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  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 12:29 PM EST2012-02-22 17:29:31 GMT
    The young boy was commended for his awareness and quick action which illustrated a civic minded individual.
    The young boy was commended for his awareness and quick action which illustrated a civic minded individual.

  • A trial date has been set in the lawsuit involving a Lufkin man who drove his million-dollar car into a Galveston lagoon.
    A trial date has been set in the lawsuit involving a Lufkin man who drove his million-dollar car into a Galveston lagoon.

  • StormTracker Meteorologist Grant Dade continues his Severe Weather Awareness Week series talking about tornadoes and shares tips on how you can stay safe.

  • Click here for more coverage of the upcoming primaries and the GOP race for the White House.

  • Attorneys for country duo Sugarland said concertgoers were at least partly to blame for injuries suffered in a stage collapse, drawing a sharp reaction from fans Tuesday and prompting the band's manager to issue a...

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 8:57 AM EST2012-02-22 13:57:30 GMT
    Over the last 3 months, life has changed drastically for Cody Chandler, a Tyler doctor diagnosed with leukemia just after Thanksgiving.
    Over the last 3 months, life has changed drastically for Cody Chandler, a Tyler doctor diagnosed with leukemia just after Thanksgiving.

  • Wednesday, February 22 2012 6:18 AM EST2012-02-22 11:18:11 GMT
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    Nearly 30 million people are sold into human trafficking each year, and a group at one East Texas university wants to do something about it.
    Nearly 30 million people are sold into human trafficking each year, and a group at one East Texas university wants to do something about it.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:40 PM EST2012-02-22 04:40:09 GMT
    A woman is in critical condition at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview after receiving breast enhancement injections at a Tyler salon, according to police.
    A woman is in critical condition at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Longview after receiving breast enhancement injections at a Tyler salon, according to police.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:12 PM EST2012-02-22 01:12:24 GMT
    Seniors at Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Longview celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday.
    Seniors at Highland Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Longview celebrated Mardi Gras on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:09 PM EST2012-02-22 01:09:04 GMT
    DPS says a trooper pulled over Jason Pence last night in Gregg County for going 75 miles per hour in a 55 mile an hour zone.
    DPS says a trooper pulled over Jason Pence last night in Gregg County for going 75 miles per hour in a 55 mile an hour zone.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 8:08 PM EST2012-02-22 01:08:13 GMT
     An East Texas WW II Veteran has a new place to call home. Watkins Logan Garrison Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler cut the ribbon Tuesday morning.

     An East Texas WW II Veteran has a new place to call home. Watkins Logan Garrison Texas State Veterans Home in Tyler cut the ribbon Tuesday morning.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Tuesday, February 21 2012 7:41 PM EST2012-02-22 00:41:40 GMT
    Within the last month, two women have been attacked at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.
    Within the last month, two women have been attacked at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler.

  • Feb 13, 2012 11:51 AM CST2012-02-22 00:29:46 GMT
    They call themselves racist. The government calls them terrorists. Whatever you call them, the Aryan Nations is now calling the ArkLaTex home, setting up their new world headquarters in Converse, just south of Shreveport.

  • Feb 21, 2012 05:46 PM CST2012-02-22 00:00:32 GMT
    A former East Texas police officer and pastor is back behind bars, charged with two new counts of sexual indecency with a child.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:53 PM EST2012-02-21 23:53:10 GMT
    Defendants involved in the Precinct Three case met with their attorneys and prosecutors at the Smith County Courthouse on Tuesday.
    Defendants involved in the Precinct Three case met with their attorneys and prosecutors at the Smith County Courthouse on Tuesday.

  • The eight children confined in a small, dark bedroom with a piece of plywood over the window included two 2-year-olds tied to a bed and a 5-year-old girl "in a restraint on a filthy mattress," the child welfare worker who...

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 6:25 PM EST2012-02-21 23:25:08 GMT
    A Texas man has been found guilty of kidnapping his former neighbor and raping her on a deer-skinning device and a bed where she was chained nightly for almost two weeks.
    A Texas man has been found guilty of kidnapping his former neighbor and raping her on a deer-skinning device and a bed where she was chained nightly for almost two weeks.

  • Smith Co. road and bridge crews announce temporary road closure.
    Smith Co. road and bridge crews announce temporary road closure.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 5:50 PM EST2012-02-21 22:50:40 GMT
    Belk's store employee allegedly caught stealing gift cards and cash.
    Belk's store employee allegedly caught stealing gift cards and cash.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Tuesday, February 21 2012 4:20 PM EST2012-02-21 21:20:13 GMT
    East Texas Medical Center Tyler is taking steps to increase its level of on-campus security, including the immediate deployment of more security staff members.
    East Texas Medical Center Tyler is taking steps to increase its level of on-campus security, including the immediate deployment of more security staff members.

