Mariela Gonzalez
Reporter/MMJ
East Texas
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Mariela Gonzalez is a KTRE multimedia journalist. She grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania but has been calling East Texas her home since she graduated from Nacogdoches High School.
She then earned her B.A. in Mass Communications focusing on radio and television broadcasting at Stephen F. Austin State University in December 2020.
Mariela is very excited to continue in Deep East Texas and share stories from the same community that welcomed her with open arms.
She loves spending time with her family and her pets or exploring new cities with her friends during her free time.
Education
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:29 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Filling up meal packets with nutritious food that fights hunger, students lined up at the tables filling the packets with vitamin supplements, a vegetable, a protein, and rice. Each meal packet provides up to six meals.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 9:43 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The council also voted unanimously to not proceed with hiring a permanent city manager until a new city council is seated in May.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:04 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Angelina County commissioners have appointed Constable Tom Selman as the next sheriff for the county.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:48 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Through the Environmental Protection Agency Clean School Bus Program, the school district was awarded a grant to purchase four new electric school buses.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 9:47 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Hindi’s Libraries has collected over 400,000 books since 2019 and donating them worldwide, including 15 different recipients across Texas.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:08 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
In the 800 block of Spring Lake Drive in Lufkin, authorities arrested 38-year-old Brianna Guzman of Lufkin after responding to a disturbance call Tuesday night.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“If you’ll get the vaccine, you have a markedly reduced chance of ever having to deal with this in your lifetime, and that’s the message we would like women to have,” said Herbert.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 10:58 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
WARNING: Video contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 11:19 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Forensic audit report on CEIDC reveals financial misuses
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 6:47 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Hendrix said they sold over 7,000 tickets and seeing people all over from Angelina and the surrounding Deep East Texas counties.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“We start a new era, we start a new time and we’re very hopeful for the leadership we have in front of us,” said tribal council member, Nita Battise as she introduced the new chiefs
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 9:07 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The crisis in Ukraine has sparked many people worldwide to help, including one deep East Texas group to provide humanitarian aid.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 7:56 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
After the death of their son, the family started up Justin’s Kindness Project. Their goal is to connect East Texas families seeking medical equipment with families that are no longer using those items.
Updated: Dec. 27, 2022 at 8:59 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Many in Zavalla were without water over the holiday weekend, but more than half the city has been able to get running water again.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:06 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The rise in respiratory viruses this season is creating an increased demand for fever relievers and over-the-counter medications.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 10:36 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez and KTRE Digital Media Staff
A Lufkin man who killed a couple at their home on North Raguet Street in Sept. 2021 has pleaded guilty to their deaths.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 6:32 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Company owner Kevin Strickland says pipes can still freeze even if you leave them dripping. He demonstrated a “good stream of water, keeping the water moving,” to keep it from freezing. Here's what else we learned.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The Lewing family tells how their tradition has become a sight to see for all of Lufkin.
Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 7:53 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Sheriff Jason Bridges said they have three nurse positions open and are having trouble getting them filled.
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:49 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Holiday season is in full effect and so is flu season for our canine friends.
Updated: Dec. 8, 2022 at 6:50 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Dozens of East Texas churches have voted to leave the United Methodist Church this past weekend due to conflicting views within the denomination.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 11:18 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Nacogdoches officials hope to allow only emergency vehicles to use crossovers in order to lower the number of wrecks in the city.
Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 10:58 AM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez and Christian Terry
Chuck Walker appeared in court Tuesday where his attorney said he had received a plea offer, but declined it.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 1:38 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Visit Lufkin has been preparing all week alongside multiple city entities to bring “Ice Skating in the Pines.”
Updated: Nov. 29, 2022 at 7:34 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
”In the end, we came up with a common agenda, a list of ten items, things that the Nacogdoches County residents would like to see happen here.”Items on the agenda include increasing health access for Spanish speakers and those in public schools and jails.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 7:16 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
This year is the first year back in the dining room for their Thanksgiving meal since the pandemic hit. People were able to take a seat at the table to enjoy a warm meal and to take one to go.
