"For the first time since a nest of leucistic alligators was discovered in the swamps of Louisiana 36 years ago, we have the first birth of a solid white alligator ever recorded from those original alligators. This is beyond 'rare,' it is absolutely extraordinary and the first one in the world. Leucistic alligators are the rarest genetic variation in the American alligator. They differ from albino alligators, which have pink eyes and a complete loss of pigment," said Mark McHugh, president and CEO of Gatorland. Credit: Gatorland Facebook/Ken Guzzetti/AMAZING ANIMALS+ /TMX
East Texas News’ Avery Niles speaks about Santa Scirto and the events happening on the downtown Tyler square Sunday afternoon.
First responders were called to a fire at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Sabine County Saturday night. Credit: Pineland Fire Department
Even after the event is over today, families who have special needs children or adults can come by and get a free haircut coupon valid up to six months from now.
Organizer Brandon Baker, the owner of Red Rooster, says it’s still not too late to donate.
Max Tovar has been the manager of East Texas Regional Airport in Gregg County for about six months. Once a month, he’s Master Sergeant Max Tovar, of the US Air Force Reserves.