Devyn Shea
Host, East Texas Now
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Devyn Shea is a native Texan from the Dallas metroplex, growing up in Rockwall. She received her degree in Broadcast Journalism from University of North Texas.
Before joining the KLTV news team, Devyn spent six years in Los Angeles working in the television and film industry before returning home to Texas with her husband and German Shepherd in tow, where she has since welcomed two beautiful little boys.
Devyn is passionate about connecting with people using both her journalism and hosting/on camera background to foster a trustworthy connection with KLTV viewers.
When she's not streaming live, Devyn enjoys spending quality time with her family, writing, and talking all things sports.
Education
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Josh Rultenberg and Devyn Shea
East Texas Now’s Washington, D.C. correspondent Josh Rultenberg spoke with host Devyn Shea about the day’s political headlines, including Manhattan District Attorney receiving a death threat as he investigates former President Donald Trump, as well as President Joe Biden’s ordering air strikes against Syria and his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 10:12 AM CST
|By Devyn Shea and Dr. Edward Dominguez
Devyn Shea spoke with Dr. Ed Dominguez on Tuesday about the FDA’s authorization of home testing for flu A and B.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 8:37 PM CST
|By Devyn Shea and Josh Rultenberg
East Texas Now White House Correspondent Josh Rutenberg talks with Devyn Shea on the one year anniversary of Russia's invasion about the impact the war with Russia has had on Ukraine. It has affected them in every way... their population, their economy, and many other ways.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Devyn Shea
This bill is in direct response to the Methodist Hospital shooting by parolee Nester Hernandez, who cut off his ankle monitor before fatally shooting two healthcare workers on Oct. 22, 2022.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 7:52 PM CST
|By Josh Rultenberg and Devyn Shea
Josh Rultenberg, East Texas News White House Correspondent, talks the latest information on several hot topics in today’s news.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 3:59 PM CST
|By Devyn Shea
ABC’s Matt Gutman talks to East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea about the reporting he’s done for tonight's 20/20 special, including a new interview with Antonio Armstrong, Jr. who is accused of shooting and killing his parents.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Jeremy G. Butler and Devyn Shea
This year's Holiday Spectacular on East Texas Now shows you all kinds of way to stay in the Christmas spirit.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 2:08 PM CST
|By Devyn Shea and Brendan Cullerton
Brendan Cullerton, Gray TV regional Washington, D.C. correspondent, talks to East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea about what voters can possibly expect from Tuesday’s midterm elections in Texas.
Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 5:39 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Devyn Shea
Hall talked about how he intends to “continue to serve as a conservative” who is “pro-life, pro-free markets, pro-religious freedom, pro-secure border, pro-liberty, pro-property rights and pro-limited government.”
Updated: Oct. 6, 2022 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
Texas State Senator Dawn Buckingham spoke again with East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea about the state of the race to succeed George P. Bush as Texas’ land commissioner. The two talk about Texas’ border, gas prices and the Permanent School Fund.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 3:55 PM CDT
|By Lane Luckie and Devyn Shea
Lane Luckie joined East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea on Thursday to discuss the third day of an East Texas delegation’s visit to Tyler’s sister city in Poland.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
The challenge, she says, is to convince Americans that the pace of change will be fast enough to make a difference.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Jon Decker and Devyn Shea
"33 items were taken from the former president's residence during this search warrant," Decker said.
Updated: Aug. 9, 2022 at 3:52 PM CDT
|By Jon Decker and Devyn Shea
White House correspondent Jon Decker says it has not yet been revealed what led to the FBI investigation of Mar-a-Lago, but it will be in due time.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 4:04 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea and Jon Decker
White House Correspondent Jon Decker discusses Jan. 6 findings, as well as Pres. Biden's trip to the Middle East, in his interview with East Texas Now's Devyn Shea on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 18, 2022 at 5:37 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff, KTRE Digital Media Staff and Devyn Shea
Kleberg, who is heir to Texas’ iconic King Ranch, said he brings a wealth of experience regarding land management, natural disaster relief and natural resource management.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 2:21 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff, KTRE Digital Media Staff and Devyn Shea
Jrmar Jefferson, one of the two remaining Democratic candidates for U.S. House District 1, discussed his runoff campaign with East Texas Now host Devyn Shea.
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff, KTRE Digital Media Staff and Devyn Shea
Joe Jaworski is up against Rochelle Garza for their party’s nomination for Texas attorney general, but he said he’s focusing his campaign on kindness and positivity, noting that he and Ms. Garza remain on friendly terms despite their competition.
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 1:34 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
Victor Dunn said he believes in a woman’s right to choose and believes you cannot say you are pro life if you are for the death penalty. He also said he wants to help inflation by giving citizens $2500 to help with surging gas prices.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2022 at 4:24 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
After an extended hiatus, Tyler-based nu metal band Element Eighty is ready to rock once more. Lead vocalist David Galloway joined East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea to talk about the joy of reuniting, creating music again and how they’ve evolved as a group.
Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:38 PM CDT
|By KLTV Digital Media Staff, KTRE Digital Media Staff and Devyn Shea
Fritz Hager III took some time Thursday afternoon to speak with East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea about the importance of taking risks when chasing your dreams and how much he’s appreciated the outpouring of support as he competes.
Updated: Apr. 15, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Devyn Shea
During her appearance on East Texas Now Friday, ABC News Chief Meteorologist Ginger Zee talked about her upcoming electric vehicle road trip with her family.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 4:50 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
Garth Brooks joined Devyn Shea on East Texas Now to talk up his upcoming show in Dallas.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 12:47 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Devyn Shea
ABC News Political Director Rick Klein spoke about a variety of topics during his East Texas Now interview Wednesday morning.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
An elated Fritz Hager joined Devyn Shea on East Texas Now Thursday to discuss how he felt when the American Idol judges responded very positively to a song he wrote himself and performed on the show.
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 2:14 PM CDT
|By Devyn Shea
ABC Anchor John Quinones joins East Texas Now’s Devyn Shea to talk about his story on this week’s 20/20, which centers on the murder of well-known West Coast lawyer Larry McNabney. McNabney was found to have been murdered by his fifth wife, Elisa McNabney, who claimed he broke up with her and left town.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 12:36 PM CDT
|By Gary Bass and Devyn Shea
During his appearance on East Texas Now Thursday, Rick Klein, the political director for ABC News, touched on a wide range of topics from the ongoing investigation by the January 6 Committee, President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden, and Russian leader Vladimir Putin.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM CDT
|By Stephanie Frazier and Devyn Shea
Dr. Jen Ashton, Chief Medical Correspondent for ABC News, joined Devyn Shea on East Texas Now Tuesday for a COVID-19 update.