Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:15:40 GMT
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.The call was in the 100 block of Patton Street, south of 64W. When deputies arrived, they say they were toldMore >>
Smith County Sheriff's Department responded a short time ago to a call from west Smith county.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:11 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:11:23 GMT
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler .Authorities say the accident happened near the intersection of County Road 2142 and County RoadMore >>
DPS officials confirm that one person is dead following an accident involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:24 AM EDT2013-05-20 07:24:46 GMT
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Fire departments from Arp, Troup and Whitehouse responded to a house fire that broke at approximately 8:30 P.M. Sunday at 210 W Melton St in Troup.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:58 GMT
A Henderson County home was gutted by fire on Tuesday night.Volunteer fire crews from Brownsboro, Chandler, and Dixie responded to a home in the 600 block of Hamilton Boulevard in Chandler around 6:30More >>
Multiple fire crews respond to Tuesday evening fire.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:11 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:11:18 GMT
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.According to Harrison County Sheriff's Office, Amanda Smith and Sydney Brook Side were arrested and charged with solicitationMore >>
Two East Texas women have been arrested for plotting to kill a peace officer.More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-12 01:20:29 GMT
A run-off election will be needed to decided who will take the seat of Mayor in the city of Jacksonville.The current mayor, Kenneth Melvin took home 389 votes (41%), while Rob Gowin took home 426 (44%)More >>
A run-off election will be needed to decided who will take the seat of Mayor in the city of Jacksonville.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:01 GMT
Multiple fire departments are fighting a fire at a building used by the Union Grove Independent School District. Fire officials confirm the building is located on the district's school campus on UnionMore >>
Multiple fire departments are fighting a fire at a building used by the Union Grove Independent School District.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-10 16:38:43 GMT
Authorities are searching for an East Texas baby. 5-month-old Ethan Ramsey was last seen with his mother in the Marshall area on Thursday. If you have any information on where Ethan is, please contactMore >>
Authorities have found an East Texas baby who went missing Thursday night.More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 9:19 AM EDT2013-05-03 13:19:09 GMT
From the Kilgore Police Department: On Thursday, May 2, 2013, at approximately 4:35 PM Kilgore Police responded to the 500 Block of Gladewater Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle/welfare concern.More >>
On Thursday at approximately 4:35 p.m., Kilgore Police responded to the 500 Block of Gladewater Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle/welfare concern. More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-04-26 14:08:43 GMT
Overton police have confirmed they are investigating allegations that an Overton ISD teacher had an improper relationship with a student. Police Chief Clyde Carter said right now, they do not have anyMore >>
Overton police have confirmed they are investigating allegations that an Overton ISD teacher had an improper relationship with a student.More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 7:29 AM EDT2013-04-26 11:29:33 GMT
Traffic in Upshur County is being diverted after an 18-wheeler accident. Around 5:30 Friday morning, an 18-wheeler rolled over on Highway 300. Right now, southbound lanes are open but northbound lanesMore >>
Traffic in Upshur County is being diverted after an 18-wheeler accident.
Around 5:30 Friday morning, an 18-wheeler rolled over on Highway 300. Right now, southbound lanes are open but northbound lanes are being diverted to FM 3358. More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:42:25 GMT
A drowning victim whose boat apparently capsized has been identified by authorities Monday.According to Texas Parks & Wildlife's Captain Mike Hanson, the body of 46-year-old Fredrick Perkins was recoveredMore >>
A drowning victim whose boat apparently capsized has been identified by authorities Monday.More >>
Monday, April 22 2013 1:42 AM EDT2013-04-22 05:42:45 GMT
Officials with the Henderson County Game Warden have confirmed with KLTV the body of a man who drown in Lake Palestine has been recovered.The man reportedly drown Sunday night in Lake Palestine. The HendersonMore >>
Officials with the Henderson County Game Warden have confirmed with KLTV the body of a man who drown in Lake Palestine has been recovered.More >>
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:10 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:10:21 GMT
