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Mexican nationals sentenced for drug trafficking violations in Tyler

Mexican nationals sentenced for drug trafficking violations in Tyler

Two Mexican nationals living in Tyler, Texas, have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
2 Deputies on administrative leave after gunfire exchange with Nacogdoches man

2 Deputies on administrative leave after gunfire exchange with Nacogdoches man

Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff Office were dispatched to a disturbance on CR 2051 shortly before 1:00 a.m., Monday morning.
Kilgore Fire Academy No. 87 will award 14 students at graduation ceremony

Kilgore Fire Academy No. 87 will award 14 students at graduation ceremony

Fourteen students will graduate from the Kilgore College Fire Academy No. 87 on Wednesday, June 19.
Longview to host Fishing Rodeo on June 22

Longview to host Fishing Rodeo on June 22

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention will host the 35th Annual Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Teague Park Lake, 415 American Legion Blvd.
Longview July 4 celebration continues to take shape

Longview July 4 celebration continues to take shape

Painting a red, white and blue mural backdrop is one of many patriotic activities that will be available to residents who turn out for Longview’s 4th of July Fireworks and Freedom Celebration.
Kids invited to fishing rodeo on June 22

Kids invited to fishing rodeo on June 22

The City of Longview Partners in Prevention will host the 35th Annual Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Teague Park Lake, 415 American Legion Blvd.
ETX Food Coalition & Lone Star Military Farmers part ways in J'Ville

ETX Food Coalition & Lone Star Military Farmers part ways in J'Ville

Drama is brewing at the Jacksonville Farmers Market. What was once one market, is now two. Folks there tell KETK, the partnership between local farmers and the East Texas Food Coalition is over.
Two teens arrested after shooting in Longview

Two teens arrested after shooting in Longview

Two East Texas teens were arrested on Sunday following an aggravated robbery. Longview Police were called to a reported shooting on the 600 block of Owings Ave just after noon on Sunday.
Pair arrested in connection with Sunday Longview shooting

Pair arrested in connection with Sunday Longview shooting

Two men have been arrested in connection with a Sunday shooting in South Longview that sent another man to the hospital with several gunshot wounds to the torso.
Longview police: Man left car with 'large quantity' of meth in auto parts store parking lot

Longview police: Man left car with 'large quantity' of meth in auto parts store parking lot

Longview police say a man who ran from them and disappeared into the woods Sunday afternoon left his vehicle containing a “large quantity” of methampethamine in the parking lot of the ABC Auto Parts store on West Marshall Avenue.
Super Bowl champion, Chris Johnson, to host 2nd annual 'Showtime 37' football camp

Super Bowl champion, Chris Johnson, to host 2nd annual 'Showtime 37' football camp

Super Bowl Champion Chris Johnson is hosting his 2nd Annual "Showtime 37" football camps in Longview and Aledo. 
Lobos earn state 7-on-7 berth

Lobos earn state 7-on-7 berth

Jimmy Carter writes for the Longview News-Journal. The Lobos did well at the Texas State Qualifying Tournament.
Nacogdoches ISD employee named 'Top bus driver in Texas'

Nacogdoches ISD employee named 'Top bus driver in Texas'

A Nacogdoches ISD transportation employee has been named the top bus driver in Texas. Property Casualty Alliance of Texas selected NISD’s Joe Page Jr. for the honor of Texas School Bus Driver of the Year for 2012-13.
Man wanted on felony warrant flees Longview police

Man wanted on felony warrant flees Longview police

Longview police were on the lookout Sunday afternoon for a man they say fled from police on in near the ABC Auto Parts store on West Marshall Avenue.
Henderson man celebrates day as first-time father

Henderson man celebrates day as first-time father

As Greg Brooks held his newborn daughter Friday morning, he recalled years of waiting, hoping and praying for his little angel to arrive.