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East Texas farmer battles drought ahead of fall harvest
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Lindale farmer says a late March frost and a dry summer have created back-to-back challenges for his operation this season. Victor Zillmer, who runs Zillmer Farms, said the frost in March delayed crops that would normally be producing by now. The delay, he said, has left his plants more vulnerable to the drought that followed.
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Longview nonprofit empowers East Texas youth with Saturday business fair
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Young entrepreneurs in East Texas are scheduled to showcase their business ventures Saturday at the Longview Mall in Longview. Sponsored by the Empowerment Community Development Corporation, the Action Children’s Business Fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the mall’s food court.
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No property tax increase, employee raises included in proposed city of Longview budget
No property tax rate increase for Longview residents. No increase in water and sewer rates. A 46-cent increase in sanitation rates and pay raises for city employees. Those are some of the highlights of the proposed 2026-27 budget that City Manager Rolin McPhee recently presented to the City Council. The presentation triggers a series of meetings and public hearings expected to ultimately end with adoption of the budget on Sept. 17 and a vote on the proposed tax rate on Sept. 18.
marshalltexas.net
Applications Are Open for Boards and Commissions
The City of Marshall is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on a board or commission. The application deadline is Friday, Sept. 11. Boards and commissions provide valuable citizen input on a variety of city topics, including parks, historic preservation, zoning, downtown development, tourism, library services, beautification and community development. Serving on a board or commission is an opportunity to share knowledge and help shape the future of Marshall.
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JOB ALERT: Assistant manager wanted at Vans in Tyler
Duties: Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Brand Advocates to deliver consistent, best-in-class customer experience that reflects our brand values and purpose. You will partner closely with the Store Manager to drive profitability by ensuring excellence in customer engagement, merchandising, operations, and community connection. In the Store Manager’s absence, assume full responsibility for the store. Support the store team in achieving and exceeding sales goals by monitoring progress against key performance indicators, while also achieving individual goals. Partner with the Store Manager to manage expenses, control shrinkage, and drive profitability.
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Longview, Texas mid-year housing market review
Seven months into 2026, the housing market is showing signs of unwinding from the pandemic-era frenzy that drained supply, pushed prices to record highs, and brought activity to a standstill. Buyers have more homes to choose from than they did at the start of the year, competition has balanced in a few slower markets, and price growth has remained relatively modest. Affordability is still a key issue and is limiting activity, though.
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Water service disruption scheduled for Marshall residents
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — In a Facebook post, the City of Marshall notified citizens of a planned water outage. The post asked water customers in an area along Highway 80, from the Duncan Addition to Loop 390, to prepare for an outage scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 8 p.m. on Monday, August 3.
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Boil water notice issued for Moore Station
MOORE STATION, Texas (KETK) – The Henderson County community of Moore Station has issued a boil water notice for all their water supply customers after a main line leak. According to Moore Station Water Supply Corporation, a main line leak lead to a loss in pressure, prompting the corporation to issue a boil water notice […]
KSLA
Abandoned Marshall school could become apartments
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) - A developer has submitted a rezoning application to convert the former Marshall Junior High School into a multi-family housing complex, with plans to break ground before the end of the year. Versatile Development is proposing an apartment complex of about 240 units on the site. Five...
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Gearing up for the Noonday Farmer’s Market
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Daniel Evans, Noonday Market Director and owner of Jesus Jams, and Amber Tompkins, owner of Amber’s Aromatherapy, stopped by East Texas Living to share about their upcoming Noonday Farmers Market. The market will be on Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Noonday Methodist Church. For more information, […]
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JOB ALERT: Interns wanted at Caldwell Zoo in Tyler
The zoo is seeking highly motivated, hard-working, professional minded students who want to take advantage of educational opportunities to gain on-the-job experience in the zoological career field. Duties: Support the Zoo's Education and Events Department by assisting in the development of education curriculum and special events. Assist in teaching classes,...
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Kilgore home baker turns rising baking skills into thriving small business
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – If East Texans want home-cooked sweets delivered these days, all they need to do is message home baker Zanna McGee, but before she had a thriving small business, it started with her dream of owning a stand mixer. “I really wanted a KitchenAid, but unfortunately, they’re like $600 so I couldn’t afford […]