Monday, May 20 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:59:44 GMT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has requested the deployment of Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1), a specialized search and rescue team, to help in the aftermath of the Moore, Okla. tornado.The 80-member team, based in College Station, Texas, will leave early Tuesday morning along with an incident support team.The TX-TF1 'White' Team is a Type 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team (USR) with technical, canine and heavy equipment crews.TX-TF1 has been used since 1998, responding to search and rescu...More >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has requested the deployment of Texas Task Force 1 (TX-TF1), a specialized search and rescue team, to help in the aftermath of the Moore, Okla. tornado.The 80-member team, based in College Station, Texas, will leave early Tuesday morning along with an incident support team.The TX-TF1 'White' Team is a Type 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team (USR) with technical, canine and heavy equipment crews.TX-TF1 has been used since 1998, responding to search and rescu...More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:30:07 GMT
The recently released West Nile case count from 2012 has many people wondering if we'll have incidences of the disease this year, as well. Health officials say we will. The mosquitoes are running a littleMore >>
The recently released West Nile case count from 2012 has many people wondering if we'll have incidences of the disease this year, as well.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:28:51 GMT
A convenience store near Flint was burglarized early Monday morning and the crime was all caught on surveillance video.More >>
A convenience store near Flint was burglarized early Monday morning and the crime was all caught on surveillance video. Thieves broke into the Stop and Shop gas station on Highway 69 and County Road 1215, trying to steal the ATM. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:58:29 GMT
There was some controversy at an East Texas school district special board meeting on Friday night, after the school decided to cut several faculty and staff positions.More >>
Winona ISD officials say that at the beginning of the decision-process, as many as 15-20 positions were being considered for removal.More >>
He's Hayne. And he's Wayne. And they've served Trinity residents for more than 40 years as volunteer firefighters. At 5, Michelle Reed tells you why they have a passion for what they do and how they'veMore >>
He's Hayne. And he's Wayne. And they've served Trinity residents for more than 40 years as volunteer firefighters. At 5, Michelle Reed tells you why they have a passion for what they do and how they'veMore >>
This image shows a cutting-edge solar-electric propulsion thruster in development at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, Calif., that uses xenon ions for propulsion.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:39:25 GMT
When a natural disaster strikes, East Texans are always among the first to ask, "how can we help?" Here is a list of dropoff locations and other ways to assist the residents of Moore, Oklahoma, as theyMore >>
When a natural disaster strikes, East Texans are always among the first to ask, "how can we help?" Here is a list of drop off locations and other ways to assist the residents of Moore, Oklahoma, as they face months of struggle to rebuild their lives. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:22:02 GMT
Flash floods took over several streets in Athens, TX as a line of storms moved into East Texas Tuesday night. A designated flood area had high and fast moving water near Trinity Valley Community CollegeMore >>
Buildings in Gilmer and Whitehouse are damaged, trees are down in several areas, and many are without power.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 04:00:18 GMT
More veterans could soon be driving on more Texas toll roads for free. A bill that passed through the Texas House of Representatives was added to the senate's voting calendar Tuesday morning.More >>
More veterans could soon be driving on more Texas toll roads for free. A bill that passed through the Texas House of Representatives was added to the senate's voting calendar Tuesday morning.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:38:51 GMT
We're all familiar with the underground storm shelter. Now there is an alternative to digging a hole in your yard. We found a man who can turn an interior closet into a debris-proof safe room. Rudy WrightMore >>
We're all familiar with the underground storm shelter. Now there is an alternative to digging a hole in your yard.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:48 GMT
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollarsMore >>
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollars worth of tools, counterfeit cash and fake Social Security cards.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:43 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:43:31 GMT
JIM VERTUNO Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - One of the chief critics of the University Interscholastic League is pushing lawmakers to conduct a thorough review of the governing body for publicMore >>
One of the chief critics of the UIL is pushing lawmakers to conduct a thorough review...More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:48:31 GMT
