Alex Leroux
KLTV Reporter

Alex Leroux joined the KLTV/KTRE news team as a reporter in November 2018.
In the words of Journey; Alex was born and raised in ‘South Detroit.’ She was born in Michigan but grew up in Amherstburg, ON, the only part of Canada south of the United States.
Alex is a proud alum of Wayne State University in Detroit and loves her Detroit sports teams.
Her passion lies in sharing stories and bringing people together.
She enjoys sports, food, singing obnoxiously in the car, talking to people and spending time with friends and family.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2020 at 10:17 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Henderson ISD now has 10 positive COVID-19 cases across it's campuses.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
An 80-year-old woman from Carthage made a miraculously comeback to beat COVID-19.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2020 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Henderson ISD and the Henderson police department add canine unit for schools and department.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 9:32 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Parents may see longer pick-up lines when picking up their children from school.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2020 at 10:26 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The Komen More Than Pink Walk in East Texas will be held virtually.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 4:29 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Prestige Estates in Tyler allowed families to visit their loved ones today, for the first time in more than 150 days.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2020 at 12:34 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
COVID-19 pandemic did not stop families from seeing their loved ones
Updated: Aug. 12, 2020 at 5:28 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
More East Texas inmates have tested positive for COVID-19
Updated: Aug. 10, 2020 at 1:08 PM CDT
|By Stephanie Frazier and Alex Leroux
No injuries were reported.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2020 at 6:14 PM CDT
|By Brennon Gurley, Stephanie Frazier and Alex Leroux
An investigation is underway after a woman was found shot to death inside a residence early Sunday morning in Smith County.
Updated: Aug. 6, 2020 at 2:35 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Public works department installing a new pump
Updated: Aug. 5, 2020 at 10:10 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Henderson ISD's first day back was a success according to administrators.
Updated: Aug. 4, 2020 at 12:26 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Henderson ISD is ready to get students back in classes
Updated: Aug. 3, 2020 at 3:49 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Alex Leroux
Smith County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Bullard police officers arrested a paramedic on a child pornography charge at the town’s fire station on Saturday.
Updated: Aug. 2, 2020 at 5:04 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Alex Leroux
KLTV’s Alex Leroux spoke to a Gun Barrel City firefighter on Sunday about a complex water rescue conducted by his agency and others after a boat crashed into an island on Cedar Creek Lake Thursday night.
Updated: Aug. 1, 2020 at 7:41 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Black Lives of ETX organized a women’s march and rally that was held on the square in downtown Tyler Saturday evening to push for racial justice and honor black women who were killed by police officers.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2020 at 8:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
United Health Care has given a discount to some of it's groups.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2020 at 12:39 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Jordan Granberry and Odin Frost graduate
Updated: Jul. 27, 2020 at 3:41 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
UIL has announced it will leave eligibility requirements up to individual districts.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 10:33 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
A lemonade stand that wasn't receiving any business saw business booming thanks to the community.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2020 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
JJ Egan got the surprise of a lifetime from Tyler community members for his 16th birthday.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 5:16 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Next Normal: Going to the zoo
Updated: Jul. 23, 2020 at 11:47 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and KLTV Digital Media Staff
The female giraffe was born last month.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 10:36 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The UIL announced changes to the marching band calendar.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2020 at 12:18 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Mary Maw turns 100 today
Updated: Jul. 19, 2020 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
54 new resident physicians started in East Texas this month.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2020 at 12:20 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Divorces can still happen, but they may look different during COVID-19.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2020 at 9:21 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Jessica Dunn, a nurse assistant from California, got a free smile makeover as a thank you for being a COVID-19 frontline worker.
Updated: Jul. 14, 2020 at 1:38 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and Jeff Wright
Board members received results of a survey last week about different calendar options and start dates for the 2020-21 school year.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 4:05 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Alex Leroux
Following the recommendations from the NJCAA Presidential Advisory Council and the NJCAA Board of Regents, the NJCAA has announced its adjusted plan of action for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2020 at 12:00 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
NJCAA may announce plans to move fall sports to the spring and delay the start of basketball, reports suggest.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2020 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Tyler ISD board of trustees president, Wade Washmon, announced Sunday the board will be voting on Thursday to change the names of Robert E. Lee and John Tyler high schools.
Updated: Jul. 9, 2020 at 9:22 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Dr. Rick Coker gives free smile makeovers
Updated: Jul. 8, 2020 at 10:03 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The TEA released guidelines for schools going into the 20-21 school year, including guidelines for transportation.
Updated: Jul. 7, 2020 at 4:39 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and KLTV Digital Media Staff
An affidavit has revealed what led up to a fatal shooting that left two men dead in Smith County.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 12:25 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
WEBXTRA: Free COVID-19 testing in Tyler this week
Updated: Jun. 29, 2020 at 7:14 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The Smith County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2020 at 6:47 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
A senior center in Tyler managed to keep a positive case of COVID-19 from spreading to any other residents in their facility.
Updated: Jun. 25, 2020 at 5:43 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Dating during COVID-19 consists of apps, websites, video calls and other digital options.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2020 at 6:36 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
“Breakout” is a new program in Smith County. It’s a support group for children ages 12-19 dealing with alcohol, drugs, self harm, anxiety, or anything. KLTV's Alex aleroux spike with one of the organizers about what kids and parents should know.
WEBXTRA: Protesters ask for name change of Robert E. Lee High School outside Tyler ISD board meeting
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux and KLTV Digital Media Staff
KLTVs Alex Leroux is at the Tyler ISD board meeting where protestors are outside asking for the name of Robert E Lee high school to be changed.
Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Community members are asking Tyler ISD board members to consider changing the name of Robert E. Lee High School.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2020 at 12:09 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Smith County Habitat for Humanity has a home in TABA's Parade of Homes.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The sheriff said no one would be better for the job than the man who already knew what issues existed at the jail.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 6:40 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
The Smith County Sheriff's Office said they're down to only 10 COVID-19 positive inmates in their north jail.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 5:00 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Tyler Independent School District will receive more than $4 million in grants under the CARES Act passed by Congress and administered by the Texas Education Agency. KLTVs Alex Leroux spoke to Superintendent Marty Crawford about the funding the district is getting from the state. It isn’t supplement
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 10:24 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
College orientations can take place completely online for students who'd prefer not to gather in-person.
Updated: Jun. 16, 2020 at 9:40 AM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Tyler Junior College students can choose between in-person or online options to attend their new student orientation.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2020 at 7:05 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
NET Health says the newest COVID-19 cases are from daily activities.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2020 at 10:06 PM CDT
|By Alex Leroux
Lindale community members from multiple different churches gathered to participate in a 'Unity March', Sunday evening.