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News

The property manager said there’s a lot of damage inside and out that now needs to be cleaned up.

Car crashes into Lufkin nail salon

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Avery Gorman
A car backed through a brick column and into the wall of Tracy’s Nails on W. Frank Avenue Saturday afternoon.

Crime

A homeless was involved in an altercation when he was stabbed on the square in Tyler.

Tyler police identify man arrested after stabbing incident on downtown square

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Travis Noriega and Blake Holland
A deputy fire marshal said some kind of altercation took place between a homeless man and another man which led to the stabbing. Tyler Police PIO Andy Erbaugh said that the men knew each other.

Community

Community members gathered together for a 1.5-mile hike.

Nacogdoches community goes hiking for National Trails Day

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Today is National Trails Day and the City of Nacogdoches, Nac Historic Sites, celebrated with an event called Hike Through History.

News

Heritage Days Festival kicks off in downtown San Augustine

Heritage Days Festival kicks off in downtown San Augustine

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:19 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
KTRE’s Avery Gorman speaks about the Heritage Days Festival happening June 2 and 3 in downtown San Augustine. The event has vendors, live music, art exhibits, tours of the cities historical sites and so much more.

News

Two more wind farms have filed notice to connect with transmission lines in the Panhandle.

Gov. Abbott announces departure of PUC Chairman Lake

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today accepted the resignation of Peter Lake as Chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC).

News

Morning Weather at your Fingertips Friday 6-2-23

Friday’s Weather: Hot and humid again

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 6:06 AM CDT
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By Katie Vossler
Expect mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies today and temperatures in the lower 90s late afternoon.

East Texas Ag News

'The Blueberry Place' sign

East Texas blueberry crops hit hard by late season freeze, but plenty left for festival, pickers

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
The Nacogdoches Blueberry Festival just over a week away, and this year’s blueberry crops look a little different.

News

LFD Chief 2, Battalion 1 and Rescue 4 arrived to find a person in an excavated hole, entrapped...

Person entrapped in sandy trench pulled to safety by Lufkin first responders

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
Firefighters arrived to find a person in an excavated hole, entrapped by sand. LFD quickly developed a rescue plan and began working to remove the person safely.

Events

On Friday at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, two pianists will be positioned in front of...

Leadership Lufkin’s dueling pianos fundraiser sells out ahead of Friday’s show

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
“We’re right on track for that this year, and all of that goes into our foundation, the chamber foundation, and then we’re able to award scholarships.”

Politics

Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton makes a statement at his office in Austin, Texas,...

East Texas lawmakers explain votes on Paxton impeachment

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Blake Holland
“Even if a person is guilty, even if a person is a crook, you want to give them the best possible process,” said State Rep. Matt Schaefer (R-Tyler)
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Crime

Crockett Police looking for suspects who broke into John Deer dealership

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:36 PM CDT
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By Megan Calongne
Six commercial Stihl chainsaws were stolen.

High School

A&M product Alton Dixon leaves position as Crockett head football coach

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Travis Noriega
Crockett ISD superintendent John Emerich confirms that Dixon has left the school.

News

DPS report states Lufkin man was driving over 100 mph at time of fatal crash

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
A Lufkin man was driving over 100 miles per hour when he hit the vehicle of a woman who was not medically advised to drive, according to a crash report.

State

Cars registered in Texas after 2025 will no longer need to pass a safety inspection, but owners will still pay the fee

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By JAYME LOZANO CARVER
Most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam after state lawmakers removed the rule from Texas code.

Editorial

A Better East Texas: Attorney General Ken Paxton

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Pat Stacey
You never know what is going to happen towards the end of the regular legislative session of the Texas state government.

News

Authorities release name of pedestrian killed in Lufkin crash

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
The crash occurred around 9 p.m. and authorities were initially unable to identify the victim.

News

Thursday’s Weather: Very warm and humid today

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:03 AM CDT
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By Katie Vossler
Expect light southeast winds today, which continues to increase the humidity across the region.

State

Texas girl’s killer faces new murder charges, may be ‘serial killer,’ police say

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:58 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press and ACACIA CORONADO Associated Press
The suspect is facing charges in the deaths of his roommate and a 66-year-old woman.

News

Unidentified pedestrian struck, killed when walking through Lufkin intersection

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:18 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
The female driver said she attempted to avoid the man but was unable to do so.The man was taken by ambulance to a local hospital where he died a short time later. Police are asking for help identifying him.

Health

CHRISTUS Health nurse discusses unsettling new stroke trends in younger patients

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas
Every May, millions across the nation bring awareness to strokes. According to the C.D.C., strokes are the third leading cause of death in Texas.

News

Large group of cats in Tatum still in need of rescue

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
An urgent plea for help by neighbors led to a small rescue operation in an effort to save a large number of cats left behind after their owner passed away.

Crime

Former Van Zandt County chief deputy gets 44 months in prison for striking handcuffed arrestee

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:26 PM CDT
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By Blake Holland
A federal judge sentenced a former Van Zandt County chief deputy to 44 months in prison Wednesday for striking a handcuffed arrestee in the face.

News

Crockett’s week-long boil water notice continues

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 2:17 PM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
The Houston County Water control improvement district has been under a boil water notice since May 24, and a week later, they hope to get answers soon as to when the notices will be lifted.