Kilgore senior McKalyn Pinter signed with Northeast Texas Community College Wednesday. It wasn't easy reaching her dream. As a child, Pinter was diagnosed with absent seizures and a thyroid problem.More >>
McKalyn Pinter signed with Northeast Texas Community College... More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:40:16 GMT
This is no ordinary workout. "It's really intense to have them yelling in your ear the whole time," said Frankston quarterback Ozzie Buckner. "I've never been in so much pain in my life." Just whatMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:03:05 GMT
Dozens of East Texas soldiers are home with their families for the first time in more than a year. The forty men and women of Delta Company 3-144 spent nine of the last 16 months serving in Afghanistan. TheMore >>
Forty men and women of Delta Company 3-144 are home after spending more than a year away from family and friends.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:19:59 GMT
The Boy Scouts of America started a two-day meeting in Grapevine to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay members, and East Texas troop leaders are watching closely.More >>
The Boy Scouts of America started a two-day meeting in Grapevine to consider changing its long-standing ban on openly gay members, and East Texas troop leaders are watching closely.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:16:55 GMT
An East Texas man faces theft charges for allegedly stealing trees off a property without the owner's knowledge.49-year-old Anthony Roberts was arrested by Rusk County authorities earlier this month.InMore >>
An East Texas man faces theft charges for allegedly stealing trees off a property without the owner's knowledge.49-year-old Anthony Roberts was arrested by Rusk County authorities earlier this month.InMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:58:28 GMT
MOORE, OK (KLTV) - A huge number of people have descended upon Moore, Oklahoma, to help with cleanup and offer support to the tornado victims.The KLTV mobile newsroom was on the scene Wednesday, and justMore >>
A huge number of people have descended upon Moore, Oklahoma, to help with cleanup and offer support to the tornado victims.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:14 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:14:17 GMT
East Texans react to the Boy Scouts of America voting to end their ban on openly gay members. The vote was the center of debate at a two day meeting for the organization in Grapevine. More >>
East Texans react to the boy scouts of America voting to end their ban on openly gay members.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:19:16 GMT
Lindale Independent School District was contacted this week by the Freedom from Religion Foundation about a music program scheduled at E.J. Moss Intermediate school on Thursday evening. According to ElizabethMore >>
Lindale Independent School District was contacted this week by the Freedom from Religion Foundation about a music program scheduled at E.J. Moss Intermediate school on Thursday evening.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:56 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:56:47 GMT
Several East Texas homes lost power today, because of a copper theft. Wood county sheriff's deputies say copper wire was stripped from a power line this morning on county road 3522, north of Hawkins. InMore >>
Several East Texas homes lost power today, because of a copper theft.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:07:41 GMT
Hitting Lake Tyler, the 7 Sports guys accepted a standing paddle board challenge. Ryan and Coleman would each paddle around a buoy and back. They would have to beat Teresa Goss and KayLee Becker. KayLeeMore >>
It was a challenge just staying on the board...More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:57:54 GMT
The Rusk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a plane that crashed near East Texas Regional Airport in Gregg County Thursday evening.Sgt. David Roberts with the Rusk County Sheriff's Office tells KLTVMore >>
Authorities say pilot, who was alone onboard, did not suffer serious injuries.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:44:30 GMT
A World War II veteran's headstone is sitting at Kilgore City Hall while a city administrator searches for the family it belongs to. The headstone was found on a shore of the Sabine River almost a yearMore >>
The headstone was found on a shore of the Sabine River almost a year ago.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:50:07 GMT
SUGAR LAND, Texas – The Central Arkansas Bears struck for four runs in the bottom of the seventh inning and eliminated Stephen F. Austin with a 7-3 win on Thursday in the Southland Conference TournamentMore >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:33:55 GMT
According to the Smith County Sheriff's Department, a body was found in a burned car on County Road 3101, which is Barber Road, in Smith County. We have a crew en route to the scene and will have moreMore >>
According to the Smith County Sheriff's Department, a body was found in a burned car on County Road 3101, which is Barber Road, in Smith County. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:23:32 GMT
An East Texas horse rescue organization is heading to Oklahoma to do what they can for sick and injured livestock.Workers from Safe Haven Equine Rescue are packing up feed and medical supplies to takeMore >>
An East Texas horse rescue organization is heading to Oklahoma to do what they can for sick and injured livestock.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:11 AM EDT2013-05-25 04:11:25 GMT
