East Texas

Jacksonville ISD names superintendent lone finalist
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Jacksonville ISD named Deputy Superintendent Sara Gill as the lone finalist for superintendent, district spokesperson Grace Taylor announced Tuesday.
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State Rep. Ashby faces challenge in bid for state senate seat
(KLTV/KTRE) - With state Sen.
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Trial dates set for man charged in shooting death of Longview Taco Bell worker
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - A judge has set a new trial date for a man accused of fatally shooting a Longview Taco Bell employee during an attempted robbery in 2024.
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Hinojosa, Abbott race for Texas governor among most competitive in U.S. midterms
(KLTV) - Texas has had a Republican in the governor's office since 1994, but Democrats hope to change that in this midterm election.
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2 Smith County brothers pleaded guilty in 2025 Facebook Marketplace robbery
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Two Smith County brothers were sentenced following a 2025 robbery where the two used fake money to purchase items off Facebook Marketplace and pointed a firearm at the victim.
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Tyler voter, volunteer share perspectives on Election Day
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Voters and volunteers gathered outside R.
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Van Zandt County district attorney submits resignation to Gov. Abbott
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Van Zandt County district attorney submitted her resignation to Governor Greg Abbott in October.
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Texas man shares journey with diabetes, organ transplants to raise awareness
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Texas man is sharing his personal journey with diabetes and severe medical complications in hopes of raising awareness about the condition and encouraging others to manage thei
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Onalaska man indicted for murder, evidence tampering in death of 31-year-old mother
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An Onalaska man accused in the death of a woman who had a medical emergency inside his home has been indicted for murder, according to court records.
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Man gets 10 years probation for sexual assault of minor in Smith County
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A man was sentenced to 10 years probation and required to register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to sexual assault of a minor in Smith County.
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Smith County party chairs describe last-minute efforts to get out the vote
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - It's a sprint to the finish, and the major political parties are working overtime to get out the vote ahead of Tuesday's election.
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Longview librarian teaches kids about genealogy through new program
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Longview librarian is making sure that young East Texans know about their genealogy by implementing a fun program for hands-on learning.
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Texas Rangers name suspect 25 years after East Texas mother's disappearance
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Twenty-five years after an East Texas mother disappeared without a trace, the Texas Rangers have named a suspect in the cold case, though neither person involved has ever
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Veterinarian warns of Halloween candy, decorations as pet hazards
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - In the aftermath of Halloween celebrations, misplaced candy and decorations pose a serious hazard to family pets.
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Whitehouse ISD Education Foundation awards $93,000 in grants to 37 teachers
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KLTV) - The Whitehouse ISD Education Foundation surprised 37 district teachers with grants for special classroom projects Monday.
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