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East Texas Food Bank kicks off summer food program for kids. “The Summer Food Program began in 2005 to fill the meal gap left when the school year ends and children lose access to free and reduced-price meals they depend on for nourishment,” said Dennis Cullinane, East Texas Food Bank CEO. In 2022, they fed 2,280 children; this summer, they expect to feed around 3,400.

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“It’s been hard, but mostly because of the post-COVID world that we’re in. I think the theater in general is still coming out of the COVID wake. So, what’s good about that is I feel like I’ve kind of had my training wheels on for a little bit. And just this season I feel that the training wheels are off,” Simpson said.

Internet searches lead to murder arrest in missing Tyler woman case

Tatum, TX

TATUM, Texas (KLTV) - The job of being an East Texas law enforcement officer is tough enough on it’s own, but imagine doing it while battling ‘stage 4 cancer’. For 63 year old Tatum police officer Tim Cutright, it’s just another day at the office, at a job he loves.

Tatum police officer continues to serve while battling stage 4 cancer

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SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A single vehicle crash that happened Saturday morning in Smith County leaves one dead and one injured. The driver, Joshua A. Woodral, 28, of Howe, Oklahoma was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Michael C. Beebe, 33, of Tyler was taken to a hospital...

1 dead, 1 injured in Smith County vehicle crash

Longview, TX

Henderson ISD school board discusses roof repair plan. Arthur Clayborn speaks with Henderson ISD superintendent, Dr. Thurston Lamb, about the school boards plan to repair hail damage done to campus roofs. Updated: 4 hours ago. KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Director of Community Destinations Shawn Hara about Longview’s Walk...

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Lufkin, TX

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin man found a single surviving egg abandoned in a nest near his Odessa worksite. He kept the egg incubated in his hand for the entire 11 hour drive back to Lufkin. The egg hatched that night in the man’s home, and it turned out to be a roadrunner. The man and his wife couldn’t find a local bird rescue to take care of the hatchling, so they drove the140 miles to Rogers Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Hutchins, Texas.

Lufkin man drives 11 hours home with rescued roadrunner egg in hand

Wood County, TX

Hawkins, TX

WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Hawkins ISD student was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Wood County. According to a preliminary report by the Texas Department of Public Safety, around 12:55 p.m. Saturday on a private road near Farm to Market Road 14, a 2001 Ford Ranger and 2003 Chevrolet Silverado collided as the vehicles were traveling in opposite directions. The report states Jaykob Dodd, 16, of Hawkins, drifted across the centerline of the road in the Ford Ranger and struck the Chevrolet Silverado head-on.

Late Hawkins High School student called ‘creative, talented’ by former teacher

Lindale, TX

LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - A wreck that happened at around 8 p.m. completely blocked westbound traffic near Lindale Tuesday for a couple of hours. DPS Sgt. Adam Albritton says that the wreck involved a semi-truck and a pickup. The pickup flipped over in the roadway. There were ejections as a...

Major wreck cleared, traffic resumes on I-20 near Lindale

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KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Director of Community Destinations Shawn Hara about Longview’s Walk of Honor. The event singles out for recognition key figures in the city’s history who have contributed to its formation and growth. KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Texas Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Meaghan...

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A Tatum officer says whatever time he has left, he’ll spend in uniform. For 63-year-old Tatum police officer Tim Cutright, it’s just another day at the office at a job he loves. For planting, the spring has seen just the right amount of rain and sunshine. First Baptist...

WebXtra: Lufkin Cotton Club, Lewis Motel hold connection to Tina Turner

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The new CEO of the East Texas Food Bank was announced Monday afternoon. David Emerson will be the food bank’s sixth CEO in their 35-year history. This follows the retirement of current CEO Dennis Cullinane, who will step down at the end of June, after 13 years of service.