The suspect wanted by The Gregg County Sheriff's Department in connection with an aggravated assault case has been arrested. Early Sunday morning, an aggravated assault occurred near the Fantasy RanchMore >>
The suspect wanted by The Gregg County Sheriff's Department in connection with an aggravated assault case has been arrested. Early Sunday morning, an aggravated assault occurred near the Fantasy RanchMore >>
Saturday, April 13 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-13 19:39:24 GMT
Tyler firefighters are on the scene of a fire at a town home complex on the city's southeast side. The fire was reported around 7:45p.m. on Riviera Drive, off of Old Troup Highway. Tyler police are alsoMore >>
Tyler fire officials are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire that left one woman dead Friday night.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-04-12 15:36:48 GMT
Officials searched a home in the 200 block of Cushing Drive in Northwest Tyler for narcotics Thursday afternoon. Officials found seven guns, crack cocaine, and marijuana inside the Tyler home. The TylerMore >>
Friday, April 5 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-04-05 19:13:48 GMT
Tyler Police confirm that they are currently investigating an incident on the campus of Robert E. Lee High School.The high school is on lockdown until further notice as a precautionary measure.Police sayMore >>
Tyler Police confirm that they are currently investigating an incident on the campus of Robert E. Lee High School.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 1:10 PM EDT2013-04-04 17:10:28 GMT
Distant Lands Coffee is planning to announce 200 new jobs, as the company expands in marketing and manufacturing. This will triple their workforce. Currently, the company employs 100 people in Tyler. TomMore >>
Distant Lands Coffee is planning to announce 200 new jobs, as the company expands in marketing and manufacturing. This will triple their workforce. Currently, the company employs 100 people in Tyler. TomMore >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-03-27 23:27:15 GMT
Kilgore College says their officers did not use excessive force, nor did they violate any local policies or state laws following an incident after a basketball game in February when Navarro College playersMore >>
Kilgore College says their officers did not use excessive force, nor did they violate any local policies or state laws following an incident after a basketball game in February.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 5:35 PM EDT2013-03-27 21:35:50 GMT
From Dallas Police Department:The Dallas Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for the kidnapping of Aron Lavon Jones B/M/16. On March 26, 2013, at approximately 5:00 P.M., Aron Jones was observedMore >>
The Dallas Police Department has issued an Amber Alert for the kidnapping of Aron Lavon Jones B/M/16. On March 26, 2013, at approximately 5:00 P.M., Aron Jones was observed walking away from his home in the 7900 block of Lost Mirage Drive with two other males. More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-03-27 14:57:55 GMT
Smith County Firefighters were called out to a structure fire around 9:00 this morning. The fire is located at 1007 County Road 333 in Tyler. Winona Volunter firefighters are on the scene with Red SpringsMore >>
Smith County Firefighters were called out to a structure fire around 9:00 this morning. The fire was located at 1007 County Road 333 in Tyler.More >>
Wednesday, March 27 2013 4:22 AM EDT2013-03-27 08:22:00 GMT
An oil pump battery caught fire this evening just north of Quitman on Highway 37. Firefighters have put out the blaze, and there are no reports of injuries at this time. The fire sent black smoke cascadingMore >>
An small gas pump started an oil tank fire just north of Quitman off of Highway 37 on Tuesday night. More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 8:30 AM EDT2013-03-26 12:30:57 GMT
An early morning accident has caused a power outage in the White Oak area.According to the Gregg County Sheriff's Department, a wreck involving a vehicle that struck a power pole on Jordan Valley RoadMore >>
An early morning accident caused a power outage in parts of Gregg County. More >>
Thursday, February 14 2013 1:30 PM EST2013-02-14 18:30:51 GMT
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CPS took the siblings of the missing two-year-old, whose body was found in a septic tank near his home, in to state custody early Wednesday evening. More >>
CPS took the siblings of the missing two-year-old, whose body was found in a septic tank near his home, in to state custody early Wednesday evening. More >>
Monday, January 7 2013 7:24 AM EST2013-01-07 12:24:04 GMT
The Henderson Police Department reported Tuesday morning that arrests have been made in an out-of-state bank robbery that may involve the suspects wanted for robbing a Henderson bank.More >>
The Henderson Police Department reported Tuesday morning that arrests have been made in an out-of-state bank robbery that may involve the suspects wanted for robbing a Henderson bank.More >>
Wednesday, October 31 2012 1:00 PM EDT2012-10-31 17:00:05 GMT
A group of protestors against the TransCanada Keystone XL Pipeline are voicing their opposition to the project in East Texas – this time with a presidential candidate. Green Party Presidential CandidateMore >>