  • 02/21/12: Here's a look at gas prices around East Texas today.
    02/21/12: Here's a look at gas prices around East Texas today.

  • NEW MUGS JUST ADDED 02/21/12! Check out the mug shots of East Texas' most wanted criminals!
    NEW MUGS JUST ADDED 02/21/12! Check out the mug shots of East Texas' most wanted criminals!

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 12:19 PM EST2012-02-21 17:19:52 GMT
    A 38-year-old Hawkins, Texas woman has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.
    A 38-year-old Hawkins, Texas woman has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 12:01 PM EST2012-02-21 17:01:40 GMT
    A Nacogdoches man died Monday evening after getting hit by a vehicle while he was walking across the road on State Highway 21 East in Nacogdoches County.
    A Nacogdoches man died Monday evening after getting hit by a vehicle while he was walking across the road on State Highway 21 East in Nacogdoches County.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:54 AM EST2012-02-21 16:54:33 GMT
    A wreck involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle sends one person to a Tyler hospital.
    A wreck involving an 18-wheeler and a passenger vehicle sends one person to a Tyler hospital.

  • Tuesday, February 21 2012 11:16 AM EST2012-02-21 16:16:50 GMT
    Positive Lightning or Bolt From the Blue (photo by Grant Dade)
    As we continue with severe weather awareness week today's discussion is on lightning.  
    As we continue with severe weather awareness week today's discussion is on lightning.  

  • Feb 20, 2012 03:24 PM CST2012-02-21 14:48:06 GMT
    The Texarkana College Board of Directors voted unanimously to cut portions of the college's athletics program and counseling department on Monday.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 11:48 PM EST2012-02-21 04:48:08 GMT
    Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a fire near Chandler Elementary, that neighbors say started with an explosion.
    Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked a fire near Chandler Elementary, that neighbors say started with an explosion.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 11:48 PM EST2012-02-21 04:48:06 GMT
    Police say that a man driving a four dour car suffered a diabetic attack and hit a pickup truck in front of him at a red light.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Monday, February 20 2012 11:27 PM EST2012-02-21 04:27:55 GMT
    Emergency crews are responding to a house fire near the elementary school in Chandler.
    Emergency crews are responding to a house fire near the elementary school in Chandler.

  • Six East Texans have been named in a 61-count federal meth indictment released Feb. 14, including the man accused of stealing a plane from Athens.
    Six East Texans have been named in a 61-count federal meth indictment released Feb. 14, including the man accused of stealing a plane from Athens.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 7:54 PM EST2012-02-21 00:54:11 GMT
    A black Cadillac Escalade pick-up traveling along Old Jacksonville Highway near the Chilton intersection ran off the roadway, hitting a telephone pole and the fence of a home along the street.
    A black Cadillac Escalade pick-up traveling along Old Jacksonville Highway near the Chilton intersection ran off the roadway, hitting a telephone pole and the fence of a home along the street.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 7:51 PM EST2012-02-21 00:51:36 GMT
    An East Texas man woke up to find a bullet that apparently crashed through his ceiling and landed on the couch he was sleeping on.

    An East Texas man woke up to find a bullet that apparently crashed through his ceiling and landed on the couch he was sleeping on.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 7:49 PM EST2012-02-21 00:49:30 GMT
    The City of Tyler has cut funding to Total Healthcare Center after a fourth director in four years resigned.
    The City of Tyler has cut funding to Total Healthcare Center after a fourth director in four years resigned.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 7:09 PM EST2012-02-21 00:09:09 GMT
    A trip back from Tyler turned into a nightmarish fiery collision  on Interstate 20.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Monday, February 20 2012 6:29 PM EST2012-02-20 23:29:41 GMT
    Two people have been transported to the hospital after a crash on Tyler's southwest side.
    Two people have been transported to the hospital after a crash on Tyler's southwest side.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 4:10 PM EST2012-02-20 21:10:07 GMT
    Some threw a strike ball and others didn't. But, it doesn't matter. Bowlers here aren't competing in some PBA Tournament. This one's for the children.
    Some threw a strike ball and others didn't. But, it doesn't matter. Bowlers here aren't competing in some PBA Tournament. This one's for the children.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 4:03 PM EST2012-02-20 21:03:05 GMT
    One east Texas man says he knows where his 35th great grandfather came from, and he says it just so happens to be Charlemagne, or Charles the Great.
    One east Texas man says he not only knows where his grandfather and great grandfather came from, he can also tell you where his 35th great grandfather came from, and he says it just so happens to be Charlemagne, or Charles the Great.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Monday, February 20 2012 3:56 PM EST2012-02-20 20:56:10 GMT
    Emergency personnel are clearing the scene of a wreck involving a motorcycle and a van on the northside of Tyler.
    Emergency personnel are clearing the scene of a wreck involving a motorcycle and a van on the northside of Tyler.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 3:35 PM EST2012-02-20 20:35:27 GMT
    Rusk County Narcotic Officers arrested seven people and seized over 18 ounces of marijuana, over 10 grams of crack cocaine, prescription medication, firearms, and an underdetermined amount of U.S. currency.
    Rusk County Narcotic Officers arrested seven people and seized over 18 ounces of marijuana, over 10 grams of crack cocaine, prescription medication, firearms, and an underdetermined amount of U.S. currency.

