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Tyler native, U.S. Army combat veteran injured when fighting in Ukraine

“I have a military background so I thought it was kind of like a moral obligation to help defend Kyiv and this country, and so I was happy to volunteer,” Tyler native Paul Gray said.
U.S. Army veteran, purple heart recipient, and Tyler native, Paul Gray has been fighting from...

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A strong upper level storm system will move through East Texas beginning Tuesday.  It will be...
First Alert Weather Days for Tuesday, Wednesday

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Mark Scirto was in Dallas when the stroke happened, and he has been rehabbing there ever since,...
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Crime

Civil rights organization calls for investigation following East Texas CPS worker’s arrest for soliciting prostitute

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
“That is unacceptable," said Dr. Candice Matthews of the Rainbow Push Coalition.

News

Boss the monkey found injured on Highway 287

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Stephanie Frazier
According to Gibson, a lady was driving along Hwy 287 when she saw the monkey lying in the middle of the roadway. She stopped and called police to report what she saw.

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Board of Arts and Culture District in Kilgore working to resubmit culture district application

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Arthur Clayborn and KLTV Digital Media Staff
After getting feedback from the state, the arts and culture district board is working on resubmitting an application.

Community

East Texan celebrated 103rd birthday with family

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Erin Wides
Children and grandchildren of Caroline Braun enjoyed cake and stories as she turned 103 today.

Events

Cast, crew preparing for 2022 Texas Shakespeare Festival

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jamey Boyum
KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Texas Shakespeare Festival’s Matthew Simpson.

Crime

Hopkins County authorities nab Missouri man, say $66K found in sack

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Christian Terry
The report said upon making contact with the driver, the deputy smelled the odor of Marijuana emitting from the vehicle. During the course of the stop, the report said the driver admitted to having Marijuana as well as a handgun inside the vehicle.
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“All you have to do is provide a safe environment for those animals and some love. Maybe teach...
SPCA of East Texas struggling to house large number of rescued animals

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Palestine Coach Coyne remembered as 'a brilliant light in the community'
Palestine Coach Coyne remembered as 'a brilliant light in the community'

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5-year-old killed, 2 children injured in wreck near Henderson

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash happened Saturday at approximately 7:45 p.m. on SH-64 approximately one mile west of Henderson.

Traffic

20-year-old woman dies in Panola County crash

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the crash happened at approximately 8:30 a.m. Monday.

Community

SPCA of East Texas struggling to house large number of rescued animals

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Erin Wides
The SPCA of East Texas recently got three dogs (two pregnant moms), 18 puppies, and 19 more waiting at a Smith County location to be rescued. Staff have made temporary housing for the dogs so they’re safe inside, but it won’t be a long-term option.

High School

Cumberland Academy athletic programs put on 2-year probation by UIL

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Caleb Beames
The University Interscholastic League’s State Executive Committee has handed down a one year suspension to former Cumberland Academy Athletic Director Mike Richardson and has put the charter school’s athletic programs on a 2-year probation period.

News

Palestine ISD teacher killed in crash called ‘a bright light in the community’

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
According to the district, Michael Coyne, a teacher and coach at Palestine Junior High, had attended the Dallas Mavericks game and was returning home Sunday night when he and the passengers in the vehicle were struck by another vehicle.

Crime

Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office uncovers cockfighting derby

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Christian Terry
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office says arrest warrants are pending for individuals and landowners involved in what they say was a cockfighting derby.

Weather

Flooding, strong wind, hail possible with storms later this week

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Andrew Tate
First Alert Weather Days in effect for Tuesday and Wednesday

Crime

Upshur County jury sentences man who threatened to kill woman he assaulted to 99 years

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
On May 17, an Upshur County jury sentenced a 45-year-old man who threatened to kill the woman he assaulted and strangled in Morris County to 99 years in a Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison.

Events

Back after COVID-19 hiatus, Run for the Wall motorcycle ride makes Longview stop

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
The thunderous sound of iron horses was heard in East Texas today as part of an annual motorcycle trek of healing that culminates at the Vietnam Memorial Wall in the nation’s capital.

Weather

Multiple rounds of strong storms and heavy rain possible for East Texas this week

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Cody Gottschalk
Heavy rains and strong storms will be possible in multiple rounds early this week, so First Alert Weather Days have been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday.

News

Two Henderson County fire departments extinguish mobile home fire on Highway 175

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
Two Henderson County fire departments battled a structure fire on U.S. Highway 175 across from the Athens Life Fellowship Church late Saturday night.

Events

Run for the Wall cross-country motorcycle run for veterans makes Tyler stop

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 1:49 PM CDT
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By Erin Wides
COVID-19 pushed back the annual Run For The Wall, which is the world’s largest and longest organized cross-country motorcycle run of its kind, for two years.

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56-year-old man dies after motorcycle goes off Lufkin street, hits gas pump

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
The Lufkin Police Department is investigating a fatal accident in which a motorcyclist ran off North Raguet Street and struck a gas pump late Saturday night.

Weather

Thousands of East Texans without power after storm system moves through area

Updated: May. 22, 2022 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Gary Bass
Several thousand East Texans are without power after a storm system barreled through the area Saturday night.

Events

3rd annual tractor show takes place in Kilgore

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Sariah Bonds
Blind folded tractor races, tractor games, chainsaw carving, and other fun games took place today in the historic downtown district of Kilgore.

Crime

Lufkin police arrest woman who allegedly displayed AR-15-style rifle during argument

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
Lufkin police officers arrested an 18-year-old woman Friday afternoon in connection with allegations that she displayed an AR-15-style semiautomatic rifle during a disturbance involving a woman who once dated her boyfriend.

Crime

Kilgore police say driver failed to stop, help after striking child on bicycle

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
A child was taken to a local hospital after a vehicle struck his bicycle on Danville Street in Kilgore Saturday.

Crime

2 people arrested in connection with Harrison County theft of $40K worth of oilfield pipe

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
Deputies with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two men in connection to the theft of more than $40,000 worth of oilfield pipe from a facility in Elysian Fields.

News

Gregg County JP promotes lawn mower safety

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By Bob Hallmark
In East Texas, late spring and early summer mean the traditional and often weekly job of mowing the lawn.

Traffic

31-year-old man dies in 2-vehicle wreck on Highway 96 near Kirbyville

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Gary Bass
A 31-year-old man died in a two-vehicle wreck involving a motorcycle and a pickup that occurred on U.S. Highway 96 near Kirbyville Friday morning.

Weather

First Alert Weather Day: Strong to severe storms possible tonight

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 8:55 AM CDT
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By Andrew Tate
Strong wind, flooding, and hail possible with storms moving through East Texas tonight.

Traffic

One hospitalized after rollover crash in Tyler

Updated: May. 21, 2022 at 7:46 AM CDT
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By KLTV Digital Media Staff
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