Lorena Rivas
Reporter/MMJ/Producer
East Texas
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Lorena Rivas is a reporter/MMJ.
She is a DFW native, Lorena recently graduated from The University of North Texas where she majored in broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish.
During college, Lorena interned with Seacrest Studios at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. In addition, Lorena also worked as a reporter at UNT’s student-run TV station, ntTV.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, watching K-dramas, and going outdoors.
Lorena is excited to be part of KLTV’s team and share stories of East Texas. Feel free to send her an email and connect on social media.
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Daryl Rosborough has had sickle-cell disease since he was a child. He was diagnosed at two years old.
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New Texas law will charge electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 fee when renewing their registration, Sen. Robert Nichols from Jacksonville authored this bill and talks about why he took action now.
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New Texas law will bring harsher consequences to Fentanyl distributors
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East Texas facilities offer breastfeeding alternatives for mothers who are unable to breastfeed
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The Ghost Branch wildfire is contained after burning 250 acres in the Glendale community Monday into Tuesday.
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New Texas law will bring stricter consequences for students caught vaping at school
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More than a hundred schools in East Texas approved for federal grant that provides free meals for students
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East Texas mother talks about the need to have sensory-friendly hours in local businesses
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Human trafficking is defined as forcing or compelling a person to provide labor or services or to engage in commercial sex acts.
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TxDOT to host public hearing on $100 billion plan for projects across the state
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that will infect nearly all children by the age of two.
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KLTV’s Lorena Rivas reports on TxDOT’s methods for protecting their workers from the extreme East Texas heat, including specialized helmets.
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The latest program in an East Texas non-profit shines light on challenges in mental health
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The vice president of enrollment at UT Tyler gives tips for how to handle student loans after the recent Supreme Court decision.
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Summer is here, and some dogs cooled off with a playful competition during this Texas heat.
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New Texas law will increase the penalties people face when faking their pet as a service animal.
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The University of Texas at Tyler is offering free dementia screenings and evaluation services to older adults to test for cognitive impairment.
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In the last days of PTSD awareness month, a counselor highlighted the group most often overlooked in regards to the mental affliction.
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Lone Star tick could cause an allergic reaction to certain types of meat, according to state experts.
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Volunteers came to East Texas again this summer to help those in need. They provide home repair and maintenance needs for homeowners who cannot make repairs themselves.
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East Texan non-profit has been helping kids cope with grief for more than a decade.
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Every May, millions across the nation bring awareness to strokes. According to the C.D.C., strokes are the third leading cause of death in Texas.
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This will allow the university to have full access to permanent university funds.
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It's National EMS week, a time to thank the entire EMS workforce for their service and sacrifices
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An East Texas family has created a “little library” at their home to bring mental health resources within reach for their community.
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Health officials say it can be mistaken for “baby blues,” but the symptoms are more intense and last longer.
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As Medicaid resumes re-application requirements on Thursday, East Texas clinics give tips on what to do if you no longer qualify.
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Homeowners in Van Zandt County are pushing against tax appraisals after learning what the county says their property is worth.
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Caldwell Zoo has welcomed a new baby monkey and a new endangered rhino into the fold as their latest additions.
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The area is well-known for its springtime tradition which draws more than 100,000 visitors from around the country each spring to see the ten miles of flower trails.
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