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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.

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

Longview, TX

PINE TREE, Texas (KLTV) -An East Texas business owner, prepping for the days work, is startled as he sees a bleeding man stumbling towards him, begging for help. It happened in Longview this morning. Police were called to a shooting near the Pine Tree primary school, in the 18-hundred block...

Longview police investigate shooting on Pine Tree Road

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

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

Gilmer, TX

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Roofers reporting for work at a house on Airstrip Road in Gilmer found a body on Monday. According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the site at around 9:30 a.m. where the workers say they had shown up to do a roofing job and found a body outside the house.

Gilmer man arrested after workers find father’s body in yard

Dallas, TX

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An Athens man was arrested on Tuesday following a warrant for impersonating a Winnsboro Police Officer. According to an arrest affidavit, Dallas Foy Browning, 26, approached Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse on Wednesday at the Henderson County Livestock Show claiming to be a Winnsboro Police officer.

Athens man accused of impersonating an officer, stalking high schooler

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The trial for a woman accused of leaving her child in a hot car has been set for April 11 on Monday morning. Daniell Michelle Ervin, 38, of Tyler, was arrested in May 2022 in connection with the death of a child found in a hot car. The incident happened in July 2021.

Tyler woman accused in hot-car death gets April trial date

Canton, TX

VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A former children’s pastor and finance director at a Canton church has been indicted by a Van Zandt County grand jury. According to the indictment, Donna Corry Drake was booked into the Van Zandt County jail on Friday after being accused of stealing money from Lakeside Baptist Church over a period of years from Oct. 1, 2018 to Sept. 15, 2022.

Van Zandt County grand jury indicts Canton woman in connection with theft of church funds

Smith County, TX

Animal advocate demands accountability to help with stray animal problem in Smith County. “We have an overabundance of animals,” said Coyle. “It keeps getting worse. And if we all don’t work together, we’re never going to get a result.”. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. Watch KLTV...

WebXtra: Hispanic Longview couple finds church congregation online

Grand Saline, TX

GRAND SALINE, Texas (KLTV) - A Grand Saline High School senior was one of two people who died as a result of a multi-vehicle car crash Sunday evening. Grand Saline ISD made the announcement via a social media post Monday afternoon. According to the post, Micayla Kolb, 17, was involved in the crash and has died.

Grand Saline High School student among 2 killed in crash near Quitman

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

Animal advocate demands accountability to help with stray animal problem in Smith County. “We have an overabundance of animals,” said Coyle. “It keeps getting worse. And if we all don’t work together, we’re never going to get a result.”. Updated: 6 hours ago. |. “I mean,...

Longview couple finds way to share church with members around the world

Catch East Texas News at 4 every Monday through Friday. What's the best method for getting sticky price tags off of your new mirror, picture frame, or dishes? I figured out the best hack to show you!. Second Tyler man arrested in connection with 90-pound weed bust. Updated: 2 hours...

UT Tyler School of Medicine introduces Simulated Patient Program

Troup, TX

TROUP, Texas (KLTV) - Cooper Reid, an injured Troup football player, has won a livestock prize thanks to some help from his family. Ty Lindsey helped keep and show Cooper’s hogs at the a recent livestock show. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talked with Ty Lindsey, one of Cooper’s cousins, to...

WebXtra: Injured Troup football player’s hog takes top prize at Smith County Show

Flint, TX

FLINT, Texas (KLTV) - A person in Flint has claimed a top prize, worth $1 million, in the Texas Lottery scratch ticket game. The 200X Cash Blitz ticket was bought in Midland at Uncle’s 130203, according to a release from the lottery commission. The person who won has chosen to remain anonymous.

Flint resident wins $1 million lottery scratch-off prize

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler’s podcast “Roses and Weeds” is looking to establish a more open dialogue with citizens. The podcast helps Tyler citizens learn about where their money is going, and also helps put some faces to the many city departments. We talked with two of the hosts, Julie Goodgame and Adriana Rodriguez.

Tyler podcasters discuss ‘Roses and Weeds’

It’s a tool that can save a life. Narcan is relatively newly available drug used to treat opioid overdoses. The CDC estimates nearly 27,000 lives have been saved. Taking the project to space allows astronauts, “To grow fresh produce in spaceflight where astronauts are going for deep space missions and they really want fresh produce over this longer time,” UT Tyler Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Dr. Shawana Tabassum said.

‘Facts and circumstances’ compelled DA to seek death penalty against Ezekiel Kelly

Two bills, authored by Sen. Bryan Hughes, (R-Mineola), that restrict and criminalize drag shows have passed senate committee. The UT Tyler School of Medicine is recruiting community members to role-play as patients for the upcoming class of medical students. KLTV 7′s Kristine Guevara has more on what East Texans can expect from the Simulated Patient Program.

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Tyler police investigating after victim found shot to death inside residence

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Tyler police report that on Monday a person was shot and killed inside a home. On February 6 at about 4:20...

Tyler police investigating after victim found shot to death inside residence

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