Julian Esparza

Multimedia journalist

Julian Esparza is a reporter and weekend anchor at KLTV/KTRE.

Julian is from McKinney, Texas and graduated from the University of North Texas in 2019 where he majored in journalism and minored in political science and history. During college, Julian interned with NBC 5 in Dallas and CBS Sunday Morning in New York City. In addition, Julian also worked as a reporter at UNT’s student-run TV station, ntTV.

Julian was awarded a Lone Star EMMY Student Production Award for his work at ntTV.

Julian is very excited to be here and telling the stories of East Texans!

Recent Articles by Julian

Residents in Overton are being asked to boil their water prior to consumption.

Julian Esparza

Published February 15, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Tyler Fire Department forming first bomb squad in East Texas

The Tyler Fire Department is forming an explosive ornance disposal team, also called an EOD team.

Julian Esparza

Published February 13, 2020 at 7:09 PM

Tyler City Council caps city’s cost for traffic improvement project at $200,000

The project includes adding a traffic signal on South Broadway.

Julian Esparza

Published February 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Tyler City Council to consider resolution to add traffic signal on South Broadway Avenue

If approved, the traffic signal would be installed at the intersection of Shelly Drive and South Broadway Avenue.

Julian Esparza

Published February 11, 2020 at 1:37 PM

Report: Tyler lands top-spot in list of cities where Dallas renters consider moving

When it comes to leaving the big city of Dallas, it appears more and more renters are looking to the Rose City for their next residential destination.

Julian Esparza and Jeff Wright

Published February 6, 2020 at 1:43 PM

Smith County economy mentioned in State of the Union talking points

In the State of the Union talking points, the White House says the opportunity zone in Smith County is performing well.

Julian Esparza

Published February 5, 2020 at 6:50 PM

UT Tyler poll finds Joe Biden leads among Democrats in Texas

With less than nine months until election day, students at the University of Texas at Tyler are making calls and collecting data.

Julian Esparza

Published February 4, 2020 at 11:49 PM

UT Tyler, Dallas Morning News poll shows Biden commanding lead

The poll is the first of five expected to be released by the partnership as we near November.

Julian Esparza

Published February 4, 2020 at 3:31 PM

Just outside the Downtown Square in Tyler, a sign marks where 18 new townhomes will soon stand. Founder of TD Land Management Will Hersey explains why they chose Downtown Tyler.

Julian Esparza

Published January 30, 2020 at 7:56 PM

WEBXTRA: New residential properties coming to downtown Tyler

KLTV’s Julian Esparza spoke with the developers who hope this project will further modernize and revamp the downtown area.

Julian Esparza

Published January 30, 2020 at 4:00 PM

East Texas researchers studying more effective treatments for cancer, other incurable diseases

Researchers are hoping to change the future of modern medicine by using gene editing.

Julian Esparza

Published January 29, 2020 at 9:55 PM

UT Tyler offers free textbook to students

UT Tyler political science department is offering their students a free textbook.

Julian Esparza

Published January 28, 2020 at 7:20 PM

UT Tyler students learn from impeachment process

In college, the past is often the point of focus, but for students at the University of Texas at Tyler, they're learning about the impeachment process as it’s happening.