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Catch East Texas News at 4 every Monday through Friday. 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. Updated:...

Missing woman investigation classified a homicide, 1 suspect in custody

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

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man accused of murder will undergo psychological evaluation before possibly standing trial. Larry Donnell Taylor, 40, is accused of a June 25, 2022 shooting that injured Cameron Price, 25, and killing Jabraylon Franklin, 24, both of Tyler. On Tuesday, Taylor’s legal counsel filed a motion for defense citing insanity, requesting a psychological evaluation to determine if he was insane at the time of the shooting.

Tyler man accused in 2022 shooting death pursuing insanity defense

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Authorities are on the scene of a reported vehicle wreck that’s causing traffic delays on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred on MLK and E Gentry Pkwy on Tuesday morning. One vehicle has been reportedly taken out of the roadway. Authorities on the scene have not...

Vehicle wreck on E Gentry Pkwy causing traffic delays

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man has been indicted for drunken driving after a fatal crash last September near Winona. Darrell Tyrone Lewis, 22, has been indicted for intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle and was booked into the Smith County Jail on June 1. Lewis was the driver...

Tyler man accused of driving drunk in fatal wreck

Angelina County, TX

Arthur Clayborn speaks with Henderson ISD superintendent, Dr. Thurston Lamb, about the school boards plan to repair hail damage done to campus roofs. 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.

Angelina County commissioners discuss ‘very poor’ road study results

Carthage, TX

PANOLA COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A teenager from DeBerry was killed in a crash Saturday on U.S. Highway 59 about 9 miles north of Carthage. At about 3:17 p.m., Chad O. Wynn, 52, was stopped at the intersection of FM 1794 and US 59 in a Toyota Tundra towing a Tracker marine boat, with Brody W. Wynn, 16, as a passenger, according to a DPS report. The report says Chad failed to yield right of way, pulled out onto US 59 and was hit on the passenger side by an oncoming 18-wheeler.

1 killed, 1 injured in crash north of Carthage

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

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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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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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

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

Hawkins, TX

Sen. Cruz tours UT Tyler Health Science Center, commends ‘innovative healthcare’. About the tour, Sen. Cruz said, “Texas is the home of innovators, and I’m proud to see UT Tyler Health Science Center leading the way on the cutting edge of innovative healthcare, and the new medical school training our next generation of leaders in the healthcare industry."

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

Kilgore, TX

Kilgore, Texas (KLTV) - From an old elementary school to a vineyard, Britt’s Wine and Dine opened February of last year when owner Britt Davis brought his love for pairing wines with food to east Texas. “No one else was doing that and so I decided hey let’s start...

Kilgore retiree expands winery with new vineyard

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

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - News release:. The East Texas Food Bank kicked off the free Summer Food Program on Tuesday, June 6 at 34 East Texas locations so children will not go hungry during the summer break. “The Summer Food Program began in 2005 to fill the meal gap left...

East Texas Food Bank kicks off summer food program for kids

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Tyler Public Library will be launching its summer season with a festival on Monday, featuring games, a grill master challenge, pie eating contest, and of course, summer reading challenge sign-ups. The event will take place at the library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and...

Tyler Public Library holds summer kickoff event

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

TYLER, Texas (News release) - The R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center at The University of Texas at Tyler is pleased to announce the performances coming to Tyler and East Texas as part of the 2023-24 season. For the 27th season, the Cowan Center will present some of...

UT Tyler Cowan Center announces 2023-24 “Get On Your Feet” season

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - VJ Bunner, head baseball coach for Diboll, has announced that he has accepted the position of head baseball coach at Tyler Legacy. We were with Coach Bunner just weeks ago as the team prepared for West. Now the team would not make it past the semi-regional round, but that’s still pretty deep in the post season. Last year he lead the Lumberjacks all the way to the state semifinals. So it’s no surprise as to why Legacy sought him out. Coach Bunner did release a statement saying.

Tyler Legacy has new head baseball coach

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EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Both of the Como-Pickton and Rains softball teams may have fallen short of their season ending goals but they both remain in high spirits after the amazing performance they put out. The Lady Wildcats of Rains lost a 4-3 game in the semi-finals of class 3A...

Como-Pickton, Rains softball teams in high spirits despite state championship exits

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