departments responded to a call around 10 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. 80 and American Legion where a cyclist was struck by a red Kia. Police said the driver of the car continued on U.S. 80 after the crash, and was later stopped on Tryon Road and Hwy 259 north of Longview.

Driver arrested following hit-and-run with bicycle in Longview

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A man on a mini-bike was hit by a car while crossing Hwy 31 in Tyler on Tuesday. Tyler police responded to a call regarding a wreck on Hwy 31 at Eisenhower Drive on Tuesday afternoon. The crash involved a man on a mini-bike who was hit by a Honda CR-V while crossing the highway. The driver of the Honda had failed to yield right-of-way, police said.

Mini-bike driver struck by car on Hwy 31 in Tyler

Bear jumps out of vehicle after door opened with rope

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Two people have died and several more were injured in a five-vehicle crash late Monday afternoon. According to a report by the Longview Police Department, the incident took place around 5 p.m. in the 3100 block of North Eastman Road at the Fourth Street intersection. The report states that Callie Bearden, 19, of Longview, was driving southbound on Eastman Road with one passenger in a Chevrolet Sonic at a high rate of speed when she failed to stop and struck another vehicle. The crash ultimately involved five vehicles in total.

2 killed, 9 injured in 5-vehicle Memorial Day crash in Longview

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LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - It’s no secret that college is expensive. According to the Feeding Texas Network, 29 percent of four-year college students in Texas have...

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