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Palestine, TX

ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Two people were killed in a crash on State Highway 19 Thursday afternoon when one driver attempted to make a U-turn. Justen Daniel Woodruff, 33, of Athens, was driving a Hyundai Elantra south on TX-19 at about 3:45 p.m. when he reportedly made a U-turn in front of a Volvo truck tractor towing a trailer and was struck, according to a DPS release.

2 killed in crash with 18-wheeler on Hwy 19 near Palestine

Sulphur Springs, TX

HOPKINS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Authorities responded to a motorcycle crash on March 29 at around 1:18 p.m. that left one person dead and another injured about 4 miles East of Sulphur Springs. According to a preliminary report by the Texas DPS, Michael Huggins, 44, of Sulphur Springs, was driving...

1 dead and another injured in motorcycle crash near Sulphur Springs

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Kilgore, TX

RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking two people accused of abuse of a corpse, possession of illegal drugs and organized criminal activity. On Mar. 30, authorities responded to conduct a death investigation on Rusk County Road 169D. Leads were developed that led officers to believe the person had died elsewhere and been moved to conceal the cause and location of death, according to a post from the Rusk County Sheriff’s Office.

Rusk County officials searching for 2 accused of dumping body

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Tyler, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Longtime news anchor for KTBB John Sims, 70, has died from injuries sustained in an auto-pedestrian crash on Tuesday, March 28, according to KTBB owner Paul Gleiser. According to information provided by the Tyler Police Department, Sims was struck by a motor vehicle while he was...

Tyler radio newsman John Sims dies days after auto-pedestrian crash

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - As of 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, The Tyler Police Department is working a traffic incident that has caused utility lines to be down on Front Street. All westbound traffic on Front Street at Glenwood Blvd is closed. All westbound traffic will be diverted northbound onto Glenwood Blvd.

Front Street power lines downed by truck in Tyler, traffic diverted

Smith County, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County and surrounding areas experienced a brief tornado warning on Friday afternoon, and many areas saw hail. Viewers submitted video footage and photos showing the strong winds, heavy rain, and small hail stones in and around Tyler. Most hail shown was half an inch or smaller, though there were unconfirmed reports of quarter and even ping-pong ball sized hail stones.

Smith County faces brief tornado warning, hail

Longview, TX

PINE TREE, Texas (KLTV) -An East Texas business owner, prepping for the days work, was startled as he saw a bleeding man stumbling toward him, begging for help. It happened in Longview Wednesday morning. Business owner Christopher Williams was preparing to open his barber shop Wednesday morning when he was...

Longview barbershop owner surprised by wounded man begging for help

Gregg County, TX

GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas veterans service office pleads with its commissioners court for a new venue. The county-funded Veterans Service office in Longview is battling two problems that are interfering with their ability to help veterans in need. At Gregg County Commissioners Court, numerous veterans took...

Veterans ask Gregg County commissioners for help with new venue, location

Lufkin, TX

Newly available documents reveal that one of two East Texas men accused in the murder of Athens teenagers may have set up his co-defendant to be robbed. Longview police are searching for the person responsible for a shooting that left one man injured. Updated: 5 hours ago. Cooper Reid, an...

Lufkin police high-speed pursuit video shows passenger being ejected

Smith County auditor warns of ‘tough’ budget process ahead of FY2024 planning. While we’re still about six months away from the start of the next budget year, the Smith County auditor says the FY2024 budget process will be “tough” and advised county leaders to not get too comfortable with their current financial situation.

Longview police investigate shooting on Pine Tree Road

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - East Texans are weighing in on a plan to improve traffic congestion along one of the busiest roads in South Tyler. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) held a third public meeting on Tuesday to get input on a project that would widen Old Jacksonville Highway.

East Texans react to proposed changes to Old Jacksonville Hwy in Tyler

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin police say that two medical offices have been broken into after business hours in recent weeks. A safe was reported stolen from a medical office in the 300 block of Medical Park Drive. The office was broken into overnight on Monday; office staff arrived Tuesday morning to find the front door pried open. The safe contained a small amount of petty cash.

Lufkin police report 2 medical office burglaries

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - KTBB Radio news anchor John Sims is in the intensive care unit at UT Health East Texas in Tyler after being hit by a vehicle. The auto-pedestrian crash happened Tuesday around 8:30 a.m. on Front St. at Bonner Ave. Sims suffered a severe brain injury that...

Tyler radio newsman in ICU after being hit by vehicle

Mineola, TX

MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - The superintendent of Mineola schools has released a statement about threats of violence in the district that ended with one juvenile turned over to Wood County Juvenile Justice. According to Superintendent Cody Mize, a report was made to the Middle School Administration Office on Thursday concerning...

