Lorena Rivas
Reporter/MMJ/Producer
East Texas
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Lorena Rivas is a reporter/MMJ.
She is a DFW native, Lorena recently graduated from The University of North Texas where she majored in broadcast journalism and minored in Spanish.
During college, Lorena interned with Seacrest Studios at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. In addition, Lorena also worked as a reporter at UNT’s student-run TV station, ntTV.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, watching K-dramas, and going outdoors.
Lorena is excited to be part of KLTV’s team and share stories of East Texas. Feel free to send her an email and connect on social media.
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Local non-profit adds new bus stop in East Texas to provide free pregnancy services
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From living in a car for 7 months to getting a home the East Texas organizations that helped a couple to get back on their feet
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Daryl Rosborough has had sickle-cell disease since he was a child. He was diagnosed at two years old.
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Pieces from ground zero are part of the 9/11 memorial in Longview's Fire Training Center.
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After being denied multiple times, an East Texas grandma will soon become a homeowner for the first-time, with the help of a local non-profit
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New Texas law will charge electric vehicle drivers an extra $200 fee when renewing their registration, Sen. Robert Nichols from Jacksonville authored this bill and talks about why he took action now.
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New Texas law will bring harsher consequences to Fentanyl distributors
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‘Brain Scientist Dads’ program helps new fathers across East Texas engage early on to help their kids’ brain development
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East Texas facilities offer breastfeeding alternatives for mothers who are unable to breastfeed
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The Ghost Branch wildfire is contained after burning 250 acres in the Glendale community Monday into Tuesday.
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New Texas law will bring stricter consequences for students caught vaping at school
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He has been known to walk to the Tyler State Park in the balk and was legally blind and suffered from PTSD as well as high blood pressure.
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More than a hundred schools in East Texas approved for federal grant that provides free meals for students
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East Texas mother talks about the need to have sensory-friendly hours in local businesses
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Human trafficking is defined as forcing or compelling a person to provide labor or services or to engage in commercial sex acts.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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TxDOT to host public hearing on $100 billion plan for projects across the state
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common virus that will infect nearly all children by the age of two.
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Smith County authorities investigating overnight hit and run in Tyler
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KLTV’s Lorena Rivas reports on TxDOT’s methods for protecting their workers from the extreme East Texas heat, including specialized helmets.
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The latest program in an East Texas non-profit shines light on challenges in mental health
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The vice president of enrollment at UT Tyler gives tips for how to handle student loans after the recent Supreme Court decision.
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Texas Church Security Coalition to hold meeting over new state law at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler
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Summer is here, and some dogs cooled off with a playful competition during this Texas heat.
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New Texas law will increase the penalties people face when faking their pet as a service animal.
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The University of Texas at Tyler is offering free dementia screenings and evaluation services to older adults to test for cognitive impairment.
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In the last days of PTSD awareness month, a counselor highlighted the group most often overlooked in regards to the mental affliction.
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Lone Star tick could cause an allergic reaction to certain types of meat, according to state experts.
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Volunteers came to East Texas again this summer to help those in need. They provide home repair and maintenance needs for homeowners who cannot make repairs themselves.
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East Texan non-profit has been helping kids cope with grief for more than a decade.
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Every May, millions across the nation bring awareness to strokes. According to the C.D.C., strokes are the third leading cause of death in Texas.
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This will allow the university to have full access to permanent university funds.
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It's National EMS week, a time to thank the entire EMS workforce for their service and sacrifices
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An East Texas family has created a “little library” at their home to bring mental health resources within reach for their community.
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Health officials say it can be mistaken for “baby blues,” but the symptoms are more intense and last longer.
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As Medicaid resumes re-application requirements on Thursday, East Texas clinics give tips on what to do if you no longer qualify.
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Homeowners in Van Zandt County are pushing against tax appraisals after learning what the county says their property is worth.
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Caldwell Zoo has welcomed a new baby monkey and a new endangered rhino into the fold as their latest additions.
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TxDOT is launching “Be Safe, Drive Smart” campaign to encourage drivers to follow safety laws in light of a recent report that there was a 34-percent increase in pedestrian fatalities and a 58-percent increase in bicyclist deaths during that time.
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For decades, portable buildings were used to house students and faculty throughout Tyler ISD. Now, the school district is preparing to sell the last building.
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The area is well-known for its springtime tradition which draws more than 100,000 visitors from around the country each spring to see the ten miles of flower trails.
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