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Events

"We want people to know that it’s ok to struggle, and there are people that are struggling...

Nac Safe Place holds first annual suicide awareness walk

Updated: Sep. 24, 2023 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
Nac Safe Place started this awareness event because of an increase in suicides in the East Texas area.

Focus

Musicians in Munich, Germany play traditional Bavarian songs for visitors to the city.

Kilgore planning own festival as Munich, Germany celebrates 188th Oktoberfest

Updated: Sep. 21, 2023 at 11:35 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Record crowds are expected to celebrate the 188th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany this month, marking the massive festival’s second year since back-to-back cancellations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gift of Love

John gives hearty laugh while discussing bright future dreams

John, 15, maintains “life is beautiful” attitude amid quest for forever family

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
John’s unbreakable spirit sheds light on his unique and authentic wisdom at such a young age. That bright light is easy is see through his contagious sense of humor.

Focus

Architect Deidrich Rulfs, an immigrant from Germany, relocated his family to Nacogdoches in...

Diedrich A. W. Rulfs: the German immigrant who became Nacogdoches’ master architect

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 8:26 AM CDT
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By Lane Luckie
Few names are as widely known in Nacogdoches as Stephen F. Austin, Sam Houston, or Thomas J. Rusk. But there’s one lesser-known figure whose lasting impact is plainly visible in every corner of the city – Deidrich Anton Wilhelm Rulfs.

Gift of Love

Kadence, 15, speaks with KLTV about hopes for forever family

Kadence, 15, dreams of adoptive family who will let her design her own room

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:03 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
Kadence is a gentle, kind and curious teen. She told us about her hopes and dreams on her journey to a forever family during a walk around Darden Harvest Park in Lindale.

News

Salvation Army sign ups are available now until end of September for families needing...

Lufkin Salvation Army invites families in need to sign up for their Angel Tree program in preparation for Christmas

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
In preparation for the holidays, the Salvation Army invites families in need to sign up for their Angel Tree program.

Events

The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas gathered the community together at Grace...

Big Texas Rally for Recovery held in Lufkin for National Recovery Month

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
Many gathered at the Grace Dunn Richardson Park in Lufkin to celebrate this month's Rally for Recovery event.

Community

Maude Cobb Convention Center decorated for the National Night Out kickoff event

Longview police host annual National Night Out Kickoff event

Updated: Sep. 5, 2023 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By JD Conte
National Night Out is a nationwide event that is aimed at preventing and battling crime by getting neighbors to know each other.

Events

Nacogdoches ISD host community resource fair

Nacogdoches ISD bilingual department hosts community resource fair

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Since Monday, hundreds of people have stopped by the Nacogdoches Civic Center for a resource fair hosted by the Nacogdoches ISD bilingual department, featuring the Mexican Consulate on Wheels.

News

Deputy Matt Pierson

Shelby County deputy killed on 5th day on job remembered for ‘heart to be a servant’

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Avery Niles
Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputy Matt Pierson was killed Tuesday in a crash during his fifth day on the job.
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Community

East Texas Oil Museum displays art from Nacogdoches native Charlotte Baker Montgomery

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Arthur Clayborn and Brittany Hunter
The exhibit is on loan from the Museum of East Texas in Lufkin. It will be on display at the East Texas Oil Museum through Oct. 28.

East Texas Now

WATCH: Comedian Tom Papa talks upcoming Longview show, evolution of comedy

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Tom Papa has spent years behind the mic as a stand-up comedian, toured with Jerry Seinfeld, acted and now he’s coming to LeTourneau University’s Belcher Center.

Wildfires

Jasper County church helps feed firefighters battling wildfires

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
KTRE’s Mariela Gonzalez speaks with Lynn Eastepp who is volunteering with the effort.

Business

Family, community remember owner of Harlon’s Bar-B-Que

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
The state presented to the Brooks family a resolution that declared August 25 as national ‘Harlon Brooks Day.’

