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Education

Lufkin HS robotics team prepares to head to state competition

Lufkin HS robotics team prepares to head to state competition

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:06 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Lufkin High School’s PantherBots team gave their robot a rather intimidating name: Cobra. Student Ethan Cates said as of now, they are reworking the whole robot to advance their designs and coding.

Gift of Love

Judge Robert Wilson speaks at community town hall about challenges of current foster care system.

Foster care system in 23 East Texas counties soon to be run by private entity

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
One of the biggest changes to the foster care system in East Texas is underway: privatization. “This transition does create challenges and there’s lots of need in our community,” said Smith County 321st District Court Judge Robert Wilson during the kickoff event for 4 Kids 4 Families at South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler.

Events

National Vietnam War Veterans Day

East Texans who served honored with Vietnam War Veterans Day events

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, Deep East Texas seeks to mend the scars of the unfair welcome received by Vietnam veterans.

News

Francisco Rojas

Longview couple finds way to share church with members worldwide

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
A Longview couple talks about what it means to build a church, even if some members are thousands of miles away.

Top Story

Local non-profit aids domestic violence survivors, recognized with award

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:10 AM CDT
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By Austin Sandy
KTRE and Excel ER honors Family Crisis Center of East Texas as March 'Be Excellent' winner.

Community

WebXtra: Nacogdoches honors former sharecropper who rose to prominence

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:22 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
A 95-year-old Nacogdoches man was honored on Monday afternoon with a plaque on Main Street.

Events

Nacogdoches library teaches magic, music and more at ‘How-To Festival’

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:45 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
“We know we have a lot of talented citizens. There’s a wealth of knowledge from our community, and so we want them to have a place where they can share that with other people,” Hicks said.

Events

‘Bloomin’ Good’ Volkswagen show held in downtown Nacogdoches

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:05 AM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
The “Bloomin’ Good” Volkswagen and Porsche show took place this morning in Nacogdoches.

Events

Angelina County Fair showcases livestock raised by local youth

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 11:09 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Mariela Gonzalez
The Angelina County Fair is taking place in Lufkin, with livestock competitions, live music, activities and more.

News

Master plan revealed for Lufkin’s Morris Frank Park

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Lufkin City Manager Kevin Gee Says this park has been in use for decades and needs renovations.
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Community

Caldwell Zoo adds new rhino, announces birth of monkey

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas and Travis Noriega
Caldwell Zoo has welcomed a new baby monkey and a new endangered rhino into the fold as their latest additions.

Community

Nacogdoches HOPE food pantry opens new resource center

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Their new resource center was funded by a grant from the East Texas Food Bank and the T.L.L. Temple Foundation.

Sports

Lufkin City Council greenlights Morris Frank Park master plan

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Tuesday night, Lufkin City Council approved a master plan and the phase one project scope for Morris Frank Park.

Events

Nacogdoches Heart of the Pines Chorus prepares for regional competition

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
KTRE’s Avery Gorman speaks with Heart of the Pines director TJ Reed about the free show they are putting on tomorrow night to get them ready for competition.

Mark in Texas History

Mark in Texas History: Pre-Civil War town of Flora represented with state marker

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By Mark Scirto
One small Smith County community began as a post office and is now home to a historical marker.

East Texas Ag News

Zavalla sophomore shows rabbits at Angelina County Fair

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Cary Sims
This year will be Zane’s second year competing with rabbits at the fair.

Events

The Great Texas Balloon Race returns with a star-studded country music lineup

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Jade Allen
The Great Texas Balloon Race is back this June with more hot air balloon flights to enjoy and a fantastic lineup of country music performers. The festival is set to take place at the Longview Convention Complex from Friday, June 16th, to Sunday, June 18th.

Community

VFW Post in Nacogdoches to hold meeting for veterans exposed to toxic water

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
In August President Biden signed an act called the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, making anyone who was possibly exposed to the toxic water at Camp Lejeune from August 1953 to December 1987 eligible for compensation.

