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.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Parents may see longer pick-up lines when picking up their children from school.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The Komen More Than Pink Walk in East Texas will be held virtually.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
COVID-19 pandemic did not stop families from seeing their loved ones
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
United Health Care has given a discount to some of it's groups.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Jordan Granberry and Odin Frost graduate
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 3:41 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
UIL has announced it will leave eligibility requirements up to individual districts.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Next Normal: Going to the zoo
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The UIL announced changes to the marching band calendar.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 12:20 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Divorces can still happen, but they may look different during COVID-19.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The TEA released guidelines for schools going into the 20-21 school year, including guidelines for transportation.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
A senior center in Tyler managed to keep a positive case of COVID-19 from spreading to any other residents in their facility.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 5:43 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Dating during COVID-19 consists of apps, websites, video calls and other digital options.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
“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.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Tyler Independent School District will receive more than $4 million in grants under the CARES Act passed by Congress and administered by the Texas Education Agency. KLTVs Alex Leroux spoke to Superintendent Marty Crawford about the funding the district is getting from the state. It isn’t supplement
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
College orientations can take place completely online for students who'd prefer not to gather in-person.
Updated: Jun. 9, 2020 at 5:48 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2020 at 3:25 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
A new mother shares her experience with KLTV’s Alex Leroux.
Updated: May. 25, 2020 at 12:48 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
EastTex Regional CERT looking for volunteers; here's what you need to know.
Updated: May. 21, 2020 at 12:30 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
His father could’ve given the oath of office in person, but due to the pandemic, they opted for FaceTime.
Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
As of Friday, restaurants can operate at 50 percent capacity and bars can operate at 25 percent capacity.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
“It was a very terrifying and emotionally, mentally-draining experience for us all."
Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 10:51 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
The increase ensures each family who qualifies for benefits receives the maximum amount.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2020 at 10:04 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
New Diana High School has announced a graduation date of June 20.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 8:55 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Salons owners across East Texas react to Governor Greg Abbott's announcement.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2020 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Texans are urged to shop online for emergency supplies during the tax-free holiday sale.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2020 at 10:53 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Some East Texas fire departments helped make one little girl's third birthday a very special one.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 9:42 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The East Texas Food Bank saw an increase in need in their second week of drive-thru food distributions.
Updated: Apr. 9, 2020 at 3:43 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
Seven locations received between around $700,000 and $1.3 million each.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2020 at 10:27 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and KLTV Digital Media Staff
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."
Updated: Apr. 7, 2020 at 6:45 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Tracy Walker is the level IV sign language interpreter for Smith County.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2020 at 11:05 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
East Texas community members showed their support for hospital employees, Sunday night.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2020 at 9:03 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 5:54 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Windell O’Keefe had to beg for three days to get tested for COVID-19.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2020 at 4:14 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2020 at 8:16 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
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.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
A retired KLTV employee is on a cruise ship where 62 people are being quarantined.
Updated: Feb. 29, 2020 at 3:50 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Dallas Cowboy legend Randy White made an appearance at the grand opening of Tyler’s new Dick’s Sporting Goods store on Saturday.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2020 at 11:36 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Wills Point Police were called to find a man in the middle of the street wielding large knives.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2020 at 8:36 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Gas prices are dropping due to an over-supply in crude oil.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2020 at 7:15 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Military members were surprised at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport today when they came home.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2020 at 8:06 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Keith McElvain's wife, Galina, remembers him thanks to stories from friends and family, photos and jewelry he was wearing when his plane crashed.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2020 at 11:05 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
The complex is still currently closed pending further discussion of the future management of the park.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2020 at 10:44 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Two Texas Rangers pitchers stopped in Longview and Tyler to meet fans and sign autographs.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2020 at 8:15 AM CST
|By Dorothy Sedovic and Alex Leroux
The body of a 24-year-old Tool man was found in a roadside ditch in Henderson County.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2020 at 3:28 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
She was formerly wrote for Hallmark, so her son thought to surprise her by asking everyone to send his mother a card.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2019 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
Flu season came a little earlier, this year.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2019 at 11:45 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
The angel tree envelopes were all adopted within hours of the veterans home opening on Wednesday.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2019 at 11:12 PM CST
|By Alex Leroux
There are still 60 veteran's wish lists on the angel tree at Watkins-Logan State Veterans Home.
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