Events

Pilots operate hot air balloons in Lufkin despite extreme heat

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 1:15 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
The extreme weather did not stop the Lufkin Balloon Fest.

Community

Trinity County animal shelter sees fewer strays after starting ‘pet fixers’ program

Updated: Aug. 22, 2023 at 8:19 PM CDT
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By Justin Hardcastle
The City of Groveton Holding Pens in Trinity County has only five kennels for strays, but they've avoided euthanizing animals with a pet-fixing program.

Community

Lufkin animal shelter asks public to foster, adopt as they reach capacity

Updated: Aug. 20, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
The shelter asks people to consider fostering or adopting. All month, adoption fees will be only $40, which includes spay/neuter, shots and microchipping.

Gift of Love

In search for forever home, Eriel hopes for family that will give her more siblings

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
A morning at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler meant a special opportunity for Eriel, 14, to get an up-close look at some of her favorite animals.

Community

Corrigan detective honors Cushing student who died in crash

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
16-year-old Cale Barrios was 10 days away from starting his junior year at Cushing High School, when he was tragically killed in a car crash August 10.

News

Longtime East Texas veterinarian retires after 50 years

Updated: Aug. 15, 2023 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By Victoria Lara
After 50 years an East Texas veterinarian, Dr. Michael Maris, is saying goodbye to the practice he helped create and the people who’ve become like family.

Community

East Texas WWII veteran celebrates 100th birthday

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 5:35 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
An East Texas World War II veteran celebrated his centennial of life, and friends and family from all over the country came to celebrate with him.

Events

Biggest Little Town hosts annual BBQ cook-off state championship in downtown Garrison

Updated: Aug. 13, 2023 at 1:13 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
About 18 to 19 teams showed up, according to Garrison Mayor Keith Yarbrough. He said this year’s barbeque cook-off saw a greater turn out compared to previous years.

Community

Trinity County holding hunter’s safety course

Updated: Aug. 11, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Justin Hardcastle
Kids and adults need a score of 75 or better to pass the test. The hunter safety card is good for life once received.

News

Conditions at Lufkin park has some skipping it altogether

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 9:31 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
The playground equipment at Kiwanis Park on Timberland Drive needs TLC, and the City of Lufkin says help is on the way.

Community

City of Diboll offering junked vehicle amnesty

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:01 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Diboll of residents will have time to get in compliance without the penalty of being fined $200 a day.

Gift of Love

Gift of Love: Training conference aims to educate East Texans on how to better serve foster children

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 11:10 PM CDT
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By Erika Holland
The event is a collaboration of professionals under one roof for two days, offering what is described as “priceless information” for the continuously growing number of foster kids in East Texas.

Business

Black-Owned Business Month highlights economic impact of supporting local establishments

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Avery Niles
Sandra Burns, Executive Director for the Metro Chamber of Commerce says north Tyler has fewer than 100 black-owned businesses currently operating. She says supporting and sharing these businesses keeps the dollars in the community.

East Texas Now

Lufkin Boys & Girls Club offers special discount for football league signup

Updated: Aug. 9, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Tyre White and Jeremy G. Butler
The discount applies to kids on Medicaid.

Back to School

East Texas hair salon hosts 12th annual Haircut-a-thon for students

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 8:11 PM CDT
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By Avery Niles
The Village Salon in Carthage hosted their 12th annual back to school event today to give local students a fresh new ‘do before the school year begins.

Community

Founding mother of Angelina County’s Mosaic Center to retire

Updated: Aug. 7, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
KTRE’s Tyre White speaks with a founding mother of the Mosaic Center, Carolyn Tinkle, about how it feels to be retiring.

Events

Museum of East Texas hosts world traveler

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 6:40 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
Retired Foreign Service Officer and world traveler Angier Peavy has seen many different countries and collected many different treasures.

