They worked with more than 60 uninsured families that suffered significant damage or total loss due to tornadoes that hit Cherokee, Rusk, and Panola counties in 2021.
“Sex trafficking is happening here. Not to scare anybody, but we do need to have these conversations to give it less power and to call it for what it is,” Villarreal said.
After one them lost their job due to COVID-19, an East Texas couple decided to take a leap by converting an old school bus into a mobile video game center that can be rented out for parties and events.
In the statistics Leslie Anders, a volunteer with the shelter, said they took in a total of 4,665 animals for the whole calendar year. This averages to about 90 animals per week.
Impact Lufkin is close to completing two homes within the north Lufkin area. This project is only the start of the non profits north Lufkin community development plan.
KLTV’s Jamey Boyum talks with Great Texas Balloon Race Founder Bill Bussey about the 2022 race taking place in the city limits of Longview for the first time since the late 1980s.
Michele Conner does everything she can to help veterans in need at any time, including changing tires, taking care of kids, and making specialty sandwich boxes.
Small business owners or those wanting to start a small business have an opportunity to received timely start-up advice, plus apply for specialized financial loans.
This will be the third time they are replacing the salt walls at the Salt Palace Museum. Tomasa King is a docent for the museum and says the walls last between 11 and 15 years.
The Friends of Historic Nacogdoches hosted their annual Christmas tour of homes to showcase the oldest town in Texas. The organization has been hosting the event for the past thirty years to inspire guests and allow them the chance to develop an even deeper appreciation for Nacogdoches.
Just outside Carthage, you’ll find the headstone for Jim Reeves, a world-famous country singer. It is also where you’ll find a historical marker commemorating his life. It’s the subject of this week’s Mark in Texas History.
Casa stands for court appointed special advocates. So when a child is placed in foster care, a judge appoints a casa to advocate for what they think is the best interest for the child.
With the season of giving upon us, members of the community are encouraged to remember the real reason of Christmas and give back to those less fortunate. The Family Crisis Center of East Texas relies on generous donors to provide the Christmas joy their clients hope for.
