Buck Kilgore donated a 200-foot railroad right-of-way in 1871. Kilgore recognized the benefits which come from a railroad and built a new home near the station and many followed suit.
The Texas State Forest Festival is back after being a one day only event in Downtown Lufkin last year. CEO of Lufkin Angelina County Chamber of Commerce Tara Watson said she’s been planning for the past 10 months and has implemented some changes.
Athletes from all over came out for the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Rose City Triathlon at Lake Tyler this morning. It was the first time back in a year for them and one athlete broke the course record.
Tyler Independent School District honored a long-time coach and principal on Friday with the dedication of Moore MST Magnet School’s gymnasium to Al Harris.
This year the Smith County Commissioners have declared September 11th a National Day of Service and Remembrance. They also approved a proclamation that would honor Vietnam veterans in the county with a pinning ceremony on September 11th.
KLTVs Jamey Boyum talks with Longview Police Spokesman Brandon Thornton about the opportunity to get signed up for National Night Out coming up October 6.
Acts of kindness can come from anyone, no matter their age or background. Friday, the Kurth Animal Shelter received one such act from a young boy at a time when they needed it most.
The Marshall Police Department in conjunction with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and the Marshall Municipal Court will be conducting a warrant roundup soon.
East Texas Baptist Men, a group of 65 people arrived in Gonzales, Louisiana Wednesday bringing a shower trailer, meals, and laundry services to “help the helpers” according to John Hart from the ministry.
A large puddle still on the gym floor, walls knocked out of rooms, and now the smell of mold has started to spread through the building at Southpoint Church of God in Tyler.
Last week 13 service members were killed in Afghanistan after an airport in Kabul was attacked now, their memories are being remembered around the country including in East Texas.
Five organizations based in Deep East Texas are doing what they can to help those suffering after hurricane Ida. Many are headed to Louisiana, while others have gathered donations locally.These organizations explains the humanity revealed through mass destruction.
The Texas State Forest Festival committee announced that several expected events will need to be postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. But the festival will go on.
We’ve all seen the devastation left behind. The people who live there, their families, and businesses have a long road to recovery ahead of them. Now, it’s time for the Gray Television family to help ‘Lift Up Louisiana’.
East Texas Symphony Orchestra and the City of Tyler have teamed up to bring a free concert to the community this Saturday at 6:00 p.m. at Bergfeld Park.
“We either talk about human trafficking, we talk about vision boards, showing them how to dress through our fashion shows, just a confidence building day,” she said.
With Hurricane Ida bearing down to make landfall in Louisiana, Lufkin’s Ellen Trout Zoo is offering to evacuees from coastal cities adversely affected by Hurricane Ida.
Like other museums in East Texas, this one is a state historical marker. This week’s subject of "A Mark in Texas History" by Mark Scirto highlights the Tyler Carnegie Library.