Community

Congressman Pete Sessions speaks about bringing Lufkin missionaries home

Updated: Aug. 5, 2023 at 2:25 PM CDT
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By Makayla Goos and Brittany Hunter
Congressman Pete Sessions spoke on Saturday about how local and international cooperation were essential in bringing 12 missionaries back home after a coup interrupted their travel in Niger.

Gift of Love

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

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:04 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.

Health

East Texas mother talks about the need to have sensory-friendly hours in local businesses

Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 at 9:22 AM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas
East Texas mother talks about the need to have sensory-friendly hours in local businesses

Education

Lufkin offers 1st year of Teen Court using DETCOG grant

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
The City of Lufkin will be offering their first Teen Court program this fall.

Community

East Texas non-profit says human trafficking is not always a ‘big white scary van’

Updated: Aug. 1, 2023 at 9:02 AM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas
Human trafficking is defined as forcing or compelling a person to provide labor or services or to engage in commercial sex acts.

Education

City of Lufkin seeking Teen Court volunteers, sponsors for 2023-2024 school year

Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:22 AM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
The City of Lufkin is seeking participants and sponsors as it kicks off its new Teen Court program this fall.

Community

East Texas herpetology club educates community on reptiles

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 6:18 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
The East Texas Herpetology Club focuses on educating the public about the proper care and awareness of reptiles.

Back to School

Back-to-school dates for East Texas school districts

Updated: Jul. 28, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff and KTRE Digital Media Staff
A comprehensive list of East Texas school district’s return to the instructional year sorted by date.

Education

Community dedicates T.J. Turner Training Center at Lufkin High School

Updated: Jul. 27, 2023 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
Turner went on to play for the Miami Dolphins, but died in 2009 after complications from a stroke.

Community

Lufkin shelter needs help fixing up donated homes to house people in need

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
The current location houses about seventy-five people. Lufkin native Virginia Lewis was able to give an additional twelve homes to the shelter to be able to house even more, but the homes are going to need some repairs.

Technology

East Texans provide input to help increase broadband internet access

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
Connected Nation Broadband Solutions manager Michelle Currier said most communities believe better internet connectivity means “an overwhelming increase in improved quality of life. It’s better education. It is access to jobs. It’s economic growth.”

State

Museum honors Sam Houston on 160th anniversary of his death

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM CDT
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By Justin Hardcastle
July 26 marks the 160th anniversary of Sam Houston's death.

Health

New director announced for Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties

Updated: Jul. 26, 2023 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Crisis Center of Anderson and Cherokee Counties announced their new director during their July meeting.

Back to School

Lufkin Junior League hosts ‘Back-to-School Bonanza’ for families in need

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:46 PM CDT
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By Shaquiena Davis
The Junior League of Lufkin is hosting their annual Back-to-School Bonanza with help from many local volunteers.

Sports

First Little League baseball field in Lufkin honored with bronze home plate

Updated: Jul. 25, 2023 at 11:40 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
The first Little League baseball field in Lufkin stood right where Kurth Memorial Library now stands. In 1952 there wasn’t much entertainment, so the community turned to little league baseball.

Events

Lufkin native launches BBQ event to feed community

Updated: Jul. 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM CDT
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By Tyre White
One Lufkin native led the way to create an event that would feed the community and bring people together.

Community

Ellen Trout Zoo announces birth of Malayan Tapir

Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Lufkin’s Ellen Trout Zoo has announced the birth of a Malayan Tapir.

Events

True Vine fundraiser to help East Texas man raise money for liver transplant

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 11:44 PM CDT
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By Justin Hardcastle
The hairstylist and longtime friend to True Vine used to perform there frequently with his family’s band, Brothers & Sisters.

Community

Child making tour to Texas Harley Davidson shops stops in Tyler

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023 at 11:27 PM CDT
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By Noemy Sanchez
KLTV’s Noemy Sanchez spoke with “Mile Monster” Jeff and Gaven “The GOAT” at Lone Star Harley Davidson in Tyler.
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