  • Due to the reconstruction of the Oncor power line from the Elkton substation to the Bullard substation, a portion of the South Tyler Hike and Bike Trail will be closed temporarily to allow for work to be completed.
    Due to the reconstruction of the Oncor power line from the Elkton substation to the Bullard substation, a portion of the South Tyler Hike and Bike Trail will be closed temporarily to allow for work to be completed.

  • The Apache Bells hosted the Rose Capital Regional on Saturday, February 18.

    Visit the slideshow to view and save any and all the photos you'd like--for FREE!
    The Apache Bells hosted the Rose Capital Regional on Saturday, February 18.

    Visit the slideshow to view and save any and all the photos you'd like--for FREE!

  • Check out the proud owners of all the fantastic cars featured at the East Texas Auto & Cycle Show.
    Check out the proud owners of all the fantastic cars featured at the East Texas Auto & Cycle Show.

  • Monday, February 20 2012 10:51 AM EST2012-02-20 15:51:39 GMT
    This week is severe weather awareness week in Texas.  Today we will take a look at hail and how it forms and can become a damaging and deadly weather phenomenon. 
    This week is severe weather awareness week in Texas.  Today we will take a look at hail and how it forms and can become a damaging and deadly weather phenomenon. 

  • Monday, February 20 2012 6:41 AM EST2012-02-20 11:41:09 GMT
    The money you spent at the Auto & Cycle Show is going to support the East Texas Crisis Center, an organization that helps women and children who are victims of family violence and sexual assault.
    If you got out to the annual Auto and Cycle Show this past weekend, you know that the money you spent while you were there is going to support the East Texas Crisis Center, an organization that helps women and children who are victims of family violence and sexual assault by giving them a safe place to recover and start over.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 8:43 PM EST2012-02-20 01:43:17 GMT
    Two people are dead following a two vehicle crash on I-20 early Sunday morning.
    Two people are dead following a two vehicle crash on I-20 early Sunday morning.

  • Police officers arrested a woman for DWI with a child early Sunday morning.
    Police officers arrested a woman for DWI with a child early Sunday morning.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 5:12 PM EST2012-02-19 22:12:37 GMT
    Officials in Cherokee County say a wrecker-truck was found scorched Saturday evening.
    Officials in Cherokee County say a wrecker-truck was found scorched Saturday evening.

  • John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Cash made his way to Texas, to help local musicians with their songwriting.
    John Carter Cash, son of Johnny and June Cash made his way to Texas, to help local musicians with their songwriting.

  • Officials in northern Mexico say a prison riot has left about 20 people dead.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 12:56 PM EST2012-02-19 17:56:34 GMT
    East Texans gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember a deadly car crash involving Quitman FFA students.  
    East Texans gathered at a candlelight vigil to remember a deadly car crash involving Quitman FFA students.  

  • About 12 hours after the closest finish in Budweiser Shootout history, NASCAR has tweaked eligibility requirements for the exhibition event.

  • Sunday, February 19 2012 11:01 AM EST2012-02-19 16:01:03 GMT
    The U.S. Postal Service is desperately trying to save itself.

  • An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent accused of shooting a supervisor died after an "intense" struggle for his gun with a colleague who burst into the office after he heard shots fired, an official said Saturday.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 6:28 PM EST2012-02-18 23:28:55 GMT
    One person is dead following a three vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon.  It happened around 2:30pm on Highway 69 just north of the loop in Tyler.
    One person is dead following a three vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon.  It happened around 2:30pm on Highway 69 just north of the loop in Tyler.

  • Officials arrested Alton Ray McKenzie, 44, after he lead them on a manhunt that lasted several hours.
    Officials arrested Alton Ray McKenzie, 44, after he lead them on a manhunt that lasted several hours.

