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Texas hospital to close, lay off 94
Select Specialty Hospital in Longview, Texas, will close on or about June 30, resulting in the termination of 94 employees, Becker's has confirmed. "We hope to accomplish this closing with the least possible disruption to the lives of our employees and the community," the Eastern Texas facility wrote in a May 1 filing with the state.
East Texas Red Lobster locations among national sudden closures
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Several Red Lobster seafood restaurants have reportedly closed across East Texas. The endless Cheddar Bay Biscuits will no longer grace the following cities in East Texas: All three restaurants have their hours listed as “closed” all week and they could not be contacted over the phone. Many Red Lobster locations have […]
Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center to receive $15K grant
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center (LACAC) said they will receive a $15,000 grant from a national nonprofit that will support their work with pets in the community. According to a release, Petco Love is investing into the center to save and improve the lives of Longview pets. Shelter manager Chris […]
Teen hospitalized, 1 arrested after Lindale shooting
LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - A Lone Star man was arrested on Saturday after allegedly getting into an argument with an 18-year-old and shooting him twice. Frank Kahlil Miller, 27, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after a shooting incident led to one person being hospitalized. At...
Gladewater man gets 40 years in prison for delivery of meth
UNION GROVE, Texas (KETK) – A Gladewater man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for delivery of methamphetamines on Monday. According to a press release, Jabar Okeith Miller, 49 of Gladewater, pled guilty to delivering meth to a confidential informant in Union Grove on Aug. 2, 2023. Officials said in a release from the […]
Several East Texas animal rescues named 'It Takes Balls' grant recipients by Miranda Lambert's MuttNation
TYLER, Texas — Miranda Lambert is giving back to East Texas animal shelters through her charity, MuttNation. According to the charity, several local shelters have been named "It Takes Balls" grant recipients, including:. Athens Animal Rescue Shelter. Cedar Creek Lake Friends of Animals, Inc. Longview Animal Care and Adoption...
Longview ISD eclipse waiver approved by school board
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview ISD school board approved an attendance waiver on Monday night. The waiver was requested due to low student attendance on April 8, the day of the total solar eclipse. The waiver excuses any instructional days due to inclement weather, health, or safety-related issues from TEA funding calculations. Specifically, the attendance has to be at least 10 percent below last school year’s overall average attendance.
Longview Fire Department offers free lifesaving skills through ‘Stop the Bleed’
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Minutes count when saving a life from severe bleeding. And so with May being “Stop the Bleed” month, the Longview Fire Department is making East Texans aware of bleeding control through their free training courses. “In the city limits of Longview, our response time...
JOB ALERT: Valet Living in Longview needs a Trash Collector – Personal Truck Required – PT, Nights
Use your truck to transport trash bags collected from residents’ doorsteps to the onsite trash compactor at the apartment community (no large or bulk items, and no offsite driving or dumping). Take required photos (arrival, departure, tracking, non-compliance) using our company’s App during service. Enjoy working close to...
5 injured in Longview apartment complex shooting
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Police Department said that one person was shot and four others were injured in a shooting at the Belaire Manor Apartments on Friday. Longview PD responded to the apartments at 1501 E. Young Street around 10:25 p.m. on Friday. According to a press release, “unknown actors” targeted one person […]
Longview finishes spring football with Green and White scrimmage
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — The Longview Lobos will have plenty of new faces on the field this coming football season, and on Monday, they took part in the annual Green and White spring scrimmage. The Lobos will open the regular season on Aug. 30, when they head to Lufkin to take on the rival Panthers.
Longview’s Livesay finishes top five at Bassmaster event
COLUMBIA, S.C. (KLTV) - Longview native Lee Livesay earned his 15th top ten of his career on Monday when he finished in fourth place at the Bassmaster Elite on Lake Murray. Livesay hauled in 20 fish during the four-day event for a total weight of 76 pounds and 13 ounces. He trailed first place by just under 18 pounds.
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