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Longview group heads to convention with aim of selling I-20 corridor

Longview group heads to convention with aim of selling I-20 corridor

Making the Interstate 20 corridor and north and west neighborhoods as hot as fast-growing Northeast Longview is among the goals of a coalition heading to a shopping center industry conference this week.
Whitehouse last East Texas 4A team standing

Whitehouse last East Texas 4A team standing

The Longview News-Journal covers East Texas high school sports. Here's the latest from Jimmy Carter.
Free program will be offered in July to help students improve academically

Free program will be offered in July to help students improve academically

Kilgore College is looking for students to enroll in its annual Summer Bridge Program beginning July 15.
After leading Prop 1 push, Go West Longview turns to development

After leading Prop 1 push, Go West Longview turns to development

A year after its formation, a grassroots group is ready to build on its successes — literally.

Carlisle ISD superintendent responds to concerns about classes on Memorial Day

Authorities with the Carlisle Independent School District made the decision to hold classes on Memorial Day so the supporters of their baseball team can attend the playoffs in Austin, should the team continue to qualify.
UPDATE: Sexual misconduct with a child trial date set for Kilgore man, woman

UPDATE: Sexual misconduct with a child trial date set for Kilgore man, woman

KETK UPDATE: According to Gregg County Sheriff's office the trial for Jesse Smith, 33, and Cassandra Stone, 32, at 9:00 a.m. this morning was held for a later time. Court will meet again on Tuesday morning.
Almost 29g of cocaine found in Diboll traffic stop

Almost 29g of cocaine found in Diboll traffic stop

Just under 29 grams of powder cocaine were found during a traffic stop in Diboll on Saturday. It happened around 11:00pm.
Officials confirm drowning at ETX lake

Officials confirm drowning at ETX lake

UPDATE: The victim of the drowning in Harrison County has been identified. Wildrick Lamon Jenkins, 21, of Marshall was in the capsized canoe earlier this morning. The family has been notified.
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help locating second Transport Services theft suspect

UPDATE: The Smith County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s help in locating William Ray Mikula, DOB 9.4.81.
Man dies in one-vehicle crash in Cherokee County

Man dies in one-vehicle crash in Cherokee County

A Pasadena man died early Saturday morning when he lost control of his truck.
Parks advocate speaks out on funding woes

Parks advocate speaks out on funding woes

In efforts to push for better funding to support state parks, a representative from the Keep Texas Parks Open movement spoke to the Marshall Lions Club recently about the initiative.
Run For The Wall event for veterans brings hundreds through Longview

Run For The Wall event for veterans brings hundreds through Longview

More than 500 riders and spectators filled the Longview Fairgrounds on Sunday as the Run For The Wall reached the midway point.
Full Armor academy retools online curriculum

Full Armor academy retools online curriculum

Full Armor Christian Academy is reinstating its high school courses, but this time with a high-tech twist.
UPDATE: Authorities on scene of fatal wreck near Garrison

UPDATE: Authorities on scene of fatal wreck near Garrison

UPDATE: Angelina County DPS officials tell KETK that there were two vehicles involved in the fatal wreck Monday morning.
Morning weather report:  May 20th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 20th, 2013

TODAY: Partly cloudy. High 90. Winds S 10-20 mph. TONIGHT: Slight chance for rain. Low 72. Winds S 10-15 mph.