Dante Nuñez
Reporter/MMJ
East Texas
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Dante Nuñez is a multi-media journalist for KLTV/KTRE. Dante was born in Dallas and was raised in McKinney, Texas. He graduated from the University of North Texas in 2019 and is happy to call Tyler his new home.
Dante worked for KTEN News in Denison, Texas as a reporter/producer during his last semester of college. He also volunteered his time at NTTV and North Texas Daily TV as a reporter/anchor during his time at the university.
In his spare time, he enjoys sports, spending time with family and friends, and finding the best barbecue spots in East Texas.
Have a story you’d like to share? I’d love to hear from you! Please email me at dnunez@kltv.com.
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Students and faculty at Hudson Pep School in Longview helped raise funds for community members across the world in Uganda. This project will allow families in a rural area to receive clean water.
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The state released their week nine COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation list. This week there is an additional hub coming to an East Texas county compared to last week.
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Organizers and members attended the Willow Brook County Club in Tyler for their first ever in-person and virtual event.
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The Texas Health and Human Services released their week eight COVID-19 vaccine allocation list. This week there are 15 additional East Texas counties that will be receiving the vaccine compared to last week.
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A digital billboard in Tyler now displays a message asking for Texas Senator Ted Cruz and Congressman Louie Gohmert to resign.
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The East Texas Food Bank joined a statewide coalition of advocates calling on representatives to reverse a funding cut on food banks across the lone star state.East Texas news explains the impact it could have on east Texans if lawmakers decide not to reverse a funding cut towards a specific grant.
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Chapel Hill ISD had a ribbon cutting ceremony for an agricultural facility. Their first in the district’s history.
We now know how many more doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be coming to east Texas next week. Five counties in our area are on the state’s allocation list to receive the doses.
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The 2021 Arbor Day event was held today at Woldert Park, just north of downtown Tyler. Volunteers and families planted trees around the park in honor of Arbor Day. East Texas news spoke with the families of two former Tyler leaders who had trees memorialized for their service.
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One east Texas man is home safe after disappearing this morning. However, authorities found him quickly thanks to a transmitter.
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After days of searching for 21-year-old Corbin Stiefer, authorities say his body has been found.
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Saturday is national Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and the Democratic Club of Smith County dropped off items to show their appreciation.Members of the club visited both Tyler police stations and the Smith County Emergency Operations Center to drop off food and water.
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Hundreds of east Texans attended the 2nd day clinic at Harvey Hall in Tyler to get the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination.East Texas news caught up with members who got the vaccine and why this is important to achieving herd immunity.
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The annual east Texas Auto and Cycle Show is cancelled after careful consideration from the committee and the East Texas Crisis Center overlooking the event.We spoke with organizers and explains how the ongoing pandemic cancels yet another event.
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Community pastors and members of faith gathered in Tyler for a prayer vigil at Pollard United Methodist Church.
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Patterson Dodge of Tyler gifted a brand-new truck to four first responders today.12 nominees from the Smith County’s Sheriff’s Department, Tyler Police and Fire Department, and Ut Health EMS. All participated in the event.
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A Tyler resident who left out his Halloween décor, has found new light after an anonymous community member dressed up one of his lawn items.The homeowner explains this unique story involving their Halloween skeleton that turned festive just in time for the holidays.
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Three East Texas moms are giving Stocking of Hope to mothers with NICU children at Tyler’s Christus Trinity Mother Francis Hospital.
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Every year on the third Saturday of December, wreaths are placed on headstones and plaques across America’s cemeteries to honor our fallen soldiers.
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For the first time in 13 years, the Tyler Fire Department is allowing non-certified fire fighters to apply for the civil service test. Tyler FD chief, David Coble explains how the department is looking for applicants with hopes to increase diversity.
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Project joy in Whitehouse returned this year for their annual Christmas outreach program for families in need in the Whitehouse area.
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For its 5th year, Therapet Animal Assisted Therapy in Tyler donated over 500 pounds of dry dog and cat food to the Meals Fur Pet’s program.
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Project joy in Whitehouse returned this year for their annual Christmas outreach program for families in need in the Whitehouse area.
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Gifts through Toys For Tots were given to students and families of Griffin Elementary School in Tyler. Griffin staff and volunteers helped pass out toys to more than 500 children ages 12 and younger.
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Over 100 athletes attended the fifth annual softball benefit with all proceeds going towards supporting Cami, a 4-year-old living with health issues. Cami was born with down syndrome and was diagnosed with leukemia last august.
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Tyler ISD held an open house for Legacy High School. Legacy High families had a chance to tour the first floor of the newly constructed facility.
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Ten Good Samaritans were able to help a driver put a fire out in his truck engine Wednesday evening.
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The East Texas Food Bank partnered with Tyler Independent School District’s Head Start program to help families facing food insecurity. This program provides them with access to healthy food and nutrition education.
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Three east Texas moms are giving stockings of hope to mothers with NICU children in east Texas hospitals.
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CAMP V in Tyler hosted its inaugural Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day program to honor military veterans and their families.
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This was the first year for “Tyler Gives”, an effort from multiple organizations being driven by United Way of Smith County.
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Tyler WorkHub announced they’re permanently closing its doors to the public in two months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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When there’s inclement weather or freezing temperatures, the Tyler Salvation Army opens up their shelter to keep Tyler’s less fortunate, indoors.
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43 local artists are contributing towards Tyler’s Art Alley located next to downtown Tyler.
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Lavance Wooten, mother of missing Jacksonville teen Tyress Gipson, spent her first thanksgiving without him after he mysteriously went missing three months ago.
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Shoppers on the hunt for deals were seen all across east Texas on this Black Friday.
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“This here means a lot to me because you still have a few people that care about people even though some cant make it on the holiday,” one man said.
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Artwork from an east Texas Veteran is now being remembered as cars pass through his artwork on the Tyler streets.
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Two east Texas sisters handed out blankets, socks, and homemade food to Tyler’s less fortunate.
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Members across east Texas made their way to Tyler’s Indoor Sports Complex to participate in a cornhole tournament to help raise funds for Cami, a 4-year-old living with health issues.
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An East Texas veteran is getting help with critical home repairs made possible by a recent grant to Smith County Habitat for Humanity.
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With the holiday season approaching and positive COVID-19 numbers continue to rise across east Texas, some experts say we could see more online sales rather than Black Friday doorbuster deals this year.
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With Thanksgiving coming up, The East Texas Food Bank is expanding their help to families in need this holiday season.
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Buckner International held a virtual informational meeting for community members on the foster care situation in Rusk county.
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In Wood county, community members gathered and filled the sidewalks for the annual Veterans Day parade that travelled through the streets of downtown Mineola.
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For the past 20 years, People Attempting To Help In Tyler has held their annual coats for kids drive for families in need. This week, registered families and children arrived to pick up their coat for the season.
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Project Joy returns for their 30th annual Christmas outreach for families in need in the Whitehouse area.
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A portion of Greenberg Smoked Turkeys caught on fire leaving nearly 60,000 people without turkey this holiday season.
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With the holiday season coming up, the Tyler Salvation Army will be bringing out the red kettle to raise funds to support the less fortunate.
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HIWAY 80 Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization that provides services to the less fortunate in Longview and in Tyler. With the holiday season upcoming, the pandemic has caused them to shift their annual plans.
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