For some small East Texas businesses, the 'Covid-19' outbreak could be disastrous. Particularly some new businesses. The signs on some old downtown Kilgore businesses say it all. Closed until outbreak is over.
Robocalls have turned from the usual social security fraud scams to coronavirus-related messages. The FTC says some are peddling fake products, and others are looking to cash in on stimulus checks.
COVID-19 has only been around for a short time, so what we know on the issue tends to change quickly with more being learned every day. For example, recent studies have investigated how long coronaviruses survive on different surfaces. Research has also demonstrated that virus particles can last for
East Texas Food Bank spokeswoman Lauren Barnes spoke to ETN host Kayla Lyons Friday about the emergency food distribution event that was held on the grounds of the East Texas State Fair in Tyler Friday morning.
Those non-emergency calls have included questions about the local stay-at-home orders issued by Longview Mayor Andy Mack and Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt.
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Jamey Boyum,Arthur Clayborn andKLTV Digital Media Staff
At 3:45 yesterday afternoon, troopers responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on FM 347, approximately four miles south of the city of Jacksonville in Cherokee County.
St. Luke’s United Methodist church in Kilgore extends an invitation to the community to lift up in prayer your neighbors and loved ones whose lives are being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Events shutting down because of Covid-19 are having a financial impact on young East Texans who are a part of 'future farmers of America'. With the closing of huge events like the Houston livestock show and rodeo, East Texas FFA students have missed valuable opportunities.
“If we can’t get compliance then it’s going to be officer discretion to look at this situation and if need be then they can file charges,” said Longview city spokesperson Shawn Hara.
On Wednesday April 1, the East Texas Food Bank became aware that a staff member working in our administrative office, which is separate from our warehouse and volunteer center, tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials are expected to talk about how the city and county will be working to support the medical community as more cases are confirmed in East Texas.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have issued joint guidance for houses of worship and religious services during the governor’s executive order responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Interview with Theressa Holt, an American Airlines flight attendant inside of DFW airport looking at differences since the COVID-19 pandemic began to worsen.
It'll be bring-your-own popcorn and the barbecue won’t be as good, but Austin's SXSW Film Festival is partnering with Amazon to move online after having its 27th edition canceled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Mark Anderson, the chief medical officer at Christus Health System, spoke with East Texas News Thursday to talk about how the hospital is preparing for a possible surge of COVID-19 patients.
“In the meantime, health systems have identified commercial testing options which are becoming more available," said Terrence Ates, Public Information Officer for NET Health.
“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.
Anderson County will be required to enforce Governor Abbott’s Executive Order Number GA-014 which will take effect state-wide at 12:01a.m. on April 2, 2020, and continuing through April 30, 2020.
OVERTON, Texas (KLTV) - The Overton superintendent of schools shared an update on the state of a parent who may have exposed a school employee to COVID-19 and the measures being taken to contain any possible spread.
Yet another East Texas county has it's first confirmed case of 'Covid-19', and another order from county officials to 'shelter in place and stay at home.' Hawkins police chief Manfred Gilow says the official word came down last night.
Longview Mayor Andy Mack posted a Facebook update on the situation saying, “Just because a business is considered essential doesn’t mean it is essential you go there.”
Even though COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of many events, the trail is still open to those in vehicles. Travis spoke about how people can still enjoy the trail while staying safe.
For only the 2nd time in 40 years, a popular monthly East Texas trade fair has been cancelled. The event director announced today that Longview's 'trade days' is closed for the month of April.
Lauren Barnes with the East Texas Food Bank discusses their brand new senior box delivery program and an emergency food box distribution in Tyler that's open to anyone this Friday.
In the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, about 500,000 Texans have been laid off or fired in the past 18 days, and the influx of people seeking unemployment benefits has overwhelmed the Texas Workforce Commission.
Even though the spread of the coronavirus has shut down the travel industry, things will return to normal eventually, and it’s not too early to start thinking about future trips abroad.
KLTV’s Blake Holland spoke to Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman about his decision to assign most of his investigators to assist local health officials in their contact tracing efforts for people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow, some healthcare professionals in areas of the United States that have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus are dealing with shortages of critical supplies and equipment.
Following emergency approval from the Food and Drug Administration, an antimalarial drug is now being used to treat some COVID-19 patients in East Texas.
We are already seeing some opportunists price gouging on some retail items. But worse than that are some malicious actors that are producing offers on social media or through emails that make false claims that are designed to get innocent, unsuspecting, but desperate, people to respond or send m
As colleges move classes online amid the COVID-19 outbreak, some students at the University of Texas at Tyler are being told they'll have to pay their apartment rent for April and May, despite voluntarily moving out for the semester.
“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.
