"For the first time since a nest of leucistic alligators was discovered in the swamps of Louisiana 36 years ago, we have the first birth of a solid white alligator ever recorded from those original alligators. This is beyond 'rare,' it is absolutely extraordinary and the first one in the world. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation in the American alligator. They differ from albino alligators, which have pink eyes and a complete loss of pigment," said Mark McHugh, president and CEO of Gatorland. Credit: Gatorland Facebook/Ken Guzzetti/AMAZING ANIMALS+ /TMX
First responders were called to a fire at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Sabine County Saturday night. Credit: Pineland Fire Department
Livingston resident Hannah Cram shares her thoughts on the Livingston ISD bus crash that killed a 15-year-old student.
Pine Tree High School in Longview is now working to make videos about that and nearly anything else, from music videos to veterans’ ceremonies. Right now, Pirate Television is on YouTube, although they’re looking into expanding their platform.
The driver of an 18-wheeler has been arrested in connection with the death of a Livingston ISD student.
The judge said the rabbi could apply for a permit to reserve the square for a Hanukkah event, but the decorations could not stay up long term. By allowing a religious holiday display, the county could be sued and would have to entertain requests from other groups, said the judge.