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Police arrest East Texas 'contractor' accused of scamming multiple customers
KILGORE, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above is from a November 2023 interview with a victim of Terrones'. An East Texas contractor accused of scamming multiple customers is now behind bars. According to Gregg County judicial records, Ignacio "Nacho" Terrones Jr., 33, of Kilgore, was arrested by the...
Gilmer Police seizes black tar heroin, guns, over $2,200 from alleged drug traffickers
GILMER, Texas (KETK) – The Gilmer Police Department said they seized guns, drugs and cash while executing a search warrant on Thursday. Officials said they executed a search warrant at a residence which allegedly housed two known drug dealers in Upshur County at around 6 a.m. on Thursday. While searching the home Gilmer PD officers […]
Longview fire marshal gives update on suspected fentanyl-laced candy
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Longview Fire Department Facebook post put up last week has been pulled down by LFD. Friday, the department posted a picture of candy they were told was laced with fentanyl. They put up the post as a warning to everyone that there could be candy out there that is dangerous. They received a picture of the candy and the information from one of their paramedics. On Monday, they discovered the results of the drug test hadn’t come in yet, so they pulled the post.
Man accused of threatening people with butcher-style knife at East Texas park arrested
KILGORE, Texas — A man accused of threatening people, including police officers, with a butcher-style knife was arrested at a Kilgore park Tuesday night. According to the Kilgore Police Department, the man was actively threatening several people at the downtown city park. When he refused to follow orders, an officer used a 40mm less lethal launcher that hit the man in the stomach, causing him to immediately fall to the ground.
Avalon Faire offers medieval fun for 2 more weekends in Kilgore
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - If you long for the good old days, well, we have some exceptionally old days you can visit. We’re talking about the Avalon Faire happening for two more weekends at 1076 FM 1252 West near Kilgore. We visited the faire on Sunday, and you’d better plan your day well if you want to catch everything.
Safely dispose of prescription medicine with DEA’s national ‘Takeback’
TYLER Texas (KETK) – Every year, over two million prescriptions are written in Texas, but they aren’t always used. National Takeback Day gives residents the opportunity to safely dispose of their unused meds. Despite every best effort, sometimes prescription meds can end up in the wrong hands and law enforcement is working to keep all […]
Tuesday Night Forecast: Spring like weather with storm chances returning
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild. Low: 63. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms north of Tyler & Longview. Chance of rain: 20%. High: 82. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy, warm, and humid. Low: 64. High: 84. Winds: S 15 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies […]
Longview ISD seeks $456M bond this year after two failed attempts
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – More than a dozen East Texas school districts are asking voters for millions of dollars in bond measures. Longview ISD is proposing $456 million in updates and new facilities. After two failed bond proposals, Longview ISD is asking for voters’ support on another multi-million-dollar measure. “In November we asked voters to […]
Crash involving 18-wheeler blocking traffic on I-20 in Kilgore
KILGORE, Texas — A crash involving an 18-wheeler is blocking traffic on I-20 in Kilgore. According to the Kilgore Fire Department, the two-vehicle crash occurred in the southbound lanes of I-20 at the Hwy. 259 off-ramp. Drivers are asked to avoid the affected area. Details concerning injuries are unknown...
Longview High School Choir needs last boost to meet fundraising goal
The Longview High School Choir is going to France for a performance on D-Day, but the question is, “Just how many students will get to go?” They are $27,000 short of their fund-raising goal. If no more money comes in, several people will be told they can’t go.
2024 East Texas Giving Day: Buckner Children and Family Services
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Shelly Smith with Buckner Children and Family Services in Gregg County stopped by East Texas Live on Thursday to tell us about their non-profit. East Texas Giving Day is April 30 and if you would like to donate to this non-profit you can click here.
Longview Chamber of Commerce joins lawsuit against FTC over non-compete ban
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Chamber of Commerce has joined two national organizations and a state organization in filing a lawsuit in a Tyler federal courthouse against the Federal Trade Commission for their ban on noncompete agreements. Lawsuits were expected after the FTC issued the ban on Tuesday. In...
Longview ISD teacher among educators vying to be America's Favorite Teacher, win $25,000 grand prize
LONGVIEW, Texas — A Longview ISD teacher is vying to become America's Favorite Teacher to win a $25,000 grand prize and a trip to Hawaii. Schrundagale Griffith, a sixth-grade math teacher at Foster Middle School, is currently in fourth place and looking to make the top five before this Thursday at 9 p.m.
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