  • An East Texas man has pleaded guilty to possession of meth at his home, accepting a five-year probation sentence.
    An East Texas man has pleaded guilty to possession of meth at his home, accepting a five-year probation sentence.

  • Authorities arrested three people early Thursday following a raid in the Pinecrest subdivision.
    Authorities arrested three people early Thursday following a raid in the Pinecrest subdivision.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 9:00 AM EST2012-02-18 14:00:31 GMT
    Swiss scientists  are developing a satellite called CleanSpace One to clean up space junk.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 1:48 AM EST2012-02-18 06:48:58 GMT
    Some things you just can't take your eyes off of... like this LIVE eagle cam in Decorah, Iowa that's streaming on the internet 24 hours a day.
    Some things you just can't take your eyes off of... like this LIVE eagle cam in Decorah, Iowa that's streaming on the internet 24 hours a day.

  • Pop superstar Whitney Houston will be laid to rest on Saturday morning. ABC News is covering the services from New Jersey. The services in their entirety will be streamed LIVE on KLTV.com beginning at 11 a.m.
    Pop superstar Whitney Houston will be laid to rest on Saturday morning. ABC News is covering the services from New Jersey. The services in their entirety will be streamed LIVE on KLTV.com beginning at 11 a.m.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 11:25 PM EST2012-02-18 04:25:54 GMT
    A man and woman are on the run accused of stealing mail and forging checks across East Texas.
    A man and woman are on the run accused of stealing mail and forging checks across East Texas.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 11:00 PM EST2012-02-18 04:00:36 GMT
    NBC12 has a frightening warning for parents. There's a hot new designer drug on the streets and students right here in the metro-area are using and abusing it.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 10:44 PM EST2012-02-18 03:44:04 GMT
    Friday, Smith County Sheriff candidates took the stage trying to prove to voters they're the best man for the job.
    Friday, Smith County Sheriff candidates took the stage trying to prove to voters they're the best man for the job.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 7:19 PM EST2012-02-18 00:19:04 GMT
    They're back because the tax man cometh. Yes, those wacky wavers employed by Liberty Tax are dressing up to wave you down, and remind you to do your taxes.
    They're back because the tax man cometh. Yes, those wacky wavers employed by Liberty Tax are dressing up to wave you down, and remind you to do your taxes.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 6:46 PM EST2012-02-17 23:46:47 GMT
    After months of waiting, the Arellano family finally set foot into their new home.
    After months of waiting, the Arellano family finally set foot into their new home.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 6:30 PM EST2012-02-17 23:30:46 GMT
    Family members of pop superstar Whitney Houston gathered in New Jersey on Friday to mourn her sudden death.
    Family members of pop superstar Whitney Houston gathered in New Jersey on Friday to mourn her sudden death.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 6:25 PM EST2012-02-17 23:25:19 GMT
    Tyler's Engineering and Street Departments have taken a close look at city streets that need some attention.
    Tyler's Engineering and Street Departments have taken a close look at city streets that need some attention.

  • An East Texas man who was about to be released from probation ruined that chance after showing up drunk for a meeting with his officer, according to police. He then managed to find a way to get his wife arrested, too.
    An East Texas man who was about to be released from probation ruined that chance after showing up drunk for a meeting with his officer, according to police. He then managed to find a way to get his wife arrested, too.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 5:57 PM EST2012-02-17 22:57:09 GMT
    Tyler Police need your help in finding who's responsible for more than 25 auto burglaries in a two-night period.
    Tyler Police need your help in finding who's responsible for more than 25 auto burglaries in a two-night period.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 5:23 PM EST2012-02-17 22:23:41 GMT
    Around noon on Friday, Longview Fire officials were called to the scene of an appliance fire inside of a residence in the 200 block of Richardson in Longview.
    Around noon on Friday, Longview Fire officials were called to the scene of an appliance fire inside of a residence in the 200 block of Richardson in Longview.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Friday, February 17 2012 4:56 PM EST2012-02-17 21:56:08 GMT
    Texas Parks and Wildlife says the pilot, Fred Scholz, died from hypothermia, not drowning. Inside the story you'll find the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the crash.
    Texas Parks and Wildlife says the pilot, Fred Scholz, died from hypothermia, not drowning. Inside the story you'll find the National Transportation Safety Board's preliminary report on the crash.

