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Events

Nacogdoches wall wash

Nacogdoches biker groups host wall wash event for veteran memorial

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Avery Gorman
Motorcycle clubs came together Saturday to wash the veteran memorial wall in Nacogdoches.

Events

Flags have been placed in the cemetery.

Lufkin holds cemetery flag display for Memorial Day

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Avery Gorman
Throughout this weekend, many different groups are coming together to honor and remember fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Mark in Texas History

Recently, a historical marker and old school bell were unveiled at the old Redland School.

Mark in Texas History: Old Redland School recognized for 1800s roots

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM CDT
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By Mark Scirto
Recently, a historical marker and old school bell were unveiled at the old Redland School.

Community

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Angelina Co. 4th grader donates hair to freshman battling cancer

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:55 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
“I was really amazed that a little girl would think so much of another person that’s going through what she is going through, and to be so selfless to chop 15 inches of hair to donate to someone, I know growing hair takes time and so for her to do that... I thought it was the most selfless act that I’ve came across along my journey of doing hair,” Shepherd said.

Events

Nacogdoches leaders preview new additions to 33rd annual Blueberry Festival

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
The City of Nacogdoches is gearing up for its most famous festival of the year.

Education

Groveton UIL Literary Criticism team wins 2nd consecutive state competition

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 8:04 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
An East Texas literary team recently won first place at the state competition for the second year in a row.

Power Of Prayer

Power of Prayer: Sculptor Felix Avalos carves religious art from East Texas timber

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
After a half-century, an East Texas artist is still perfecting his calling in life. From his workshop in Larue, Felix Avalos is using wood carvings to share his faith with people around the country.

Events

Fallen officers remembered during Nacogdoches County memorial ceremony

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
A fallen peace officer memorial honored lives lost in Nacogdoches County on Wednesday at the Exposition and Civic Center.

Community

Auditions to be held May 22-23 for ‘Footloose’ at Tyler Civic Theatre

Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Auditions will be held May 22 and 23 for the show, director Stephen Rainwater says.

Gift of Love

“They deserve to stay together:” 3 sisters under 10 need parents who will help them leave foster care behind

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
Siblings deserve to stay together and that’s exactly the hope for a trio of sisters in East Texas. Cara’mae, Autumn and Enberlee are all under the age of 10. They’ve been together their whole lives and now they need a family who is willing to commit to the gift of love.
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Community

Flowers bloom for Nacogdoches median beautification project

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Spring is in full bloom, and so are the flowers in a few medians on Highway 59 in Nacogdoches.

Education

Central ISD senior planning to attend Baylor receives Gates scholarship

Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
A Central ISD senior is one of a few people who received the Bill and Melinda Gates Scholarship.

Community

Nacogdoches City Council adopts pickleball court rental schedule

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Mack Shaw
Pickleball is a fast-growing phenomenon, and the city of Nacogdoches is making moves towards a competitive scene for the sport.

Power Of Prayer

Power of Prayer: East Texas pastor guided spiritual healing after America’s first mass shooting in a church

Updated: May. 16, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
As gun violence in America has many churches taking a closer look at security plans, one East Texas pastor has a unique perspective on the matter.

Sports

94-year-old East Texas woman awarded black belt in martial arts

Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:09 AM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
“If you decide it’s going to happen, it will. Never want to stop. Keep looking forward to what can we do tomorrow. That’s from young people like me!” she said.

Events

Lufkin VFW builds pantry for Day of Service

Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Saturday, the Lufkin VFW post expanded its food pantry to help not only homeless veterans but the entire community. The project is part of the National VFW Day of Service.

Events

Longview ISD holds special education track and field day

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 7:06 PM CDT
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By Jamey Boyum
The Special Education Track and Field Day is something competitors look forward to for months.

Community

Smith County Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to first veteran homebuyer

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Lexi Vennetti
Smith County Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to first veteran homebuyer

Health

CHRISTUS Health offers free physicals to 14 school districts

Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Lexi Vennetti
CHRISTUS is offering free physicals to student athletes in the Tyler area.

Events

East Texas Food Bank participates in nationwide food drive ‘Stamp Out Hunger’

Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By Andrea Valdez
The event takes place on Saturday, May 13th.

Power Of Prayer

Power of Prayer: Mater Dei Designs teaching others to make rosaries

Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 8:16 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Two retired East Texas nurses are linking others to a centuries-old Christian prayer tradition.

Elections

Lufkin church offers transportation to voting locations

Updated: May. 6, 2023 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman and Makayla Goos
The Lufkin Christan Leadership Coalition Hosted an event today to offer free transportation to the polls, free food and activities for kids to encourage the people of Lufkin to exercise their right to vote.

Community

Louisiana Pine Snakes hatched at Ellen Trout Zoo released into wild

Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 4:04 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
This release is part of a Species Survival Plan.

Community

Anderson County celebrates employee of 76 years

Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT
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By Lexi Vennetti
Anderson County celebrates Anita Lamb, employee for 76 years.

