Tyler, TX

Nacogdoches, TX

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) -The City of Nacogdoches is gearing up for its most famous festival of the year. Chair of the Blueberry Festival Grace Handler spoke with community partners Thursday morning at the Fredonia Hotel about what is in the works for the annual festival. The event attracts thousands from all around East Texas.

Nacogdoches leaders preview new additions to 33rd annual Blueberry Festival

Texas State

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Motorcycle clubs came together Saturday to wash the veteran memorial wall in Nacogdoches. Dozens of members from Warrior Brotherhood as well as the Free Wheelers motorcycle club came across the state to be here today. The veteran memorial wall is located outside of the Nacogdoches County...

Nacogdoches biker groups host wall wash event for veteran memorial

Lufkin, TX

REDLAND, Texas (KLTV) - Recently, a historical marker and old school bell were unveiled at the old Redland School. Redland School, formerly known as Liberty School, was founded back in 1854 when settlers came to the Redland area of Angelina County. Sarah Stevens, the president of the alumni association for Redland, said the school district was started in several private homes.

Mark in Texas History: Old Redland School recognized for 1800s roots

Gregg County, TX

Gladewater, TX

UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - Memorial Day weekend opened with a beautiful Saturday, marking the unofficial start of the summer boating season in East Texas, and game wardens are out in force. This weekend traditionally sees the highest rates for auto and water-related accidents. Boaters and beach-goers began arriving early...

Game wardens patrolling East Texas lakes on Memorial Day weekend

Mineola, TX

MINEOLA, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas town is celebrating the first new addition to their school system in nearly 40 years. Mineola ISD passed a bond for $29.8 million in May 2022, and they’re using $28 million of that to construct a brand new primary school campus. Superintendent Cody Mize said that by the time construction is finished, it will have been almost 40 years since the last Mineola school was built.

Mineola ISD breaks ground on first new campus in 40 years

Longview, TX

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A plastic manufacturing plant in Longview is set to expand with a capital investment of $2.8 million. The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors voted Thursday to approve the expansion of a Dallas Plastics, LLC., facility. The company said the Longview plant was chosen...

Longview plastic manufacturing plant to add 19 new full-time jobs

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - An open house was held Friday, welcoming the community in to tour the newest home that was built by volunteers of Northeast Texas Habitat for humanity. “This particular home appraised for $190,000. She will be paying the cost of the home, not the retail, not the fair market value, that’s how we keep homes affordable,” said, LaJuan Gordon, CEO at Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity.

Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity builds 115th home

EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - This week on Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff shows off a book with a surprising value. Jeff: I’ve brought Starbucks mugs on quite a few times, but this is the first time I’ve found one from the “Been There” series, which is a coveted series.

Kitchen Pickin’: Elsie the Cow makes an appearance during new set debut

“Tina was an angel. She was a star. She’d already had Proud Mary, so she was a star. And when she walked in the room you knew you were in the room with a star,” RobinHood Brians said. |. A debate at an East Texas commissioners court meeting...

WebXtra: ‘Enterprise zone’ requested for Longview economic development corp.

WebXtra: ‘Enterprise zone’ requested for Longview economic development corp. KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with LEDCO CEO Wayne Mansfield about Longview City Council’s agenda item requesting a State of Texas Enterprise Zone For STEMCO in Longview. If approved the request would move to the state level. Updated: 37...

WATCH: Robber attacks Houston gas station customer

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Fort Worth, TX

HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A man who hasn’t been seen in five days after he left his home Fort Worth was said to enjoy visiting the Davy Crockett National Forest in Houston County, so a search was initiated for him there. According to Sheriff Randy Hargrove, Vincent Berardi,...

Search for missing Fort Worth man centered on national forest in Houston County

“Tina was an angel. She was a star. She’d already had Proud Mary, so she was a star. And when she walked in the room you knew you were in the room with a star,” RobinHood Brians said. |. “To see the fear in their eyes and to...

