With no parade or large gathering, an observance of 'Martin Luther King junior' day was held in one East Texas city. Virtually. Members of the 'Longview area Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance' organized the 'Combined Virtual community MLK service 2021' at Mount Olive Baptist church.
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.
With many ceremonies and parades canceled or held virtually in honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, the Texas African-American Museum in Tyler is hosting an outdoor celebration this Monday.
The freezing temperatures and snowfall has an East Texas rescue mission imploring those who are homeless to come in out of the cold. The Hiway 80 Rescue Mission in Longview is prepared for overflow numbers at their shelter to accommodate 'all' who need a warm place to stay.
“Winston Churchill, at the end of the war, said that the war was won on a sea of East Texas oil. Miraculous that we were able to get this built. That was the single largest contributing factor to the Allies winning World War 2.”
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.
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.
It's been a challenging holiday season for many East Texans trying to find joy at the end of a tumultuous year, but for those living in rescue missions, it's a time to reflect upon re-building their lives.
On this Christmas day, some East Texans chose to give of their time to others, to bring some joy for those who are struggling. In Longview members of the 'New Beginning Faith Ministry' spent their day making sure children had presents, even if they weren't 'under the tree.'
It's the season of lights, garlands and trees, but one East Texan has come up with a different kind of decorating for the holidays. A casual drive along Pineland street in Longview, and you come across and unusual holiday display. The inspiration of homeowner Rusty Johnson.
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.
Bringing a little holiday spirit to the season, volunteers passed out free dinners to East Texans. For the third year members of Henderson Baptist church prepared over a thousand Christmas dinner meals for all who needed them. The effort is called 'Food for Soul'.
The first day of winter is on Monday, and it can be a very busy time for East Texas homeless shelters. In particular, with Covid-19 protocols in place, it's a difficult task to care for everyone in need and keep a safe facility.
With a week left until Christmas, letters from across the world and East Texas are being sent off to the North Pole in hopes that Santa and his helpers will deliver toys and joy this holiday.
An East Texas holiday tradition of giving goes on. For the past 28 years, East Texas motorcycle clubs have banded together to bring toys to children at a special needs facility.
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.
On the Stephen F. Austin State University campus is one of the first preservation efforts in Texas, and it is the topic of this week’s Mark in Texas History by Mark Scirto.
Remodeling of an East Texas veterans home had already begun through 'Habitat for Humanity', when that veteran passed away from complications suffered after catching 'Covid-19'. It left the family with no options, until some East Texas companies stepped in.
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.
Carthage High School’s National Honor Society is holding a Hurricane Relief Drive to help those affected by Hurricanes Laura and Delta in Southwest Louisiana.
While the pandemic has cut back the number of events in December offered in East Texas, some cities are going ahead with their plans, though some may be somewhat altered.
An East Texas hospital leader who spent 17 days in his hospital’s COVID-19 unit lit the Christmas tree at UT Health East Texas in Tyler on Tuesday evening.
KLTVs Jamey Boyum talked with Marshall Animal Shelter Supervisor Shelly Godwin about their aging facility and the new one presently under construction.
The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) and the Tyler Parks and Rec Department have partnered to secure funds to purchase ten bicycle fix-it stations.
A Longview businessman with deep ties to Honduras is asking East Texans to donate supplies for residents of that country who are struggling in the wake of the two hurricanes that hit that nation earlier this year.
As we enjoy the Thanksgiving weekend in East Texas, it’s hard to believe that there’s anyone who “doesn’t celebrate it.” However, for one man in an East Texas shelter, his hard life and an addiction shaded the holidays.
