Country singer/songwriter Madison Stuart, who will be performing on Episode 3 of “OneTexas: Songs From Home,” talked to East Texas Now host Kayla Lyons about how her life and the music business have changed as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Friday morning.

Here are some groups and organizations that could use a helping hand as they do their work serving others in our community.

East Texas Food Bank cancels Emergency Box Distribution in Tyler

KLTV 7’s Alex Leroux spoke with Smith and Quitman’s police chief about the honor and why they were chosen.

National Day of Prayer honored by Tyler area pastors.

The park is undergoing renovations that will include a new basketball court, sidewalks, pavilion, and the new playground.

Your skills and time may be just what one of these organizations need as they work to serve our neighbors in need this week.

The former Prairie Grove Baptist Church was built in the 1880s. It received the historical designation in 1996.

While we are stuck at home during this pandemic, so are our favorite bands and artists. We invited some of our favorite Texas musicians to bring a concert right into your living room once again tonight,

New Diana High School has announced a graduation date of June 20.

From 6 a.m. to midnight on April 28th, people will be able to donate to over 190 non-profit organizations across East Texas.

Salons owners across East Texas react to Governor Greg Abbott's announcement.

Camp Fannin was named in honor of Colonel James Walker Fannin, the Texas independence hero. According to its website, more than 200,000 young American men trained here between 1943 and 1945.

A Kilgore church is collecting donations to send to storm victims in Onalaska.

Inez Deutsch celebrated her 100th birthday with a parade, in Longview.

Bill Kuykendall held his last service as pastor of Calvary Baptisit Church, after 30 years, on Sunday.

These organizations need a hand to continue effectively serving our East Texas neighbors in need.

On April 26th, due to COVID-19, that effort to end “Child Abuse Prevention Month” on a hopeful note will look a little different.

Texas Workforce Commission hosts Facebook Live to answer unemployment questions

While we are stuck at home during this pandemic, so are our favorite bands and artists.

Some East Texas fire departments helped make one little girl's third birthday a very special one.

SPARC Industries, in Tyler, is creating a face mask close to an N-95, to help with growing mask requirements.

Here is this week’s list of organizations who could use some volunteers. Check with the organization at the email or number provided to learn more.

A manager who was working during the act of kindness said the store “appreciated being appreciated.”

Country Tavern delivered the first meals on Thursday morning.

An East Texas abuse survivor is using her platform to spread a message of awareness during Child Abuse Awareness Month.

Snacks are apparently hard to come by due to the COVID-19 pandemic

“Our heroes. We support you,” one drawing of the healthcare workers behind superhero-themed masks read.

The City of Tyler and Mayor Martin Heines announced that Hand Up Network has agreed to come alongside the city to provide oversight and management to First Responder Respite Care Facilities located at Tyler Junior College.

The East Texas Food Bank saw an increase in need in their second week of drive-thru food distributions.

A sure smile: watch these kids wave to their favorite garbage truck driver.

The East Texas Food Bank will be holding weekly drive-thru distributions of emergency food boxes in response to COVID-19.

The need for protective masks is greater than it has been in decades and one East Texas organization is looking to get those masks into the hands of CPS case workers.

For the past 17 years, the Cedar Street United Methodist Church in Tyler, has been donating refurbished computers to families and children in need if they’re in the 4th grade or older.

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission to close all state parks and historic sites at 5 tonight as part of the state's social distancing practices and to prevent gatherings of large groups of people.

Great Texas Balloon Race officials have decided it is in the best interest of Gregg County, our sponsors, vendors, pilots, volunteers, and attendees to cancel the June 19-21st event.

Free, Live Stream Concert for Healthcare workers on Facebook and Instagram, led by Christian recording artist, Leeland, featuring “Way Maker,” the viral hit inspiring healthcare workers across the nation.

Denver Mattress Company ramps up production of face masks and distributing face shields in the fight against COVID-19

East Texas community members showed their support for hospital employees, Sunday night.

One little girl in Kilgore had a great birthday thanks to a parade; just for her.

Who needs a birthday party when you can have a birthday parade?

Marshall Fire Fighters Association urge citizens of Harrison County to follow mandatory shelter in place order

Each box will contain enough pantry items for 16 meals. No identification or paperwork is required!

“He was killed in action on Memorial Day in 2007 in Iraq,” said Major James Attaway, chair of the Department of Military Science at Stephen F. Austin State University.

The church knew many people needed help during the COVID-19 crisis.

“With a heavy heart and deep regret, I believe it is in the best interest of our artists and our many loyal patrons that the Texas Shakespeare Festival will not produce a 2020 season,” said Raymond Caldwell, TSF Founder and Artistic Director.

The boxes were created as a way to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During a time of social distancing and isolation, nonprofits are changing the way they operate.

Texas Health and Human Services Commission temporarily waive renewal requirements for Medicaid, SNAP clients during COVID-19 crisis

Here are some organizations that are looking for volunteers to help serve their fellow East Texans.

We’re compiling a list of events you can safely take part in either online or in the car!

The couple only needed to step outside in order to help remind their neighbors of the importance of social distancing.

The city of Jacksonville and Carter BloodCare have teamed up to bring you the “Spring into Support Blood Drive”

KLTV in Tyler, Texas supports local businesses by providing a database of businesses who are serving East Texans with modified operations.

One East Texas church is taking care of their congregation's spiritual needs, 'drive-in movie' style. While East Texas church parking lots are largely empty with services cancelled, pastors at Big Sandy's 'Sit-Em-Down Cowboy Church', allowed members to drive in for services, literally.

The chief hoped to help bridge the gap in resources needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If you’re looking for employment, you may want to check out this opportunity.

In a time of overbuying and overreaction, some East Texans are doing more for their neighbors.