  • Looking for a new pet? These furry friends just want someone to love! Check out pics of pets available for adoption in the East Texas area. Contact info is included.
    Looking for a new pet? These furry friends just want someone to love! Check out pics of pets available for adoption in the East Texas area. Contact info is included.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 4:30 PM EST2012-02-17 21:30:13 GMT
    Texas high school students won't have to worry about new standardized testing known as STAAR affecting their grades this year.
    Texas high school students won't have to worry about new standardized testing known as STAAR affecting their grades this year.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 4:15 PM EST2012-02-17 21:15:09 GMT
    A study by the Food and Drug Administration found 400 lipsticks on the market tested positive for lead.
    A study by the Food and Drug Administration found 400 lipsticks on the market tested positive for lead.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 4:11 PM EST2012-02-17 21:11:58 GMT
    A Johnson & Johnson consumer health unit plagued by product recalls says it is pulling some versions of infant Tylenol off store shelves due to problems with a device that helps measure doses.
    A Johnson & Johnson consumer health unit plagued by product recalls says it is pulling some versions of infant Tylenol off store shelves due to problems with a device that helps measure doses.

  • Police in East Texas have arrested a group home worker accused of assaulting a mentally disabled resident.
    Police in East Texas have arrested a group home worker accused of assaulting a mentally disabled resident.

  • Morningstar Foods today announced it will close its Cultured Specialties plant located at 500 Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas
    Morningstar Foods today announced it will close its Cultured Specialties plant located at 500 Jackson Street in Sulphur Springs, Texas

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Friday, February 17 2012 7:37 AM EST2012-02-17 12:37:20 GMT
    UPDATE 5:50 AM: Officials in Rusk and Cherokee Counties tell us the phone systems, including the 9-1-1 system are back up and running this morning.
    UPDATE 5:50 AM: Officials in Rusk and Cherokee Counties tell us the phone systems, including the 9-1-1 system are back up and running this morning.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 7:30 AM EST2012-02-17 12:30:09 GMT
    A Lufkin man trying to move his stalled SUV from traffic was killed Thursday night after being struck by another driver, according to police.
    A Lufkin man trying to move his stalled SUV from traffic was killed Thursday night after being struck by another driver, according to police.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 11:53 PM EST2012-02-17 04:53:45 GMT
    LONGVIEW,TX (KLTV)- An east Texas mother is now charged with child endangerment after her son was found walking alone on the second story balcony of a Longview motel.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 11:41 PM EST2012-02-17 04:41:40 GMT
    A trio that has performed for millions of people is in Tyler.
    A trio that has performed for millions of people is in Tyler.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:50 PM EST2012-02-17 00:50:44 GMT
    Training is essential for firefighters, but today an East Texas fire department spiced up their training to make it more fun, more creative, and more exciting for their firefighters.
    Training is essential for firefighters, but today an East Texas fire department spiced up their training to make it more fun, more creative, and more exciting for their firefighters.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:36 PM EST2012-02-17 00:36:52 GMT
    Tyler Police Department released its 2011, Part 2 Crimes and Traffic Crashes (Uniform Crime Reporting) statistics for the City of Tyler.
    The numbers are in, and some East Texans are apparently a little safer on the roads.

     

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:13 PM EST2012-02-17 00:13:47 GMT
    Crews were out in force to help Tyler keep looking beautiful.
    Crews were out in force to help Tyler keep looking beautiful. The Code Enforcement Association of Texas and the City of Tyler teamed up for 'Clean the Creek' and cleaned about a half-mile section next to West Mud Creek, east of Donnybrook.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 6:58 PM EST2012-02-16 23:58:09 GMT
    Texas State Representative Leo Berman was diagnosed with cancer last month.
    Texas State Representative Leo Berman was diagnosed with cancer last month.

  • Officials with Lindale anticipate the funds will help rehabilitate six homes owned and lived in by income eligible households.
    Officials with Lindale anticipate the funds will help rehabilitate six homes owned and lived in by income eligible households.

  • The Texas Governor's Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
    The Texas Governor's Commission for Women is seeking nominations of outstanding women for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 3:56 PM EST2012-02-16 20:56:05 GMT
    A traffic stop led narcotics investigators to a residence in Rusk County where a drug-selling operation was uncovered.
    A traffic stop led narcotics investigators to a residence in Rusk County where a drug-selling operation was uncovered.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 3:48 PM EST2012-02-16 20:48:52 GMT
    A TISD coach is on administrative leave pending an investigation.
    A TISD coach is on administrative leave pending an investigation.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 1:11 PM EST2012-02-16 18:11:38 GMT
    Nacogdoches Police are looking for a man accused of stuffing meat in his clothing and pushing a store employee out of his way.
    Nacogdoches Police are looking for a man accused of stuffing meat in his clothing and pushing a store employee out of his way.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 12:12 PM EST2012-02-16 17:12:44 GMT
    President Obama released this fact sheet on Thursday, February 16 regarding his new budget, which he says simplifies the small business health care tax credit.
    President Obama released this fact sheet on Thursday, February 16 regarding his new budget, which he says simplifies the small business health care tax credit.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 12:00 PM EST2012-02-16 17:00:26 GMT
    A toddler spotted walking the halls of a motel's second story, lands an East Texas mother in jail for child endangerment and drug possession.
    A toddler spotted walking the halls of a motel's second story, lands an East Texas mother in jail for child endangerment and drug possession.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 11:42 AM EST2012-02-16 16:42:27 GMT
    A Nacogdoches man is bragging about having bought the 'most expensive Starbucks drink in the world' at $23.60.
    A Nacogdoches man is bragging about having bought the 'most expensive Starbucks drink in the world' at $23.60.