Politics

Governor Abbott appoints John Scott as interim Attorney General

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed John Scott as the short-term interim Attorney General of Texas

News

Firefighters respond to single vehicle collision against telephone pole in Hudson

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:19 AM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
The ACSO, Hudson PD, Allegiance EMS, and Oncor also responded to the scene. The investigation is still ongoing.

News

Wednesday’s Weather: A shower possible today

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:02 AM CDT
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By Katie Vossler
Otherwise, partly cloudy skies early then mostly sunny skies headed into the afternoon.

Politics

Texas House, Senate move quickly in special session

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 11:21 PM CDT
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By Blake Holland
House Speaker Dade Phelan sent a clear message to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, his Senate counterpart, on Tuesday.

News

SFA fatal crash hearing focuses on cell phone, person of interest

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:52 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Graylan Spring and Micah McAfoose died after the car they were in collided with an 18-wheeler on U.S. highway 59 near Corrigan in January.

Consumer

East Texans see egg prices drop following reduced demand

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:10 PM CDT
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By Kristine Guevara
The record high prices in January were a result of the avian flu outbreak wiping out a significant amount of egg producing poultry. Supplies were low. But as producers worked to rebuild, “Now we see the fruits of that where egg producers are produce more eggs.” said Texas A&M Agrilife Extension economist David Anderson.

News

Firefighters distribute water to residents as boil water notice continues in Crockett

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier
The city provided the water to distribute to affected residents and will give more away Wednesday in the fire department parking lot from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

Politics

Texas House swiftly passes property tax bill, abruptly adjourns

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By JOSHUA FECHTER AND ALEX NGUYEN
The move, basically telling the Senate to take the House bill or leave it, could exacerbate already heightened tensions at the Capitol.

Elections

Special election to replace expelled Bryan Slaton in Texas House set for Nov. 7

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By Patrick Svitek
The House voted to expel Slaton less than a month ago after an internal investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old aide after getting her drunk.

News

TDCJ bus carrying 5 inmates crashes in Trinity County

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
A prison bus transporting five inmates was in a minor crash in Trinity County Tuesday.

East Texas Now

WATCH: Financial expert explains debt ceiling, inflation, ‘hot economy’

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 2:28 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
Just what is the debt ceiling and why does it need to be raised? What is a “hot economy” and why is it bad? How does the rise in interest rates affect regular Americans versus mega corporations? These questions and more are discussed as East Texas Now’s Jeremy G. Butler speaks with financial expert Matthew Carbray.

News

East Texas Food Bank CEO announces retirement date

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The ETFB Board of Directors has formed a search committee and hired a firm to help search for a qualified replacement for Cullinane.

Events

Lufkin community holds Memorial Day ceremony, places symbolic wreath on VFW memorial

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Mariela Gonzalez
A senior vice commander placed a wreath in remembrance of the fallen members of VFW 1836. A white flower was also set on the VFW marker to represent purity, along with other symbolic items.

News

Tuesday’s Weather: Afternoon storms likely today

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:07 AM CDT
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By Katie Vossler
Expect a warm, humid afternoon with more scattered showers and thunderstorms popping up after lunchtime.

News

One person dead in motorcycle wreck in Van Zandt County

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:38 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The investigation is still ongoing.

Education

SFA becomes 14th affiliate of UT system

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT
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By Lorena Rivas
This will allow the university to have full access to permanent university funds.

News

Improved, compact solar devices offer East Texans severe weather solutions

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 5:09 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
East Texas weather can vary from blistering heat to storms to freezing temperatures, and all of it can lead to loss of power. But, there are ways to prepare.

News

Game wardens patrolling East Texas lakes on Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
Game wardens urge safety on East Texas lakes during Memorial Day weekend.

Political

Former congressman Louie Gohmert shares thoughts on impeachment of AG Paxton

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
"We need an uncorrupt attorney general, and we need somebody that will stand firm on the law and pursue those that don’t.”

Events

Nacogdoches biker groups host wall wash event for veteran memorial

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:55 PM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Motorcycle clubs came together Saturday to wash the veteran memorial wall in Nacogdoches.

News

2nd person has died of injuries from crash that killed Lufkin HS baseball player

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By KTRE Digital Media Staff
A driver involved in a crash that killed a Lufkin High School baseball player and injured two people has died.

Events

Lufkin holds cemetery flag display for Memorial Day

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 1:57 PM CDT
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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.

Kitchen Pickin'

Kitchen Pickin’: Elsie the Cow makes an appearance during new set debut

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:30 PM CDT
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By Stephanie Frazier and Jeff Awtrey
This week on Kitchen Pickin’, Jeff shows off a book with a surprising value.

News

Lufkin dermatologist gives skin cancer prevention tips for Don’t Fry Day

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By Avery Gorman
Today is National Don’t Fry Day, which always falls on the Friday before Memorial Day Weekend.

East Texas Ag News

East Texas Ag News: Managing summer weeds

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:55 AM CDT
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By Cary Sims
The best deterrent for weeds is a healthy, well managed lawns which are watered and fertilized correctly.

News

Friday’s Weather: Another nice day

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:01 AM CDT
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By Katie Vossler
This afternoon will be mostly sunny to partly cloudy with afternoon high temperatures reaching the mid to upper 80s.

News

Dog dumping leads to overcrowding, euthanization in Smith County

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:24 PM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
She says it’s devastating that many dogs are taken into shelters just to get put down and euthanized due to overcapacity.
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