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 8:02 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Hallmark said most of their patients that come through do not have insurance but offer payment plans and copay is a minimum of $25.Family nurse practitioner, Anita Drake said the biggest thing she has noticed while serving in rural areas is the absence of health providers.
Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 11:31 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“Almost every one of our parks needs a new restroom,” said Community Service Director Brian Bray.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 8:09 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Nacogdoches ISD Communications Director Les Linebarger said the administration will be presenting to the school board tomorrow night, asking for a one time incentive for their faculty and staff to retain current employees. The school board will discuss on approving a $100 incentive to be paid out to faculty and staff for the month of December.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 11:12 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“We’ll be bringing to them an application process where they can reach out to folks in the community to see if they’re interested in participating in a committee process,” said Canizares.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 8:28 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
With a grant of $250,000 from TxDOT, Lentey said their first priority is to expand their runways to be accessible for larger jets.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 7:07 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
While tax dollars cover just a portion of the operating cost of VFD’s, most of the time they rely on fundraisers and donations to keep their facilities and equipment maintained.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 6:46 PM CST
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Nacogdoches County still goes by precinct-based voting, and election administrator Todd Stallings says it all comes down to one thing.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2022 at 10:09 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“We have heard and have gotten from the board the desire and need for emergency services there,” said MidCoast marketing director Savanna Smith. She said the discussions began in 2021.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 6:48 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
A number of factors are contributing to a nationwide turkey shortage, from supply chain issues to the avian flu.
Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 11:43 AM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Nacogdoches City Council approved for city staff to advocate in Austin on behalf of them for the 88th legislative session.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 7:06 PM CDT
|By Brittany Hunter and Mariela Gonzalez
Arrest documents shed light on how a Houston man detained in Nacogdoches in connection to a failed robbery in Lufkin was able to break free and continue his crime spree until he was caught late Friday.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
|By Brittany Hunter and Mariela Gonzalez
The SFA Board of Regents received feedback on the university’s options for system affiliation presented by four key groups: the student government association, staff council, academic affairs group, and alumni association.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
“80% of Halloween costumes end up in the landfill,” said Executive Director of Angelina Beautiful Clean Emily Thornton. They encourage residents to approach the sustainable lifestyle during the spooky holiday.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2022 at 9:17 AM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Robbins has had a career in law for the last 31 years. He said taking on two counties is a tremendous job and is up for the challenge.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 11:13 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Dr. Kelley Moon says she partnered with two Texas based dispensaries that deliver the product to the clinic. She hopes her clinic becomes a safe place for patients seeking medical cannabis.
Updated: Oct. 17, 2022 at 7:19 PM CDT
|By KTRE Digital Media Staff and Mariela Gonzalez
Brookshire Brothers announced the 816 North Timberland store will close Sat. Oct. 29.
Updated: Oct. 13, 2022 at 10:16 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
As tech jobs continue to grow across the country, rural cities are attempting to catch up.“Our rural communities are missing out on a lot of what is now digital jobs and the digital economy,” said T.L.L. Temple Foundation program officer, Jerry Kenney.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:44 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Angelina County Pct. 1 Commissioner Rodney Paulette agreed that the cemetery flooding is an issue that needs to be addressed, but the issue of its cause being on land not owned by the county makes it difficult to do.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
One couple in Livingston has begun a new animal rescue, and their mission is to save one animal at a time.
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 11:41 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
CERT members can check out a vehicle through the department and can give out citations for anyone parking illegally.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2022 at 3:40 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
Ellen Trout Zoo’s general curator, Celia Falzone, talks about how Twiga, the Masai giraffe, is turning 31.
Updated: Oct. 4, 2022 at 1:42 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The new store will replace the downtown location that was first opened in the mid 80′s.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 11:19 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez and Christian Terry
Jack is a five-year-old German Shepherd.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2022 at 11:33 PM CDT
|By Mariela Gonzalez
The trial for one of four suspects charged in connection with the death of a man during a home invasion in Nacogdoches entered its second day Wednesday.
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