  • Do you feel that you're running out of people to date? It might be where you live. Try one of these cities if you need a bigger dating pool to swim in.
    Do you feel like that it's more and more difficult to meet someone new? It might be where you live. Kiplinger's suggests trying one of these cities if you need a bigger dating pool to swim in.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    A Cleveland man died Wednesday night following a rollover accident just north of Tenaha.
    A Cleveland man died Wednesday night following a rollover accident just north of Tenaha.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 7:28 AM EST2012-02-16 12:28:05 GMT
    A Rusk County jury returns a guilty verdict against a man charged stealing steaks from a Henderson grocery store last summer.
    A Rusk County jury returns a guilty verdict against a man charged stealing steaks from a Henderson grocery store last summer.

  • Thursday, February 16 2012 5:45 AM EST2012-02-16 10:45:07 GMT
    Power lines cleared from roadway, and being replaced this morning.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:47 PM EST2012-02-16 04:47:58 GMT
    The concerns over a new standardized test have reached the ears of Texas lawmakers.
    The concerns over a new standardized test have reached the ears of Texas lawmakers.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:47 PM EST2012-02-16 04:47:42 GMT
    He helped make dozens of arrests, and now, a longtime East Texas police canine officer is being remembered.
    He helped make dozens of arrests, and now, a longtime East Texas police canine officer is being remembered.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:45 PM EST2012-02-16 04:45:12 GMT
    A big development in the state redistricting battle. On Wednesday,  a federal judge told Texans to plan on the state primary being held on May 29.
    A big development in the state redistricting battle. On Wednesday,  a federal judge told Texans to plan on the state primary being held on May 29.

  • The Texas primary, which once loomed as the biggest prize of next month's Super Tuesday and a possible kingmaker in the Republican presidential race, skidded toward becoming an afterthought Wednesday when a federal judge...

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 7:44 PM EST2012-02-16 00:44:14 GMT
    An East Texas congressman wants to know why the State Department released a fugitive wanted in Mexico and in Smith County.
    An East Texas congressman wants to know why the State Department released a fugitive wanted in Mexico and in Smith County.

  • Forgery suspects caught on video, may also be stealing from mailboxes. Check out the video to see if you recognize these folks.
    Forgery suspects caught on video, may also be stealing from mailboxes. Check out the video to see if you recognize these folks.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 7:32 PM EST2012-02-16 00:32:44 GMT
    An East Texan is now jailed in connection with dog fighting, allegedly taking place inside an East Texas home.
    An East Texan is now jailed in connection with dog fighting, allegedly taking place inside an East Texas home.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 7:07 PM EST2012-02-16 00:07:59 GMT
    For 13 years, an East Texas couple has fed the hungry in Rusk County. Now, they are worried that their doors may have to close.
    For 13 years, an East Texas couple has fed the hungry in Rusk County. Now, they are worried that their doors may have to close.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:53 PM EST2012-02-15 23:53:35 GMT
    The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 2 year old child that occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 1:00 AM. 
    The Harrison County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 2 year old child that occurred on Sunday morning at approximately 1:00 AM. 

