A Polk County animal center was vandalized overnight.

Independence Day will fall on a Thursday this year but that’s not going to hinder a night of festive fireworks for anyone. Fireworks shows will be popping off at several locations in East Texas.

Police believe the Blue Bell licking video occurred at the Lufkin Walmart.

State Rep. Travis Clardy is set to discuss the 86th Legislative Session with community members Friday during a Nacogdoches County Chamber luncheon.

Strong storms have knocked out electricity for thousands of homes and businesses in East Texas. Utility crews were dispatched early Monday to restore service.

A parade was held Wednesday in Crockett in celebration of the 154th anniversary of Juneteenth.

Gray’s Chief National Political Analyst Greta Van Susteren sat down with East Texas Now to discuss current happenings in Washington, D.C., her career and upcoming show, “Full Court Press.”

A parade is planned in honor of ‘American Idol’ contestant Laci Kaye Booth.

Utility crews are working across East Texas early Thursday to restore electricity to homes and businesses after strong storms moved through the region.

The 151st national Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery is slated to take place Monday, May 27.

Events are scheduled across the area for Memorial Day.

Severe storms that moved through East Texas on Saturday left damage, power outages, and flooded roadways in their wake. The effects continue to be felt Sunday.

Police Officers Memorial Day is May 15 and East Texas cities and law enforcement departments are planning events to honor those who’ve died in the line of duty.

After making it into the Top 5, Livingston’s Laci Kaye Booth is continuing her journey on “American Idol" with new optimism.

On May 4, 2019, Nakishia Samuels, 40, of Lufkin, was involved in a motor vehicle crash on Business US 59 in Angelina County that injured Lufkin Police Officer Seth Thompson. The preliminary investigation indicates that Officer Thompson was investigating a crash when he was struck by a vehicle drive

Ki’Audra “Kay Kay” Hayter plays softball for the Longhorns. Her brother, Army Sergeant La’Kedran Hayter, has been stationed in Japan for the past three years. Sunday, he surprised his sister during the university’s Senior Day.

Lufkin police have released footage of the accident that injured a officer Saturday.

Heading into the draft he was ranked as one of the top two deep snappers, depending upon which board you view.

Erik McCoy was the top-rated prospect out of the Pineywoods heading into the draft.

An EF-2 tornado struck the San Augustine area Wednesday night, according to a preliminary report from the National Weather Service Shreveport office.

John King, 44, has been on death row since he was convicted for his role in the death of James Byrd, Jr.

KLTV and KTRE have partnered with the East Texas Food Bank and the Red Cross to help those in need. Both agencies are responding to communities in areas impacted by tornadoes and severe weather.

Classes will resume for Alto ISD next week after their campuses sustained damage during the storms.

Chainsaws and heavy equipment were out Monday as cleanup efforts continue after tornadoes cut a path through parts of East Texas.

The National Weather Service has confirmed 3 tornados touched down in Houston County during Saturday’s fatal storms.

The Alto Police Department said they responded to a disturbance Tuesday after a confrontation led to a gunshot being fired.

Livingston native and “American Idol” contestant Laci Kaye Booth is competing on one of the country’s biggest national stages - ABC’s “American Idol.”Friday, Booth visited with the East Texas Now desk about the competition and her music.

An East Texas woman suffered injuries to her leg, hip and pelvis when her boyfriend hit her with his truck, Lufkin police say.

The National Weather Service issued a series of severe thunderstorm watches and warnings Sunday night as storms moved through East Texas.

Musical duo Black Violin is set to present a community concert in Lufkin.