Alex Leroux
KLTV Reporter
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Alex Leroux joined the KLTV/KTRE news team as a reporter in November 2018.
In the words of Journey; Alex was born and raised in ‘South Detroit.’ She was born in Michigan but grew up in Amherstburg, ON, the only part of Canada south of the United States.
Alex is a proud alum of Wayne State University in Detroit and loves her Detroit sports teams.
Her passion lies in sharing stories and bringing people together.
She enjoys sports, food, singing obnoxiously in the car, talking to people and spending time with friends and family.
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Parents may see longer pick-up lines when picking up their children from school.
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The Komen More Than Pink Walk in East Texas will be held virtually.
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COVID-19 pandemic did not stop families from seeing their loved ones
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Smith County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bullard police officers arrested a paramedic on a child pornography charge at the town’s fire station on Saturday.
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United Health Care has given a discount to some of it's groups.
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Jordan Granberry and Odin Frost graduate
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UIL has announced it will leave eligibility requirements up to individual districts.
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The UIL announced changes to the marching band calendar.
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Divorces can still happen, but they may look different during COVID-19.
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Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.
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The TEA released guidelines for schools going into the 20-21 school year, including guidelines for transportation.
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A senior center in Tyler managed to keep a positive case of COVID-19 from spreading to any other residents in their facility.
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Dating during COVID-19 consists of apps, websites, video calls and other digital options.
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“Breakout” is a new program in Smith County. It’s a support group for children ages 12-19 dealing with alcohol, drugs, self harm, anxiety, or anything. KLTV's Alex aleroux spike with one of the organizers about what kids and parents should know.
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College orientations can take place completely online for students who'd prefer not to gather in-person.
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When a woman hadn't seen her mother in months, due to COVID, she got a job at the nursing home her mother lived at.
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A new mother shares her experience with KLTV’s Alex Leroux.
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EastTex Regional CERT looking for volunteers; here's what you need to know.
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His father could’ve given the oath of office in person, but due to the pandemic, they opted for FaceTime.
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As of Friday, restaurants can operate at 50 percent capacity and bars can operate at 25 percent capacity.
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“It was a very terrifying and emotionally, mentally-draining experience for us all."
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The increase ensures each family who qualifies for benefits receives the maximum amount.
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New Diana High School has announced a graduation date of June 20.
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Salons owners across East Texas react to Governor Greg Abbott's announcement.
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Texans are urged to shop online for emergency supplies during the tax-free holiday sale.
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Some East Texas fire departments helped make one little girl's third birthday a very special one.
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The East Texas Food Bank saw an increase in need in their second week of drive-thru food distributions.
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Seven locations received between around $700,000 and $1.3 million each.
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KLTV’s Alex Leroux spoke with some East Texas schools who are participating in the campaign and learned why they’re calling their stadium at Van ISD, the stadium of hope."
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Tracy Walker is the level IV sign language interpreter for Smith County.
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East Texas community members showed their support for hospital employees, Sunday night.
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A featured baton twirler at Texas State University used her talents to spread a little joy to residents of an assisted-living center in Tyler Wednesday afternoon.
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Windell O’Keefe had to beg for three days to get tested for COVID-19.
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While people are doing what they can to protect themselves and families — washing their hands, avoiding public gatherings, and staying home when sick — some East Texans are doing more for their neighbors.
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-2020 school year.
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A retired KLTV employee is on a cruise ship where 62 people are being quarantined.
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Dallas Cowboy legend Randy White made an appearance at the grand opening of Tyler’s new Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Saturday.
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Wills Point Police were called to find a man in the middle of the street wielding large knives.
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Gas prices are dropping due to an over-supply in crude oil.
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Military members were surprised at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport today when they came home.
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Keith McElvain's wife, Galina, remembers him thanks to stories from friends and family, photos and jewelry he was wearing when his plane crashed.
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The complex is still currently closed pending further discussion of the future management of the park.
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Two Texas Rangers pitchers stopped in Longview and Tyler to meet fans and sign autographs.
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The body of a 24-year-old Tool man was found in a roadside ditch in Henderson County.
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She was formerly wrote for Hallmark, so her son thought to surprise her by asking everyone to send his mother a card.
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The angel tree envelopes were all adopted within hours of the veterans home opening on Wednesday.
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There are still 60 veteran's wish lists on the angel tree at Watkins-Logan State Veterans Home.
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