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:27 PM EST2012-02-15 23:27:49 GMT
    Just weeks after moving into an East Texas neighborhood, someone shot and killed an East Texas family's dog- right in front of their home in broad daylight.
    Just weeks after moving into an East Texas neighborhood, someone shot and killed an East Texas family's dog- right in front of their home in broad daylight. The dog was shot Monday morning, in the

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:12 PM EST2012-02-15 23:12:43 GMT
    Two young girls were not really kidnapped Sunday afternoon, but instead wandered off from a residence and made up a story about an abduction in order to avoid getting in trouble.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Wednesday, February 15 2012 3:24 PM EST2012-02-15 20:24:43 GMT
    A search warrant affidavit says a Texas constable admitted to the FBI that he had the offices of other officials secretly bugged after they were accused of illegally forcing motorists to forfeit cash.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 3:09 PM EST2012-02-15 20:09:20 GMT
    A search warrant affidavit says a Texas constable admitted to the FBI that he had the offices of other officials secretly bugged after they were accused of illegally forcing motorists to forfeit cash.
    A search warrant affidavit says a Texas constable admitted to the FBI that he had the offices of other officials secretly bugged after they were accused of illegally forcing motorists to forfeit cash.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 2:08 PM EST2012-02-15 19:08:31 GMT
    Three key defensive players on the Texas Christian football team are among 17 students arrested in a campus drug bust.
    Three key defensive players on the Texas Christian football team are among 17 students arrested in a campus drug bust.

  • It is a sad day for the members of Kilgore Police Department. K9 Jeroen, a longtime member and senior police officer of the Kilgore PD passed away early this morning due to a medical issue.
    It is a sad day for the members of Kilgore Police Department. K9 Jeroen, a longtime member and senior police officer of the Kilgore PD passed away early this morning due to a medical issue.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 1:00 PM EST2012-02-15 18:00:05 GMT
    It's almost springtime, which means those high school seniors are starting to think about what they're going to do next year.
    It's almost springtime, which means those high school seniors are starting to think about what they're going to do next year.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 12:37 PM EST2012-02-15 17:37:49 GMT
    Nacogdoches Police arrested a Tennessee man Tuesday morning at a bus station after he was allegedly caught with cocaine taped to himself.
    Nacogdoches Police arrested a Tennessee man Tuesday morning at a bus station after he was allegedly caught with cocaine taped to himself.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Wednesday, February 15 2012 12:23 PM EST2012-02-15 17:23:10 GMT
    Wood County deputies are searching for a man accused of property theft and evading arrest.
    Wood County deputies are searching for a man accused of property theft and evading arrest.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 11:55 AM EST2012-02-15 16:55:04 GMT
    A Houston County trooper arrested a Palestine woman early Tuesday after reporting her traveling with a massive amount of several different types of drugs through Crockett.
    A Houston County trooper arrested a Palestine woman early Tuesday after reporting her traveling with a massive amount of several different types of drugs through Crockett.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 4:33 PM EST2012-02-10 21:33:42 GMT
    A Longview boy is in custody after police say he choked and kicked a man, leaving him for dead.
    A Longview boy is in custody after police say he choked and kicked a man, leaving him for dead.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 3:39 PM EST2012-02-10 20:39:57 GMT
    As part of the health care reform law that I signed last year, all insurance plans are required to cover preventive care at no cost
    As part of the health care reform law that I signed last year, all insurance plans are required to cover preventive care at no cost

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:56 PM EST2012-02-10 19:56:51 GMT
    It looks like the "Little Miss" check forgery suspect had some help.
    It looks like the "Little Miss" check forgery suspect had some help.

  • Friday, February 10 2012 2:46 PM EST2012-02-10 19:46:36 GMT
    A viewer contacted KLTV's 7 On Your Side to report an email he received just days ago, disguised as official correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service.
    A viewer contacted KLTV's 7 On Your Side to report an email he received just days ago, disguised as official correspondence from the Internal Revenue Service.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Friday, February 10 2012 11:18 AM EST2012-02-10 16:18:23 GMT
    A Henderson County man has turned himself in after a fatal hit and run crash near Leagueville.
    A Henderson County man has turned himself in after a fatal hit and run crash near Leagueville.

  • Monday, February 6 2012 8:03 PM EST2012-02-07 01:03:24 GMT
    Ever wonder how French women get that tiny waistline? Well they're claiming it's as easy as watching what you eat--with what you eat.
    Ever wonder how French women get that tiny waistline? Well they're claiming it's as easy as watching what you eat--with what you eat.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 8:16 PM EST2012-02-03 01:16:05 GMT
    They worked their lives to build a sense of community, and on Thursday, two East Texans were honored.
    They worked their lives to build a sense of community, and on Thursday, two East Texans were honored.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 8:15 PM EST2012-02-03 01:15:12 GMT
    Some of you saw it burning through the sky last night, but it happened so fast, most that saw the ball of light streaking through the East Texas sky didn't have time to get a picture.
    Some of you saw it burning through the sky last night, but it happened so fast, most that saw the ball of light streaking through the East Texas sky didn't have time to get a picture.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Thursday, February 2 2012 8:14 PM EST2012-02-03 01:14:13 GMT
    State Representative Leo Berman (R-Tyler) was released from the hospital after receiving his first chemotherapy treatment.
    State Representative Leo Berman (R-Tyler) was released from the hospital after receiving his first chemotherapy treatment.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 8:09 PM EST2012-02-03 01:09:34 GMT
    Jena Johnson takes you through Nate's chilling account of what happened that night.
    After Amanda was shot, authorities say Nate Anderson first called his parents, who were out to dinner. Then a 911 dispatcher called Nate.


