KLTV’s Avery Niles reports from Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler where church leaders are preparing for their annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the Christmas season.
At the Longview Mall, it was Sensitive Santa, morning. By appointment, and with no crowds, noise or lines, parents could bring their children in for a quiet visit with the jolly one. For parents like Brian West, whose daughter Chloe has ADHD and is Autistic, its a priceless opportunity.
Tyler High School’s Dante Martinez signed a letter of intent to continue his education and ball playing at Cedar Valley College.
There was a carnival atmosphere at the Longview mall on Saturday night, and a weekend of events is geared to put the spirit back into the holidays. The goal, according to mall manager Kelly Overby, is being more community and family oriented and to share in the joys of the holiday season.
A two-vehicle crash killed at least one person and blocked multiple lanes of traffic on Toll 49 near Highway 155 on Saturday. According to Capt. Rath with the Flint Volunteer Fire Department, the crash happened around 11:50 a.m. One driver was killed. The status of the other driver is currently unknown.