HOUSE BILL 6, THE SWEEPING ELECTIONS REFORM BILL, MADE IT OUT OF COMMITTEE THURSDAY. TODAY REPUBLICAN STATE REPRESENTATIVE TRAVIS CLARDY AND A MEMBER OF THE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE SPOKE ON THE BILL'S PROGRESS.
One of the guest speakers says there has been an increase in child abuse reports this year more than prior years, due to COVID-19 and children being out of school and at home more often.
Lufkin Police arrested brothers tied to numerous vehicle burglaries after interrupting one of them stealing a vehicle stereo at Deerwood I Apartments early this morning in the 100 block of Champions Drive.
Among the questions addressed included ones asking about the “ingredients” of all three of the major vaccines, specifically in how they might affect someone prone to experiencing blood clots, as well as a viewer who asked about a relative who had been vaccinated within 90 days of having recovered fr
“The State of Texas has been working closely with local officials to prepare for these dangerous conditions, and are prepared to respond to any emergencies that may arise.”
A global shortage of semiconductors or, computer chips has been worsening over the past year. These chips are considered the brain of almost every modern device you have in your home.
Citing allegations of abuse and neglect, Gov. Greg Abbott sent a letter to Vice President Kamala Harris, who has been appointed as Border Czar, on Friday demanding that the Biden Administration shut down the federally run unaccompanied minors facility in San Antonio.
The old saying is a hard freeze kills the bad insects. Aside from breaking water-pipes and knocking out power, the week long February freeze may affect the insect population.
Police confirm multiple people were shot during an incident Thursday afternoon at Kent Moore Cabinets in Bryan. The suspect in that shooting remains at large and an active manhunt is underway.
East Texan Lovie Smith, a former Big Sandy Wildcat and coach of several NFL teams in his career, joins KLTV Sports Director Michael Coleman and East Texas Now’s Kayla Lyons to discuss his role with the Houston Texans.
The tables will be purchased in partnership with Kurth Primary School and the Lufkin Independent School District through Pilgrim’s Hometown Strong program.
It is the first time state officials announced they are investigating such allegations at one of the emergency facilities the U.S. government has quickly set up in Texas amid a sharp increase in crossings of unaccompanied youths.
The homeowner’s doorbell camera caught footage of an unidentified suspect allegedly lifting a bench from the resident’s front law before placing it in their truck and driving away.
A registered sex offender, Jeremy Nobles, 45 of Warren, was arrested at the residence on Highway 69, south of Warren where the search took place, Tuesday at approximately 7:30 a.m.
SFA is ready to begin selling alcohol at baseball and softball games after the Nacogdoches city council approved of the move on Tuesday night. Sales will start the weekend of April 16-18 when baseball hosts Southeastern Louisiana and softball hosts Northwestern State.
Food banks are still in high demand and families are still struggling with food shortage. Around this time is when we’d be seeing the fruits of the labor of many farmers, but over a month after the winter freeze, there’s much less production.
An inspector with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards found the Nacogdoches County Jail to be non-compliant in two different areas – the distribution of prescription medication and regular checks of inmates who are in restraints.
Some Texas school districts have been experiencing connectivity issues as their students take online versions of the Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test.
Texas education officials advised districts to suspend the first day of STAAR testing after thousands of students showed up in person and were prevented from taking the standardized test online because of widespread technical issues across the state.
The Allen Police Department said investigators believe brothers Tanvir Towhid, 21, and Farhan Towhid, 19, made a pact to kill their parents, sister and grandmother before killing themselves
Police report the Criminal Investigation Division obtained an Aggravated Assault Felony 2 warrant for Aziz Pleasant, 19, from Nacogdoches after obtaining probable cause that he was the suspect that shot Markeith Tryome Roberts.
The Federation of Women’s Clubs manages the Nacogdoches landmark, The Old University Building. Currently, members are conducting a Capital Campaign to improve accessibility by adding an elevator and handicapped restrooms and making the building handicapped accessible.
The governor cited Major League Baseball’s (MLB) decision to move the MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new election integrity laws.
A reminder of the meaning of 'Good Friday' and the Easter weekend was seen by drivers along a busy road in Longview. Three groups were carrying crosses along highway 80, depicting the walk of Christ to his crucifixion.
A week after an EF-2 tornado devastated many in Rusk County, members of the First United Methodist Church in Mount Enterprise were able to meet for Easter service after their church was badly damaged.
The First United Methodist Church in Mt. Enterprise was damaged significantly in last week’s tornado, making it unfit to hold service with just a few days before Easter. Another church down the road, Concord Methodist Church, will open its doors for First United Methodist's members for Easter Mass.
Feral hogs continue to be a costly problem in East Texas, and everything from helicopter hunting to pesticide sprays have been used to reduce the population. From year round open season, to trapping, to helicopter and hot air balloon hunting, hunters are trying every method to bag feral hogs.