Events

Nacogdoches Do Dat BBQ Competition offers fun, food

Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Pit masters all over the area gathered in Nacogdoches at the expo center for a competition hosted by the Nacogdoches Area United Way.

News

East Texas food pantries come together for ideas, inspiration at food bank’s annual conference

Updated: Apr. 28, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Blake Holland
On Friday, the people feeding local families are leaving with new ideas and renewed inspiration. “All it takes is a heart to help. I didn’t have a blueprint, I had a God-print that just said 'feed the people'. And to a lot of people, I would tell them this journey is not easy.”

Events

East Texas to be a viewing destination for upcoming eclipses

Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
Mark your calendars for April 8, 2024, because there will be a total solar eclipse visible in much of East Texas.

Events

Lufkin Springfest brings free fun, family entertainment

Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Put on by Visit Lufkin, Springfest offers live music, shopping, food trucks, a Jeep and motorcycle show, arts and crafts, and many more activities.

Events

Hiway 80 Garage Sale underway from Mississippi to Mesquite

Updated: Apr. 22, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
For some vendors, it’s a chance at big sales. For shoppers, it’s a chance at big bargains.

News

City of Lufkin unveils new sheltered bus stops

Updated: Apr. 21, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Waiting for the bus just got a little more comfortable in Lufkin.

Gift of Love

Never short of giggles, Weston, 7, needs family willing to be his forever

Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
Weston, 7, was all smiles and giggles as we visited with his closest caretakers at at Slide N Bounce Rentals in Canton.

Community

Nacogdoches City Council approves utility improvements, emergency utility contract

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
The Nacogdoches City Council met Tuesday night and approved several items, the first being a contract for utility upgrades in Festival Park.This project is estimated to cost around $106,000. This is a project done in two phases through capital improvement funds for downtown and festival park utility upgrades.

Events

Fredonia Brewery raises money for Nacogdoches pickleball by serving southern favorites

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 4:38 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Each plate is $8 apiece, and the event will continue until 10 p.m. Saturday.

Events

Nacogdoches ‘Rider Down’ event gives life-saving motorcycle crash advice

Updated: Apr. 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, in 2021, 521 drivers and passengers riding motorcycles were killed. Saturday in Nacogdoches, the “Rider Down” Emergency Response Seminar was held to educate motorcycle riders and other motorists about what to do if you come upon a motorcycle wreck.

Community

Marshall ‘Swap Shop’ host James Duncan retires from radio

Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Blake Holland
Longtime radio broadcaster retires on 84th birthday, and says the people are what he'll miss most.

Community

Crockett hosting free Music Friendly Texas workshop

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Anyone who is interested in learning to bring more music to their town may want to attend an upcoming conference in Crockett.

Events

East Texas Communities Foundation president gives donation advice

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By Devyn Shea
East Texas Giving Day is happening April 25.

Community

City of Lufkin animal shelter closed after lightning strike

Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 11:12 AM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Residents can still contact the Lufkin Police Department for animal control emergencies.

Events

Harold’s House hosts events for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
"This is happening to children in our community, and we do need to respond to them,” the program director said.

Events

‘Thunder in the Pines’ biker fundraiser set to raise money for Alto ISD scholarships

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 3:47 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
Activities include a corn hole competition, vendors and contests for best dress biker, best dressed biker couple and best fitted bike.

Events

East Texas ministry putting a twist on traditional Easter egg hunt

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 7:54 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
The free event will continue from Friday through Easter Sunday. The church will give 50 hardcover books of the story after their Sunday services.

Community

Lufkin Crisis Center acknowledges Sexual Assault Awareness Month with art display

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to commemorate the month Family Crisis Center of East Texas unveiled an art display at its Lufkin thrift store.

Gift of Love

Foster mom hopes for the right family for joyful East Texas 6-year-old, Aurora

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
“She is really a fun kid to have,” said Foster mom Yvonne Dixon. “She just needs some attention.”

Community

New exhibit ‘The Amazon River’s Edge’ is coming to Caldwell Zoo

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
Caldwell Zoo is revitalizing their South American region, which is one of their oldest areas on property.

Events

Lufkin VFW holds ‘Buddy’ Poppy Program to support veterans

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
KTRE’s Avery Gorman speaks to Gerald Spradlin with the Lufkin VFW about their "Buddy" Poppy Program that kicked off this weekend.

NFL

Patrick Mahomes speaks about his career, East Texas upbringing at UT Tyler

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
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By Michael Coleman
When asked about following his dreams, his mantra, he explained he believes it is all about putting in the work needed to be a success.

Events

East Texans search for their perfect plant at SFA Gardens spring plant sale

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
SFA Gardens Director Dr. David Creech said the spring plant sale is their biggest fundraiser of the year.

News

Supporters gather on Tyler square for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Jason Goodwin
On Friday evening, 3-4 dozen people gathered on the Downtown Tyler Square to show support.

Education

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

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.
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