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UPDATE: Gilmer PD finds mother of young girl
UPDATE: The Gilmer Police Department thanked the public for their help after they were able to locate the mother of a girl found in the 600 block of Mell Avenue on Saturday. Gilmer PD also thanked the Gilmer Fire Department for going from door to door. GILMER, Texas (KETK) – The Gilmer Police Department on […]
Longview high seniors barred from graduation following ‘senior prank’
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Longview ISD announced that some high school students that participated in a “prank” vandalized the school and are suspended, barring them from participating in graduation. According to a release, several students were suspected of participating in a “senior prank” overnight between Wednesday and Thursday at the high school. Longview ISD announced […]
Additional Longview firefighters deployed for water rescue
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Six more Longview firefighters have been activated to help with potential water rescues in South Texas. Last week, two were sent and another six members of the Water Rescue Team were placed on standby. According to the Longview Fire Department, on Friday the additional six were activated by Texas Task Force 1 and have deployed to flooded areas in Texas.
Lufkin baseball drops game three of its’ 5A regional quarterfinal series against Forney
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Through five innings Saturday in Longview, the Lufkin Panthers baseball team was up 3-0 over the Forney Jackrabbits and looked to be on their way to a game three victory to send them to the 5A regional semifinal round. Over the last two innings, however, Forney came back thanks to a […]
Former Longview ISD teacher's aide appeals sentence in abuse case
LONGVIEW, Texas — A former Longview ISD teacher's aide is asking for an appeals court to overturn her sentence in a special education student abuse case. Paula Dixon Hawkins, 60, pleaded guilty in October to 11 counts of injury to a child contained in three indictments. Judge Scott Novy of the 188th District Court sentenced her to eight years in prison on each charge, to be served concurrently.
HANDS ON A HARDBODY to be Presented at Marietta Theatre Company in June
1 Rachel Webb Will Lead & JULIET Tour; Full Dates Announced!. Marietta Theatre Company will present its second show of the 2024 season, "Hands on a Hardbody" which features 10 contestants, 1 truck, and the quest for the American dream. Inspired by a true story and infused with a fresh, roots-rock vibe, this musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, hard-fought contest where only one winner will drive away with a brand-new truck. The book is by Doug Wright, with music by Trey Anastasio (frontman for the famed jam-band, Phish) and Amanda Green, with lyrics by Amanda Green.
Letter: Washington Inaugural Bible ‘a sight to behold’
Having family in Connecticut, I was very happy to read that the Holy Bible used at George Washington’s oath of office ceremony will be displayed Saturday on the occasion of the bicentennial of Temple Masonic Lodge No. 65. I am a fifth-generation Freemason myself, and I have seen the...
LIST: High school graduation ceremonies in the Tyler area for 2024
High school graduation season is upon us, and the Tyler Morning Telegraph is rounding up information about all of our local planned commencements. As area seniors prepare for this momentous milestone, check in with us for when and where our local high schools will be sending them on to the next phase of their lives.
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