    Jena Johnson takes you through Nate's chilling account of what happened that night.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 8:06 PM EST2012-02-03 01:06:42 GMT
    A case that turned an East Texas community upside down is finally over. Sixteen-year-old Nate Anderson is heading to prison.
    A case that turned an East Texas community upside down is finally over. Sixteen-year-old Nate Anderson is heading to prison.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 7:31 PM EST2012-02-03 00:31:01 GMT
    Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire in Van.
    Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire in Van.

  • A Constable's investigation into drug activity, resulted in four arrests following a raid on Old Tyler Road Thursday morning.
    A Constable's investigation into drug activity, resulted in four arrests following a raid on Old Tyler Road Thursday morning.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Thursday, February 2 2012 5:56 PM EST2012-02-02 22:56:40 GMT
    Longview Police have apprehended a suspect in the robbery of a Longview pharmacy.
    Longview Police have apprehended a suspect in the robbery of a Longview pharmacy.

  • BREAKING NEWS

    Thursday, February 2 2012 5:55 PM EST2012-02-02 22:55:23 GMT
    UPDATE: Nate Anderson has entered into a plea agreement for first degree murder with a 20 year sentence.
    UPDATE: Nate Anderson has entered into a plea agreement for first degree murder with a 20 year sentence.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 3:00 PM EST2012-02-02 20:00:11 GMT
    A 42-year-old Deberry, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal drug violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
    A 42-year-old Deberry, Texas man has pleaded guilty to federal drug violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.

  • Thursday, February 2 2012 2:19 PM EST2012-02-02 19:19:26 GMT
    Two men injured in an electrical accident Tuesday are in stable condition at a burn unit in Dallas.
    Two men injured in an electrical accident Tuesday are in stable condition at a burn unit in Dallas.

  • Headlines

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 9:42 PM EST2012-02-19 02:42:14 GMT
    A Friday night fire destroyed a home in the 100 block of South Washington St in Beckville.
    A Friday night fire destroyed a home in the 100 block of South Washington St in Beckville.

  • Saturday, February 18 2012 2:10 PM EST2012-02-18 19:10:28 GMT
    An elderly man is now homeless after a fire destroyed his home Friday night.
    An elderly man is now homeless after a fire destroyed his home Friday night.

  • The East Texas Auto and Cycle show is at the Harvey Hall Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19.
    The East Texas Auto and Cycle show is at the Harvey Hall Friday, February 17 through Sunday, February 19.

  • Friday, February 17 2012 7:14 PM EST2012-02-18 00:14:11 GMT
    If you're looking to escape the rain this weekend, you can catch a car show indoors.
    If you're looking to escape the rain this weekend, you can catch a car show indoors.

  • Wednesday, February 15 2012 6:44 PM EST2012-02-15 23:44:28 GMT
    A long time attraction may be closing due to funding issues.
    A long time attraction may be closing due to funding issues.

  • Sunday, February 12 2012 7:43 PM EST2012-02-13 00:43:18 GMT
    For a second time in a week , armed suspects rob a Longview restaurant. Police say two men entered the Sonic drive-in at West Marshall avenue and Cameron street Friday night.
    For a second time in a week , armed suspects rob a Longview restaurant. Police say two men entered the Sonic drive-in at West Marshall avenue and Cameron street Friday night.

  • Sunday, February 12 2012 7:24 PM EST2012-02-13 00:24:27 GMT
    The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's department is looking for a kidnapping suspect who abducted, then released two female victims.
    The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's department is looking for a kidnapping suspect who abducted, then released two female victims.

  • Sunday, February 12 2012 5:33 PM EST2012-02-12 22:33:41 GMT
    Crews responded to a small grass fire near the intersection of Hwy 155 and CR 189 Sunday afternoon.
    Crews responded to a small grass fire near the intersection of Hwy 155 and CR 189 Sunday afternoon.

  • Saturday, February 11 2012 10:35 PM EST2012-02-12 03:35:47 GMT
    A home builders dream store is on display in Longview this weekend.

  • Saturday, February 11 2012 10:28 PM EST2012-02-12 03:28:19 GMT
    The cold morning didn't stop parents and their kids from coming out to a Longview park today for a little fishing.

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