Events

New ways available to see Tyler Azalea and Spring Flower Trail this year

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas
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.

Events

Prom Project in Lufkin offers free dresses to anyone in need

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 12:21 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
This is an event put on by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. Anyone in need is able to come find the perfect prom dress at 711 N. Second Street in Lufkin from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

Community

Nacogdoches native’s quilt wins blue ribbon at Houston Rodeo

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 10:12 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
“I’m not surprised one of our ladies won because they do a wonderful job, and they are passionate about it. They love what they do and not only that, but they love to be together, and they love to support the treatment center,” Strong said.

Community

Cast iron collection auctioned off in Nacogdoches

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:36 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
Many people gathered at the Nacogdoches Antique Market and Auction to bid on pieces from a cast iron collection. Everything from skillets to Dutch ovens to pans of all different brands and ages were offered.

Events

Playtri Tyler hosts night mountain bike ride to celebrate International Women’s Day

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 7:28 AM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
"I love just seeing women on bikes. No matter whether they’re racing or just out there riding and having fun," said Lynnette Wood. So she decided to start up this event and encourage other women to join in on the sport.

TV

East Texas diesel performance shop featured on MotorTrend TV show

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:14 AM CST
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By Avery Gorman
Avery Gorman profiles 1 Way Diesel, an Applebee business that will be featured on the TV show Texas Metal’s Loud and Lifted.

Community

Union Grove teen finds way back into horse’s saddle after devastating wrecks

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:22 PM CST
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By Bob Hallmark
“I had a car accident when I was 4 years old that paralyzed me, and I had another car accident that re-injured me at 9 years old,” she says. We were with her when she got her service dog five years ago. But she always had a love of horses, and wanted to find a way to ride again.

Athlete

Hopkins County native named world’s strongest firefighter

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 8:19 PM CST
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTV 7′s Jamey Boyum talks with Andrew Burton, who was declared the World’s Strongest Firefighter at the Arnold Sports Festival last weekend.

News

East Texas Food Bank asks legislators to re-evaluate SNAP eligibility requirements

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 4:33 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Vehicle Asset Test places a limit on the value of the vehicles a family may own and still qualify for food assistance.

Community

WebXtra: Angelina County teens take stand against purchasing alcohol for minors

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 11:46 AM CST
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Teens from all around Angelina County gathered in grocery stores Tuesday to spread awareness about the consequences of purchasing alcohol for minors.

News

Former state senator preserving one of Tyler’s oldest homes

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 9:14 PM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
The Bell-Jones House on College Avenue was built in the late 1840′s and has not been occupied in over 20 years. A former ETX senator decided to buy it and preserve what he could of it.

Community

Blessing Bags for N.A.C holds event to help the homeless population

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 5:49 PM CST
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By Avery Gorman
Blessing Bags for N.A.C had an outreach event today at Banita Creek Park. They provided free toiletries, winter and spring items, and a meal for the homeless population.

East Texas Now

Country music artist Scotty McCreery talks about performing at Ubanks in Lufkin

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 5:07 PM CST
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By Makayla Goos
East Texas Now Weekend talks with country music singer/songwriter Scotty McCreery about his headlining act tonight at Ubanks concert benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.

Mark in Texas History

Mark in Texas History: Angelina and Neches Railroad served key role in Lufkin development

Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 1:12 PM CST
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By Mark Scirto
The Angelina and Neches River Railroad was chartered in 1900 and headquartered in the sawmill town of Keltys.

Community

Longview art show displays United States bicentennial prints stored since 1976

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 4:25 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
“Stories from the Vault” is an exhibit including 13 prints commissioned for the United States bicentennial in 1976.

Community

Wienermobile makes its way through Tyler, spreading smiles as it goes

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 11:15 PM CST
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By Willie Downs
Seeing a glimpse of a giant hot dog driving down the road may bring a nostalgic feeling. For some, it's a first-time encounter.

