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Officials urge caution after fentanyl discovered in candy in East Texas city
LONGVIEW — Firefighters recently found a potentially lethal narcotic made to look like candy while responding to a medical call at a Longview home. The discovery underscores the impact the opioid epidemic continues to have on the United States and highlights the need for parents to educate their children about the dangers of drugs, officials said.
Wiley University brings back softball since canceling in early 2000s
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – Wiley University announced the return of softball since it was canceled in the early 2000s. According to a release, Wiley University will bringing back softball as a club sport for the 2024-2025 school year, and it will become a varsity sport starting the following year where they will compete in the […]
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.
Officials urge people to do their research before voting in May’s election
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Early voting is underway for May’s municipal races that will run until April 30. Officials remind people that their vote is their voice and are encouraged to do their research before hitting the polls. “It impacts your life oftentimes more than state and federal elections do,” Richard Yeakley, City Of Longview Public […]
Longview murder remains unsolved after 18 years
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - It’s a case that has baffled family members and investigators for nearly two decades. In April 2006, the bludgeoned body of a woman was found dumped in the road in East Texas. Her body was found near the corner of Eastman Road and an I-20...
Longview Lobos choir nears funding goal for Normandy trip as deadline approaches
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Since Tuesday, the Longview High School Choir has received an additional $13,800 in donations for their trip to France on D-Day. The choir was invited to perform at a memorial ceremony in Normandy and needed about $170,000 for 35 students to make the trip. Tuesday, they were $27,000 short, but that amount has been cut in half since KLTV ran a news story on the choir that night.
Local colleges feel relief as FAFSA applications come in
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Staff with several local colleges admit to being nervous several months ago when FAFSA applications were not coming in, but now they are seeing an increase. Students and parents are not the only ones on hold with the new simplified FAFSA system, colleges are as well. “We’ve had some of those same […]
East Texas man arrested after multi-agency operation
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas man has been arrested after a coordinated effort between multiple law enforcement agencies. According to a release, the Marshall PD Criminal investigation Division (CID), the Joint Harrison County Violent Crime and Narcotics Task Force, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Daingerfield PD, Morris County Sheriff’s Office and Texas DPS […]
Shoppers, vendors turn out for last day of spring Hiway 80 Garage Sale
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Sunday was the final day of the historic Hiway 80 Garage Sale, and vendors were out in East Texas trying to salvage a good sales day. The spring version of the sale was hampered by cloudy skies and driving rain, which turned Saturday into an almost total loss. Driving rain prompted most sale vendors to pack up and leave, while others simply covered their wares.
A 32-year-old defensive coordinator hired as Woodlawn new head football coach
Scott Pellegrin can relate to that old saying about opportunity waiting around the corner. But in Pellegrin’s case, it was not far from his house. The former East Ascension defensive coordinator has been hired as Woodlawn’s new head football coach. “I’ve been looking for a head coaching job...
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