Tyler police department revamping methods to increase recruitment

Palestine, TX

PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - A candlelight vigil was held for the Palestine ISD students who died in a crash just after the school’s graduation ceremony. 17-year-old Ju’Mija Clewis had just graduated from Palestine High School, and 17-year-old Sheriee Butler had finished the eleventh grade. The two girls were...

Vigil held for Palestine ISD students who died in weekend wreck

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Each year the Tyler Police Department sends an invitation for hundreds of citizens to take part in a survey meant measure opinions on crime, life in Tyler, and how the public thinks that the department is performing. Among the questions asked of respondents:. -Do you believe...

Annual Tyler Police survey gives glimpse into public perception of crime, police dept.

Hallsville, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A rising star in the triathlete world is recovering tonight after he and a friend were hit by a pickup truck while on their bicycles. On Wednesday, professional triathlete Elliot Bach, of Marshall, and a friend were doing cycling training along FM 449 between Hallsville and Marshall, when the pair was struck from behind by a pickup. Bach suffered season-ending injuries and is now at a hospital in Tyler.

East Texas triathlete determined to bounce back after major injury

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A driver involved in a crash that killed a Lufkin High School baseball player and injured two people has died. May 19 at 4:05 p.m., a 2006 Toyota Avalon traveling northbound was struck at a hill crest while attempting to turn into a private driveway on U.S. Highway 259, approximately 11 miles north of Nacogdoches, according to a DPS report. The report said the oncoming car was suspected to be traveling at a high rate of speed, collided with the Toyota, and rolled multiple times. A third car struck the debris from the crash. Nacogdoches Constable Roger Dudley said both vehicles directly involved left the road entirely, and ended up in the woods.

2nd person has died of injuries from crash that killed Lufkin HS baseball player

Tyler man accused of leaving children in abysmal living conditions pleads guilty

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Longview police have arrested a man they say is responsible for Thursday’s fatal shooting. Michael DeShaun Jackson, 42, of Longview was booked into the Gregg County Jail Friday morning on a charge of murder with a $250,000 bond. Jackson is accused of shooting Martin King,...

Longview police make arrest in connection with fatal shooting

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Lobos bested the Lions in their home playoff game with a score of six to five on Thursday. Game two is scheduled for Saturday, and if the Lobos win again, they’re headed to the state tournament. It’s been an exciting season for the Lobos, after rallying to force a third match against Corsicana in game two. They pulled ahead in game three, putting them the furthest they’ve advanced since 1954.

Longview Lobos 1 win from state after playoff victory against Reedy Lions

Marshall, TX

MARSHALL, Texas (KLTV) - The dog seized from a man arrested for animal cruelty on Wednesday is expected to recover. A police report said that the dog belonging to Jacob Edwards, 30, of Marshall, will not be returned to the man after it recovers. Edwards was arrested on Wednesday after an officer and two witnesses saw Edwards hang the dog from the entrance of a Marshall business and allow the door to close on the animal. The witnesses also reported seeing Edwards kick the dog “with force,” and allegedly heard him speak about regularly beating the pet.

Marshall dog hung by leash will recover, will not return to owner

Florida State

Catch East Texas News at 4 every Monday through Friday. After being hit by a truck as he was training, a professional triathlete from Marshall tells KLTV's Bob Hallmark that he's determined to recover and get back to competing. Updated: 2 hours ago. Video of a large waterspout was captured...

State to pursue death penalty for Tyler man accused in murder of 17-year-old

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Police Department is investigating a fatal Thursday morning shooting. Longview officers responded to an area in the 1300 block of Twelfth Street at 11:25 a.m. this morning in response to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers said they found an individual lying on the side of the road with an apparent gunshot wound. They were later pronounced dead at the scene.

Suspect detained in fatal Longview shooting

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Azalea Trail ribbon cutting launches annual historic tour

A murder mystery will be taking place at the Tyler Public Library Saturday evening. “Axed in the ‘80s” is a themed murder mystery based around a...

Azalea Trail ribbon cutting launches annual historic tour

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