Cherokee County authorities are investigating a fatal house fire Friday night. It happened just before 7:30 on County Road 3302 outside of Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Fire Department, Cherokee CountyMore >>
Happened just outside of Jacksonville on Friday night.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:21:23 GMT
From the Tyler Police Department:At approximately 5:20Pm on May 24, 2013, Tyler Police were notified of the motorcycle accident at Grande and Sutherland. The driver of a black Ford F-150 was heading east onMore >>
Rider was not wearing a helmet when she collided with a truck.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-05-25 01:59:21 GMT
A Tyler ISD bus driver was arrested Friday afternoon on drug charges.Ronald Gain, 44, of Tyler, was arrested by the Tyler Police Department on one charge of possession of a controlled substance. TylerMore >>
Has worked for the district since August of 2012.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:53:08 GMT
Kilgore Cemetery Administrator Sonja Wheeler says, with the help of several East Texans, we now know that Virgil George Green was buried in the historical portion of Danville Cemetery. Green served inMore >>
Kilgore Cemetery Administrator Sonja Wheeler says, with the help of several East Texans, we now know that Virgil George Green was buried in the historical portion of Danville Cemetery.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:58:21 GMT
Memorial Day weekend is a time to gather with loved ones and pay tribute to our fallen soldiers, but for many people, this weekend will involve BBQs, boats and bars.More >>
Memorial Day weekend is a time to gather with loved ones and pay tribute to our fallen soldiers, but for many people, this weekend will involve BBQs, boats and bars.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:35:08 GMT
Many conservatives with the Boy Scouts of America are threatening to leave the group following Thursday's vote to lift its longtime national ban on admitting openly gay scouts.More >>
Many conservatives with the Boy Scouts of America are threatening to leave the group following Thursday's vote to lift its longtime national ban on admitting openly gay scouts.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:02 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:02:07 GMT
From the Texas Education Agency: (TEA) - Today's action by the CSCOPE governing board to remove all lesson plans from its website will substantially restructure this online curriculum product and is aMore >>
Today's action by the CSCOPE governing board to remove all lesson plans from its website will substantially restructure this online curriculum product and is a recognition of the concerns raised by Texas parents, State Board of Education members, and legislators, said State Board of Education (SBOE) Chair Barbara Cargill.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:16:44 GMT
Today is armed forces day, a day to remind us that our military has answered the call every time the country has asked. With a vintage warplane flyover, Peters Chevrolet on highway 259 in Longview heldMore >>
Today is armed forces day, a day to remind us that our military has answered the call every time the country has asked.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:13:22 GMT
A celebration was held in Ore city today for a fire chief, who has given more than 30 years of service to his community. The fire department held a celebration for fire chief Gaston Deberry. Deberry hasMore >>
A celebration was held in Ore City Saturday for a fire chief, who has given more than 30 years of service to his community.More >>
It's been less than 10 months since the world record for a lottery prize. On Saturday night, it could conceivably fall once again.More >>
It's all about the odds, and one single ticket in Florida has beaten them all by matching the numbers drawn for the highest Powerball jackpot in history at an estimated $590.5 million, lottery officials disclosed Sunday.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:45:47 GMT
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down Thursday afternoon near Waskom in Harrison County.According to the preliminary damage survey, the supercell thunderstorm thatMore >>
The National Weather Service has confirmed that two tornadoes touched down Thursday afternoon near Waskom in Harrison County.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:11:23 GMT
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler .Authorities say the accident happened near the intersection of County Road 2142 and County RoadMore >>
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:38 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:38:00 GMT
Iron horses rumbled through East Texas in their annual trek to Washington D.C. In the May tradition of the 'Run for the Wall,' Vietnam veterans start from California, ending their month long ride at theMore >>
Iron horses rumbled through East Texas in their annual trek to Washington D.C.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:24:46 GMT
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 04:08:06 GMT
An East Texas justice of the peace is making a steady recovery from a gunshot wound. Back in March, Gregg county justice of the peace Sam Lawson was shot during an alleged domestic dispute with his wife.More >>
An East Texas justice of the peace is making a steady recovery from a gunshot wound.More >>
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