Mineola ISD police arrest juvenile for alleged threats of violence

Athens, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Newly available documents reveal that one of two East Texas men accused in the murder of Athens teenagers may have set up his co-defendant to be robbed. According to an arrest affidavit, on the night of Thursday, March 23, Aaron Johnson, 20, of Tyler, was attempting to trade an AR-15 rifle in exchange for a Springfield XD 9mm pistol and $400 to someone known only as “ASG.” To make the trade, Johnson and a third party were told to meet with ASG’s associates, Donovan Travis Dodd, 19, and Ladarius Jackson, 17, in the parking lot of Royal Crest Apartments in Tyler. Johnson told investigators that, once at the meeting place, he entered the backseat of an SUV, with Dodd and Jackson in the front. The affidavit states that Johnson passed the AR-15 to Dodd before attempting to grab a handful of cash from Jackson, who refused to let go of it. Jackson then fired a single shot from the Springfield XD, which hit Johnson in the leg. Johnson said he then took the pistol from Jackson before firing seven rounds into Jackson and Dodd. Investigators said Johnson told them he then exited the vehicle and fled to a nearby residence where he called for EMS. Both Dodd and Jackson died.

Affidavit: Athens teens killed while trying to rob man of gun

Austin, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - One of the biggest changes to the foster care system in East Texas is underway: privatization. “This transition does create challenges, and there’s lots of need in our community,” said Smith County 321st District Court Judge Robert Wilson during the 4Kids4Families kickoff event at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler.

Foster care system in 23 East Texas counties soon to be run by private entity

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The motive behind the Lufkin skating rink shooting on Saturday has been revealed in an arrest affidavit. Derrick Jamar Smith, 36, of Houston showed up towards the end of his daughter’s birthday party at Skate Ranch in Lufkin, according to the affidavit. The party was thrown by the stepfather of Smith’s daughter, who was not named in the document, and the two men were reported to have gotten into an argument.

Affidavit: Man shot daughter’s stepfather at Lufkin skating rink birthday party

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Each year since 2009, transgender communities and supporters use events to raise awareness. On Friday evening, three to four dozen people gathered on the downtown Tyler Square to show support. They say they believe it is important for them to stand against Texas legislation that they say would affect lives if approved.

Supporters gather on Tyler square for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Affidavit: Malakoff man set up Tyler man to be robbed prior to apartment complex shooting

Marshall, TX

EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - It’s been five years since Kari’s Law, which is a law requiring businesses and organizations to have phone systems capable of dialing 911 directly without having to dial a number to get an outside line first, passed. The murder that sparked the legislation happened in East Texas.

‘A lifelong commitment:’ Awareness of Kari’s Law continues after passing in 2018

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A Longview teenager got the chance of a lifetime to rock out with his favorite band during a recent live show. Coleman Goelz, 16, managed to get the attention of The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers near the end of their show at Choctaw Casinos & Resorts in Oklahoma on March 24. Coleman and some friends were in the front row holding up cellphones with messages saying “PLEASE LET ME DRUM FOR REASONS UKNOWN” and “CAN I DRUM FOR REASONS UNKNOWN?”, in the hopes that Flowers would notice and pull him on-stage for a performance of the song For Reasons Unknown.

Longview teen pulled on-stage to play drums for The Killers

Canton, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Canton man was sentenced to 97 months in prison for federal drug trafficking violations on Thursday. Ashton Norris, 30, was indicted by federal grand jury on Dec. 5, 2021. He pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intention to distribute on Aug. 22, 2022. On Thursday, Norris was sentenced to 97 months by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker.

Canton man gets 8 years for drug trafficking

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Catch East Texas News at 4 every Monday through Friday. At the Gregg County Commissioners Court meeting Thursday, numerous veterans took to the podium to speak to the members about the difficult conditions they face when trying to get help form the veterans services office in Longview. Longview teen pulled...

WebXtra: East Texas Food Bank sees increase in need with end of emergency SNAP benefits

DEEP EAST TEXAS, Texas (KTRE) - On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Deep East Texas seeks to mend the scars of the unfair welcome received by Vietnam veterans. The Vietnam war was once the longest war in American history, stretching from 1955 to 1975. This war bitterly divided the U.S., and service members unfairly caught flak once they got home.

East Texans who served honored with Vietnam War Veterans Day events

Bullard, TX

BULLARD, Texas (KLTV) - Bullard Independent School District’s head football coach will step down from his position at the beginning of the next school year. It was announced Friday that Scott Callaway, who has served as both athletic director and head football coach since 2017, will resign his position as football coach at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year to focus solely on working as Bullard ISD’s athletic director.

Scott Callaway announces retirement as Bullard ISD head football coach

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Small plane crash near airport in Gladewater

The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office is upgrading their current body camera system. The new WatchGuard cameras will be purchased using ARPA funds in the amount of...

Small plane crash near airport in Gladewater

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