Arthur Clayborn
Chief Photographer
East Texas
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Arthur Clayborn is a longtime photographer in East Texas. He has worked for KLTV 7 and KTRE 9 for nearly two decades.
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October 22nd, 1920. The hourly wage was 33 cents an hour. The cost of gas, just 30 cents a gallon.
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During the sentencing phase of the trial of the man who was convicted for the 2019 shooting death of a Longview woman, the state asked the judge to enhance the sentence because of Kenneth Earl Thomas’ previous felony convictions.
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Kenneth Earl Thomas Jr. was found guilty by a Gregg County Grand Jury for the death of Kimberly Wallace in 2019. Wallace was found dead after a welfare check in the 1200 block of Temple Street.
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In Longview, on the steps of the Gregg County courthouse, local law enforcement, the Gregg County District Attorney’s office, as well as board members and staff of the Women’s Center of East Texas, came together Thursday for a picture to show solidarity against domestic violence.
Testimony continued Wednesday in the trial of a man accused in the death of a Longview woman.
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A jury took 40 minutes to find Hubert Kindle, 36, of Easton guilty of the charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.
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A local East Texas museum recently was recognized for it’s permanent exhibits that they have.
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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday in Longview for the CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Heart and Vascular Institute.
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While some parts of the country are experiencing a pumpkin shortage, here in East Texas that doesn’t seem to be the case.
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The Gaston Museum in Joinerville has gone through some changes inside and outside.
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October is breast cancer awareness month and one family is hoping their talents will inspire patients.
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Old buildings that aren’t being used in downtown Kilgore can once again have life to them.
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The Wiley Cares Campaign at Wiley College is going beyond the campus and the City of Marshall.
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After being temporarily closed for upkeep and improvements, the Marshall Arena Pond has reopened to the public.
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A new lab at Spring Hill High School is helping students learn skills to apply in post-graduation.
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A federal grant was recently awarded to Pine Tree ISD and Wellness Pointe.
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What started out five years ago as an event to welcome a friend home has now turned into a ceremony to honor all veterans.
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For the past five years, Northeast Texas Habitat for Humanity has partnered with USDA to improve living conditions for people living in rural areas.
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As the global car shortage continues due to a lack of computer chips in supply, East Texas car dealerships are feeling the effects.
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Watch Jacobe Robinson scramble and throw to Jamal Robinson, who can’t be tackled on the way to a 61-yard score for Henderson.
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A Smith County constable was said to “wore the badge to prey on people for his sexual gratification,” according to opening arguments in the constable’s trial.
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After being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the Gregg County Fair is returning to Longview.
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Kilgore College grant to assist displaced, underemployed adults continue on path to higher education
A grant awarded to Kilgore College will help displaced and underemployed adults continue on the path to higher education.
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A sidewalk and trail improvement project is underway in Marshall.
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In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida’s landfall in Louisiana, many evacuees remain in East Texas contemplating their next steps.
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East Texas SWEPCO crews are preparing to head to Louisiana to help with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida.
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A man who was convicted in a fatal Tyler crash will receive his new sentence in December.
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An art exhibit with a biblical theme is now on display at the Kilgore College Anne Dean Turk Fine Arts Gallery.
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A Jarvis Christian College student has been selected by the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities as a 2021 HBCU scholar.
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A grant from the Lowe’s 100 Hometowns Program has been awarded to the city of Marshall.
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The City of Longview is looking to fill 22 open job positions.
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Kilgore High School is one of 12 high schools in East Texas that is taking part in the high school fire academy program
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Last Friday, the Kilgore ISD school board proposed a $113 million bond to renovate Chandler Elementary as well as replace the current Kilgore High School.
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The City of Kilgore is working on upgrading communications infrastructure in the southern part of Gregg County.
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The 41st annual Josey Junior World Barrel Race competition is underway at the Josey Ranch in Harrison County.
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For over 20 years, New Beginning Faith Ministry has giving back to the community with a free back-to-school giveaway.
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A pre-trial diversion program for first time offenders in Harrison County is in the works.
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What started out as a way to inform Spanish speaking families in Longview ISD has become a nationally recognized radio program.
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A student and community center is in the works at Jarvis Christian College in Hawkins.
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A westbound lane of East Marshall is blocked in Longview after a crash.
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The Tyler Museum of Art is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and wanted to bring out some of their greatest pieces of art work.
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The city of Longview has seen the economy recovering well especially the latter half of 2020 being a big impact.
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The Longview chapter of the Knights of Pythias along with Knights of Pythias member Joe Knox combined to donate $2,000 checks to the Longview Public Library Summer Reading Club. The Knights of Pythias has been donating to the Summer Reading Club for the past five years.
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-Upshur County commissioners met Thursday to certify that they received a little over $4-million of the $8.1-million from the American Recovery Act.
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The $200,000 grant will be used to fix safety and health hazards in the homes of veterans in Gregg, Harrison and Upshur counties.
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Two new murals are being created in downtown Longview. One is being done in the Vera Bank parking lot by local artist Dace Kidd that will encompass the entire side of the building.
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Longview Ballet Theatre’s artistic director and founder, Pat George Mitchell, is sharing her passion for dance through an exhibit at the Gregg County Historical Museum that chronicles 50 years of performances.
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A crash involving 18-wheelers has shut down westbound traffic on I-20 between Hallsville and Marshall.
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The Kilgore College Board of Trustees is working on paperwork to combine demolition and construction costs for a bid on a new pedestrian bridge.
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Broughton Park and Recreation Center closed this past Monday as a 13-month renovation and expansion project begins.