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25/01/2025

“No marriage, no kids. It feels like family when I’m here.”

A Minnesota hospital volunteer has put in 43,566 unpaid hours at a place that feels like home to him.

25/01/2025

A Missouri community is mourning the loss of a family of four who died in an apartment fire Wednesday morning.

A community is mourning the loss of a family of four who died in an apartment fire Wednesday morning.

25/01/2025

Our area has seen rain and cold weather recently, which can help, but Fire Marshal Terry Linder says these conditions have left some areas in a state that is still susceptible to fires.

Our area has seen rain and cold weather recently, which can help, but Fire Marshal Terry Linder says these conditions have left some areas in a state that is still susceptible to fires.
“After our first hard freeze, you see all the light fuels. The grasses, the vegetation, die. So even though it m...

25/01/2025

“The first thing was getting the bond passed and getting all this organized, and then once you finally start to see ground break and moving dirt, everyone gets really excited,” commented Samuel Kington, Chief of Facilities and Operations for Longview ISD.

“The first thing was getting the bond passed and getting all this organized, and then once you finally start to see ground break and moving dirt, everyone gets really excited,” commented Samuel Kington, Longview ISD’s Chief of Facilities and Operations.

25/01/2025

The Longview Police Department gave us a look at their new Bearcat armored vehicle and explained how it will help save some lives in East Texas in the future.

The new Bearcat will be used by Longview Police Department and the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office, joining the 15-year-old model they own. “And unfortunately it’s taken rounds throughout the years, but (we’re) fortunate to have a piece of equipment like that. You have equipment or material be...

25/01/2025

The Blue Dog exhibition is called “George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself”, and LMFA Staff Member Hope Jehorek explains most of the paintings belong to George’s wife Wendy.

“Wendy, after George’s death in 2013 ... Wendy created the Life and Legacy Foundation. And so, this is a traveling group of works and some of her own personal collection that we get to see. And she brought these to Texas,” Jehorek said. LMFA - Longview Museum of Fine Arts

The Blue Dog exhibition is called “George Rodrigue: Painting for Myself”, and LMFA Staff Member Hope Jehorek explains most of the paintings belong to George’s wife Wendy. “Wendy, after George’s death in 2013, had lung cancer, Wendy created the Life and Legacy Foundation. And so, this is a...

25/01/2025

Caldwell Zoo hopes their newest exhibit will transform their portion of East Texas into the Amazon Jungle. Guests will be able to walk inside a new 10,000-square-foot netted enclosure that will have birds, capybaras, and more. The Amazon River’s Edge is set to open this spring.

The Caldwell Zoo hopes their newest exhibit will transform their portion of East Texas into the Amazon Jungle. Guests will be able to walk inside a new 10,000-square-foot netted enclosure that will have birds, capybaras, and more.
The Amazon River’s Edge is set to open this spring.

25/01/2025

Renal denervation primarily helps hypertensive patients who are not responding to meds or who are on three or more blood pressure meds. So far, it has been used to treat about 50 East Texans, all receiving the procedure without complications.

Dr. Frank Navetta discussed the latest on how the science and technology is helping those with a medical problem that affects so many.

Renal denervation primarily helps hypertensive patients who are not responding to meds or who are on three or more blood pressure meds. So far, it has been used to treat about 50 East Texans, all receiving the procedure without complications.
Dr. Frank Navetta discussed the latest on how the science...

25/01/2025

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

25/01/2025

Brian Schottheimer joined the organization in 2022 as a coaching analyst, then was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023.

Brian Schottheimer joined the organization in 2022 as a coaching analyst, then was promoted to offensive coordinator in 2023.

25/01/2025

Coming back from a horse show, the Gilpin family says they were faced with the scariest moments of their lives on I-59 in Louisiana.

Coming back from a horse show, the Gilpin family says they were faced with the scariest moments of their lives.

25/01/2025

"The astronomical cost of the whole prom experience. The hair, the nails, the tan, the makeup, and the dress. This is an alternative so it’s not so daunting and easier on a parent’s pocketbook,” said Jamie Burnett.

Priscilla’s Closet will open Saturday Jan. 25 and Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appointment for a later date, you can call (936) 442-9022.

Priscilla’s Closet began in 2016. They believe no girl should miss out on the prom experience due to the expense.
“The astronomical cost of the whole prom experience. The hair, the nails, the tan, the makeup, and the dress. This is an alternative so it’s not so daunting and easier on a parent...

25/01/2025

In just the city of Tyler alone, from 2022 to 2024, there’s been 1,831 citations and 1,700 warnings of red-light runners.

“No matter how much you run it, somebody could be turning right and you hit them, or you can cause somebody to divert into another lane and hit another car. It is never a good thing,” says Tyler PD PIO Andy Erbaugh.

In just the city of Tyler alone, from 2022 to 2024, there’s been 1,831 citations and 1,700 warnings of red-light runners.
“No matter how much you run it, somebody could be turning right and you hit them, or you can cause somebody to divert into another lane and hit another car. It is never a goo...

25/01/2025

Don Steven McDougal is serving a life sentence after pleading guilty to 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's murder last week.

It wasn’t his first time preying on a minor, but he wasn't required to register as a s*x offender.

Audrii's Law" seeks to make changes in current law.

Family friend Don Steven McDougal is serving a life sentence, after he pleaded guilty to 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham's murder last week.
It wasn’t his first time preying on a minor.
“It irks me to no end that we had a lack thereof a statute or a law that allowed this gentleman to walk our stre...

25/01/2025

Shalene McNeill with the Texas Beef Council joined us to share her idea for an incredibly delicious sheet pan meal.

It's so good, make sure you add the ingredients to your shopping list this weekend!

Shalene McNeill with the Texas Beef Council joined us to share her idea for an incredibly delicious sheet pan meal.

25/01/2025

“This is something I love to do."

A first responder in Alabama says he knows firsthand just how dangerous the job can be but that won't stop him.

24/01/2025

Check out the chances for rain this weekend. Andrew Tate has your KLTV 7 Facebook Forecast, sponsored by East Texas Professional Credit Union.

24/01/2025

Authorities say a shootout happened while the agents were attempting an immigration inspection.

A Washington state woman has been charged in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.