The Healing Hearts and Minds Program at St. Gregory Cathedral School in Tyler offers elementary students weekly instruction in character formation and mental health needs.
At the start of the holiday travel season, countless East Texans will be among the passengers navigating crowds at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
A boating accident on Lake Palestine in Smith County nearly ended in tragedy for two families. Now, almost 40 years later, they’re finally learning the story of the man who rescued them and saved eight lives.
By KLTV Digital Media Staff and KTRE Digital Media Staff
Our reports were never designed to examine the origins or validity of faith, rather, how those who do believe make it the essence of who they are. We choose prayer as a centerpiece because of its universal appeal.
As the nearly 400 Muslim families living in Tyler and Longview observe the holy month of Ramadan, the East Texas Islamic Society is opening its doors to visitors.
A month after powerful tornadoes cut a path of destruction through the town of Alto, members of one congregation say they're finding unexpected blessings after this test of faith.
When children with disabilities outlive their parents, one East Texas ministry provides a solution for the tough question: “What will happen to my child?”
Making the most out of the lunch hour is taking on a new meaning for some East Texas women of faith. They’re feeding a hunger for spiritual growth through an hour-long bible study.
The holiday known as ‘Day of the Dead’ falls in the first few days of November, though this ancient tradition has little to do with the scary rituals of Halloween.
Weather may be his professional passion, KLTV chief meteorologist Mark Scirto answered another calling as a young boy. This year he's marking 50 years of involvement in music ministry.
A form of art synonymous with church sanctuaries has had a profound impact on one East Texas couple. Stained glass has become more than hobby for David and Teresa Darby. It's guiding their faith.
This month marks 15 years since the Space Shuttle Columbia broke apart over East Texas. The widow of the Columbia's commander is sharing how that tragedy turned into a test of faith for her family.
As Christians around the world mark the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation, an English-language ministry is reaching out to the thousands of visitors making a pilgrimage to Germany.
Dozens of college students from around the country are spending their summer working in East Texas. It's not an ordinary summer job -- they're trying to lead kids closer to God.
Hiway 80 Rescue Mission in Longview is more than an emergency shelter for the homeless. Soon, even more East Texans will have help fighting substance abuse through the ministry's New Creation Discipleship Recovery Program.
A group of East Texas kids is getting extra support in fighting peer pressure and staying true to their faith. Becoming Righteous Obedient Servants (B.R.O.S.) Mentoring is teaching young people how to create their own path to success.
After a very public fall from grace, a Major League Baseball legend, has dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel and sharing a message of redemption. Darryl Strawberry became one of the biggest stars in baseball in the 1980s and 1990s, until his career was derailed by drugs.
An East Texas congregation is working to rescue its church building from fading into history. Mount Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church in Palestine has been added to Preservation Texas' list of the most endangered places in the Lone Star State.
A nun from Africa is gaining worldwide attention for her efforts to rescue children from a notorious rebel army. Sister Rosemary Nyirumbe is working to mend broken lives by teaching them to sew hope with a needle and thread.
Switching careers turned into a leap of faith for one East Texas woman. Leaving full-time ministry to become a professional photographer helped Callynth Finney see the world differently.
Several East Texas women are rebuilding their lives together under one roof. A sober living home in Tyler is helping them fight drug addiction and find their purpose in life.
Just as the first freezing temperatures of the season arrive in East Texas, one ministry is putting their sewing skills to work in hopes of helping the homeless.
Workout programs are mixing things up to help people get in shape by ditching traditional classes for new twist on exercise. Live Fitness in Tyler is offers, 'Get Centered,' a morning workout that merges fitness and faith to push the body and spirit.
Colleges across the country are working to keep up with the demands of student housing. While some are building ultra-modern luxury dorms, Tyler Junior College is expanding its faith-based housing.
A group of East Texans has made it their mission to change lives in a matter of hours. Volunteers from several Smith County churches are constructing wheelchair ramps for the elderly and those with disabilities.
An East Texas family is helping others find hope by reaching out to strangers experiencing a test of faith. The Davis family, of Whitehouse, created the Lamby Ministry as a way to honor the memory of their granddaughter who died from health complications in 2012.
An unlikely storybook character is teaching a lesson about faith. East Texas author Scott Plummer chose a furry creature to help parents explain when and why they pray, in his new children's book, "The Rabbit That Could Fly".
East Texans are discovering much more than deep discounts and nick-knacks in the Athens Thrift Store. The shop, which first opened in August 2010, has become a starting point for helping those in need.
Behind the silly costumes and face paint, an East Texas woman is finding direction later in life by spreading the word of God through a clown ministry.