Community

Nacogdoches students ring historic landmark bell

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:02 PM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Thursday morning, Nacogdoches fourth-grade students from T.J.R. Elementary, Christ Episcopal School, and Regents Academy had a hands on history lesson by ringing the bell of the Old Nacogdoches University building.

Community

East Texas animal shelters overwhelmed by influx of puppies

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 6:46 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Pets Fur People and many other animal shelters in East Texas are experiencing an influx of puppies now more than ever.

Education

Blind artist teaches visually impaired East Texas students

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 1:05 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with visually impaired artist John Bramblit about how he dealt with blindness and continued his passion for painting.

Community

Crockett Public Library rolls out with new mobile library

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 10:15 PM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Library director Judy Scott hopes the book mobile will help increase access for people who may have difficulty making it to the library.

Community

WebXtra: Crockett Public Library director discusses new mobile library

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 1:04 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Crockett Public Library is preparing to hit the road with their first ever “Book Mobile”; a public library on wheels.

News

DETCOG accepting applications for Section 8 housing vouchers

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:57 PM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
This year, 1,000 applications will be selected in a lottery-style process and placed on the waiting list. To prioritize applicants, DETCOG has a point system in place to aid families in having a better chance to be selected.

Power Of Prayer

Power of Prayer: McClung family moving to Poland to pursue ministry as YWAM missionaries

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 8:44 AM CST
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By Lane Luckie
An East Texas family is preparing to embark on a long-term mission to serve others in the region from a newly-established base in southern Poland.

Global

Wylie Coyotes of Ukraine co-founder reflects on anniversary of war

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 7:59 AM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Co-founder Timothy Six, of Corrigan, has been in Ukraine for over a month. “It’s been a hard few days, but I still see their resolve in the Ukraine people – they’re not going to give up. I mean, it’s in their blood,” he said.

Events

Patrick Mahomes to be guest at East Texas Speakers Forum

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 1:34 PM CST
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Tickets for the event go on sale next week.

Community

Nac Safe Place mission to raise suicide prevention awareness

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 9:59 PM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
In the last year, Nacogdoches County has had 18 suicides. Nac Safe Place mission right now is spreading awareness online by listing different established resources people can use. They hope to help break the stigma on mental illness.“We want to be that resource to say let us help you. You’re worth it, you are enough. Let us help you,” said founder Alana Culpepper.

Community

‘We Remember Tyler’ advocates for lynching memorial on downtown square

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 6:42 PM CST
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By Willie Downs
They took the first steps by donating the only photographic evidence of a lynching on the courthouse grounds to the Smith County Historical Society.

News

Former president’s legacy will include 35 years of volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 10:27 PM CST
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By Willie Downs
As former president Jimmy Carter spends his last days at home in hospice care, the impact he has made on the world through his years of volunteer work is undeniable.

Events

Stanley’s Famous Pit BBQ hosts Mardi Gras second line parade

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Kristine Guevara
Parade goer Mary Alice Guidry said, “I love that, you know, we’re kind of starting to catch on to the fun and festivities of Mardi Gras here in East Texas, and it kind of makes me feel like I’m back at home a little bit.”

News

Pregnancy Help Center of Lufkin hosts Texas-Sized Baby Shower to help expecting families

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:54 PM CST
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By Mariela Gonzalez
She said for this year’s baby shower, the most requested items are diapers and wipes.The center has assisted nearly 300 clients and provided $13,000 worth of resources to the families this year alone. Last year, the center gave out 90,000 items, including 54,000 diapers, the majority coming from their donations.

Power Of Prayer

Power of Prayer: Rose City Pantry

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 7:57 AM CST
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By Lane Luckie
A little red box outside the Tyler Public Library in downtown is connecting people from all walks of life.

Community

Injured Troup football player going home Wednesday after 5 months in hospital

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Lexi Vennetti
Troup ISD students, staff, and community members will be out in support to welcome Cooper home tomorrow afternoon as the Reid family drives through the town.
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