n the wake of Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent executive order requiring most Texans to wear face masks in public spaces and the proclamation that bans gatherings of 10 or more people, the City of Mineola staff reluctantly made the decision to cancel the fireworks show that was scheduled for tomorrow at to
Mutilple East Texas law enforcement agencies joined forces to execute a search warrant on a house in the 600 block of Nacogdoches Street in Jacksonville early Friday morning. As a result, one man was arrested for engaging in organized criminal activity.
A stolen 'big-rig', and an hours-long high speed chase across 3 counties and back, lands one East Texas man in jail. It started south of Jacksonville just before one this morning, where the driver of semi-truck led a small army of East Texas law enforcement officers on a chase.
More East Texas stores have opened back up and are welcoming people in for business. But how are clothing stores operating in a time where touching and trying on items could spread germs?
This weekend is the 15th annual Thunder Over Cedar Creek Lake Air Show. The exciting air demonstrations have drawn a crowd for years, but this weekend Tyler will see a new pilot in their skies.
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions.
Because of the critical shortage in East Texas’ blood supply, Hospitality Health ER-Tyler will be sponsoring a blood drive at Classic Toyota on Monday, July 6.
According to a press release, on June 29, at approximately 11:45 a.m. an off-duty Smith County deputy was at the Exxon convenience store located at 304 E. Main in Whitehouse. While parked at the fuel pump, the Deputy observed a white male glaring at him from across the parking lot. The man was later
Two Whitehouse teens on vacation in Alabama at Orange Beach were called into action to help someone needing assistance more than 100 feet away from shore.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced that $2.67 billion in federal funding has been approved to support Texas hospitals that provide care for people receiving Medicaid.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $182 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of July as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Following a thorough and extensive assessment of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Texas College has announced that the 126-year-old institution will host the Fall 2020 academic term entirely online with a start date of August 12 and concluding November 20.
During her appearance on East Texas now Thursday morning, Nacogdoches Mayor Shelley Brophy announced that the town’s city council has unanimously chosen a lone finalist for the city manager position.
The University Interscholastic League is recommending schools close summer workouts, rehearsals, practices and instruction between July 3-July 12, resuming Monday, July 13, according to an email obtained by KLTV.
The Atlantic hurricane season is already breaking records with several storms named so early this year. With parts of the U.S. battling the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic, experts urge you not to delay in preparing.
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to recent increases in cases of COVID-19, and health and safety concerns for our residents and visitors.
To mask or not to mask is a big question. Some people swear by it, some people swear at it, but according to an article on CNN.com there is evidence mask usage flattened the infection rate during the 1918 flu pandemic.
NFL hall-of-famer and Tyler native Earl Campbell appeared on East Texas Now Wednesday to make it known he is joining the cause of officially changing the names of the two high schools in Tyler.
Any person taking part in secessionist activities, such as shouting slogans or holding up banners and flags urging for the city's independence, is in violation of the law regardless of whether violence is used.
As conditions continue to evolve overseas and here in the United States, the Department looks forward to resuming routine passport processing across the country, according to a State Department official.
Hutson said canceling the Yamboree fireworks and the festival is in the best interest of public health and safety — especially since more than half the population in Gilmer is 55 and older.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced $9 million in federal funding for nursing facilities to implement infection control projects to protect residents and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
Texas hunters should make sure that they know their targets as hogs and bears can look very similar from a distance. Black bears are currently a protected species in Texas.
A man who was arrested on multiple charges in 2019 after allegedly stealing from a store and leading officers on a pursuit has been sentenced by Judge Christi Kennedy.
The legislation is aimed at curbing subversive, secessionist and terrorist activities, as well as foreign intervention in the city's affairs. It has sparked fears that it would be used to curb opposition voices.
Under the Executive Order, the Governor directs all hospitals in these counties to postpone surgeries and procedures that are not immediately, medically necessary.
If you want a passport you’re going to have to wait. The Gregg County Courthouse was told the U.S. government would not be processing passports. KLTV speaks with an East Texas District Clerk about it in the Next Normal.
According to a press release, on June 29, at approximately 11:10 a.m. the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 9900 block of Private Road 3820 in the Easy Living addition in regards to dog bite call along with AMR.
The Office of the Governor and University of Texas Head Football Coach Tom Herman today released a new public service announcement (PSA) titled, “The Power of Teamwork.”
Officials are working to fix a technical issue with voting equipment that has affected some runoff ballots for the Smith County Precinct 4 Constable’s race.
Six months after announcing plans to realign UT Tyler and UT Health Science Center at Tyler into one comprehensive institution to enhance and expand educational, research and clinical delivery in East Texas, the UT System Board of Regents announced a critical next step.