East Texas Food Bank announces new CEO

Angelina County, TX

Kilgore, TX

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Texas Shakespeare Festival Artistic Director Meaghan Simpson about the festival coming up the entire month of July at Kilgore College. “We knew it was bad. We didn’t know it was this bad,” Angelina County Judge Keith Wright said. The study indicated that at least 48 percent of the county’s roads received a “very poor” score regarding their condition.

Vehicle wreck on E Gentry Pkwy causing traffic delays

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Longview has announced its first picks for the Walk of Honor. Plaques bearing the names of those who have had an impact on Longview will be set in sidewalks in downtown Longview. The walk will begin at Heritage Plaza and continue towards the courthouse square. The plaques will be placed in areas that now are bricked in. The first set of honorees include R.G. and Evelyn LeTourneau, Dr. Isaac E. Willis, Neal McCoy, Pauline and Robert Cargill and Carl Estes.

Longview’s Walk of Honor commemorates key figures in city’s history

Rusk, TX

RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - An electrical fire forced the temporary evacuation of the Rusk ISD administration building. Rusk ISD Superintendent Grey Burton said around 7:20 a.m. Monday, a fire broke out inside a wall of the building when Oncor workers were restoring power to the facility. Burton said no injuries...

Rusk ISD employees forced to relocate after admin building electrical fire

Marshall, TX

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Marshall resident hit the jackpot with a scratch-off lottery ticket. The Texas Lottery Commission reported that a resident who wished to remain anonymous has won the top prize of $1 million from the scratch ticket game VIP Club. The ticket was purchased at Food Fast #1020, located at 204 E. Pinecrest Drive, in Marshall.

Marshall resident wins $1 million from lottery scratch-off

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The band Fox Royale will perform at a free concert put on by the Lufkin Limners Sunday evening. This concert is the first event of its kind put on by the Limners, who are a local arts organization intended to bring new life and energy to the culture of Lufkin.

Fox Royale to play at free Lufkin concert

Gladewater, TX

GLADEWATER, Texas (KLTV) - A boil water notice has been issued for the City of Gladewater, after high service pump issues at the water treatment plant. The police department announced the boil order at about 11:40 a.m. Sunday. Although they said the pumps are back up and running, residents have been asked to boil water prior to consumption until further notice.

Boil water notice issued for Gladewater

Month-long Shakespeare festival to begin June 29 at Kilgore College

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Lufkin High senior running back has announced a commitment to play college ball at Notre Dame. Kedren Young made the announcement Monday on Twitter. “I am blessed to be in this position after a tough ride. I want to thank all of the coaches that have recruited me. I truly appreciate the love y’all have shown me and my family. After an great visit, I am extremely blessed to say I have committed to the University of Notre Dame!”

Lufkin running back commits to Notre Dame

Henderson, TX

HENDERSON, Texas (KLTV) - The Henderson ISD school board met Tuesday to review and discuss plans to fix roof damage caused by a hailstorm. Henderson ISD superintendent Dr. Thurston Lamb says the school board considered many details before deciding on a bid for roof repairs. “Based on timeline, job scope,...

Henderson ISD school board discusses roof repair plan

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A broken natural gas line resulted in a fire at a Longview restaurant last week. The Longview Fire Department said firefighters responded to the Cheddar’s restaurant in the 3000 block of North Eastman Road on Thursday, June 1 at 11:30 p.m. after reports of a structure fire.

Broken gas line leads to kitchen fire at Longview restaurant

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Dudley and Sheryl Lang have announced the upcoming permanent closure of their restaurant. Lang posted on Dudley’s Cajun Cafe social media that June 10 will he the last day of business for the popular restaurant. “I have had open heart surgery, two heart attacks, a...

Dudley’s Cajun Cafe to close permanently due to owner’s recent health prognosis

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Jury sentences Tyler man to 75 years in death of ex-girlfriend

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A jury has found a Tyler man accused of influencing a friend to stab a woman to death guilty of murder and...

Jury sentences Tyler man to 75 years in death of ex-girlfriend

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