Shelters in East Texas prepare to help others beat the heat over the weekend.

The City of Tyler will host fans of everything comic book related on the downtown Tyler square.

Longview residents who qualify for food assistance through Longview Community Ministries’ Food Box program can now request a bag of dog or cat food once a month.

Three new performers will join the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame in a weekend long celebration.

U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert is set to join East Texas Now at 1 p.m. Thursday to discuss an upcoming forum on sex exploitation.

The engines will be placed in service at the Arp, Jackson Heights and Troup volunteer fire departments.

A Tyler businessman has been appointed to the state’s Parks and Wildlife Commission.

John, Abigail, and Bryson are three siblings with smiles warm enough to fill your heart. The way they love life, despite not having parents, is something even more inspiring.

The John Tyler graduate said he was excited to start the learning process with his students.

The Gregg County Fair is less than a month away and organizers are reminding residents about the many attractions slated.

Researchers at University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler have received a grant worth more than $1.9 million.

Organizers are focusing on two main projects to maintain the site's grounds as rebuilding continues.

The spelling bee is the primary fundraising event the Literacy Council of Tyler holds each year.

The Mineola High School Concert Band was ranked No. 1 by the Texas Music Educators Association as the Class 3A 2020 Honor Band.

“Fashion and Photography; 1860-1900” continues through Aug. 31, 2019.

A concrete sidewalk has been put in along the north side of the building.

Groups and organizations often rely on volunteers to help keep their service to the community going strong. Here are this week’s opportunities to serve in East Texas.

Organizers say they want to celebrate women who 'turn the tables' in their communities.

A boating accident on Lake Palestine in Smith County nearly ended in tragedy for two families. Now, almost 40 years later, they’re finally learning the story of the man who rescued them and saved eight lives.

The stations were acquired by East Texas Results Media in 2017 for $1.2 million following a dispute within the former company, Waller Broadcasting.

East Texans hit up stores today to purchase their own copies of Madden 20 — with Patrick Mahomes on the cover.

City dignitaries joined the Joe Layne family for a plaque presentation Friday.

The festival includes a Tri-Wizard Trivia Tournament, Best Dressed Competition, Potter’s favorite treats and of course all eight of the Harry Potter films.

KLTV’s Jamey Boyum spoke with the chief of the Kilgore College Police Department about the new crosswalk connecting two sides of the Kilgore College Campus.

Sheriff Botie Hillhouse announced Friday morning that people with disabilities can alert law enforcement of their status by using new disability decals.

Patricia Whitten Cavender, the co-founder of Cavender’s Boot City, has died at age 86.

The updated cottage food law takes effect on September 1.

“Finding Nemo” is the third and final showing for this summer. The pool will open at 7 p.m. and the movie will start around 8:30 p.m.

The Jacksonville Public Library and Vanishing Texana Museum is collecting photos of Cherokee County veterans.

While most school districts provide an allowance for classroom supplies, many teachers still have to dig into their own pockets for those extra items.

The Repeats are Neat consignment sale features children’s items.

'Shrek: The Musical' to open in Mineola, Texas.

CityFest East Texas will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct 5 and 6 on the square in downtown Tyler and along surrounding streets.

Groups and organizations often rely on volunteers to help keep their service to the community going strong. Here are this week’s opportunities to serve in East Texas.

First United Methodist Church in Longview is getting ready for its annual garage sale benefiting the Asbury House Child Enrichment Center.

The donation slump has become a nationwide issue that could impact how hospitals operate.

Jay Brooks held the job from May 2014 to December 2015 before returning to the private sector.

Happy T Clown has provided 47 years of smiles to East Texans.

Caregivers honored the man who helped pave the way for the UT Health network to become what it is today.

The Great Texas Balloon Race is a family-oriented event, and officials pride themselves in keeping it clean.

The Pine Tree Book Bus is a mobile library for anyone under 18 years old.

Services will include basic dental, medical, and vision screenings, and based on the severity of cases.

Graves, 17, of Lone Star is the newly crowned Miss. Texas’s Outstanding Teen. The Texarkana senior spent the last week competing in Orlando, Florida.

Great Texas Balloon Race ends, declares winners.

Winners have been announced for the Great Texas Balloon Race.

Former Carrier employees gathered today for a reunion in Tyler.

Saturday's all years reunion for Fred Douglass High School in Jacksonville also served as the unveiling ceremony for the land's new historical marker.

Saturday Great Texas Balloon Race cancelled, glow should go on as scheduled.

If you missed Friday evening’s balloon glow at the Great Texas Balloon Race, we got you covered.

Balloonists were setting up for weekend events and the balloon glow Friday evening at the East Texas Regional Airport.

Saturday morning’s balloon race was cancelled at East Texas Regional Airport.

One of the new competition categories in this years Great Texas Balloon Race is called the 'young guns', first time pilots that represent the next generation of hot air ballooning. Among the young gun pilots in the 42nd edition, is 21 year old Cameron Wall, a Letourneau University student.

According to officials with the Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview, ticket sales for Saturday’s events have been larger than ever.

The first day of the 42nd edition of the Great Texas Balloon Race got underway Friday morning

Cast members said not only is it a comedy, but it’s a brand of humor that is specific to areas of East Texas.

An East Texas cancer survivor and her doctor believe their communication and friendship helped her in her healing process.

Nine East Texas establishments got top scores in the latest round of health department inspections.

The ramp should be finished within a few weeks, the contractor says.