Green Party Presidential Candidate, Dr. Jill Stein has been arrested by deputies in Wood County and taken to the Wood County Jail after joining in the Tar Sands Blockade protest this morning.More >>
Thursday, October 25 2012 1:16 PM EDT2012-10-25 17:16:31 GMT
Here are first photos of the woman accused of impersonating a police officer being transported from the Tyler Police Department to the Smith County Jail.More >>
Here are first photos of the woman accused of impersonating a police officer being transported from the Tyler Police Department to the Smith County Jail.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 10:09 PM EDT2012-10-25 02:09:55 GMT
Attorneys for Lon Morris College along with the Texas Attorney General's Office are investigating endowment funds that have gone missing from the bankrupt East Texas college.More >>
Attorneys for Lon Morris College along with the Texas Attorney General's Office are investigating endowment funds that have gone missing from the bankrupt East Texas college.More >>
Wednesday, October 24 2012 5:07 AM EDT2012-10-24 09:07:48 GMT
It only took the jury 10 minutes to reach a verdict in sentencing phase of the trial of an East Texas man convicted in a cold-case murder from 1999.More >>
It only took the jury 10 minutes to reach a verdict in sentencing phase of the trial of an East Texas man convicted in a cold-case murder from 1999.More >>
Friday, October 19 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-10-19 21:45:23 GMT
Texas A&M University police say the school's campus has reopened after an emailed bomb threat prompted an evacuation and building-by-building search.More >>
Texas A&M University police say the school's campus has reopened after an emailed bomb threat prompted an evacuation and building-by-building search.More >>
Wednesday, October 17 2012 12:33 PM EDT2012-10-17 16:33:38 GMT
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, in support of the Kountze cheerleaders, has asked the judge to dismiss arguments from Kountze ISD that they say challenges the constitutionality of state laws. More >>
The Office of the Attorney General of Texas, in support of the Kountze cheerleaders, has asked the judge to dismiss arguments from Kountze ISD that they say challenges the constitutionality of state laws. More >>
Tuesday, October 16 2012 5:05 PM EDT2012-10-16 21:05:12 GMT
An arrest has been made in the case of a Tyler man who's reportedly left paralyzed after suffering several gunshot wounds during an attempted home invasion.More >>
An arrest has been made in the case of a Tyler man who's reportedly left paralyzed after suffering several gunshot wounds during an attempted home invasion.More >>
Thursday, October 11 2012 5:45 PM EDT2012-10-11 21:45:24 GMT
Thursday afternoon, a Smith County Judge signed a warrant for the arrest of the East Texas man who officials say fled the scene of a fatal crash.More >>
Thursday afternoon, a Smith County Judge signed a warrant for the arrest of the East Texas man who officials say fled the scene of a fatal crash.More >>
Wednesday, October 10 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-10-10 22:48:24 GMT
With less than 30 days before voters head to the polls, an East Texas sheriff is speaking out about a survey he conducted on the impact of alcohol sales in Texas communities.More >>
With less than 30 days before voters head to the polls, an East Texas sheriff is speaking out about a survey he conducted on the impact of alcohol sales in Texas communities.More >>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 11:23 AM EDT2012-10-09 15:23:07 GMT
Press Release from ETBU: Today, East Texas Baptist University (ETBU) and Houston Baptist University (HBU) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, asking the courtMore >>
East Texas Baptist University sues over HHS mandateMore >>
Tuesday, October 9 2012 12:01 AM EDT2012-10-09 04:01:48 GMT
SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - Three East Texas fire departments are fighting a large fire just outside of Tyler tonight. Smith County Sheriff's officials tell KLTV 7 that the fire is burning on Highway 64More >>
Three departments respond to fire that destroys one building.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 11:43 PM EDT2012-10-06 03:43:53 GMT
According to the Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt, sheriff's deputies and Seven Points Police responded to a call Friday morning between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m.More >>
According to the Henderson County Sheriff Ray Nutt, sheriff's deputies and Seven Points Police responded to a call Friday morning between 2:00 and 2:30 a.m.More >>
Friday, October 5 2012 3:59 PM EDT2012-10-05 19:59:43 GMT
Actress Daryl Hannah was released Thursday night from the Wood County Jail in Winnsboro after being arrested for protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline.More >>
Actress Daryl Hannah was released Thursday night from the Wood County Jail in Winnsboro after being arrested for protesting the Keystone XL Pipeline.More >>
Thursday, October 4 2012 10:36 AM EDT2012-10-04 14:36:57 GMT
The lot at Tyler Automax on the edge of Downtown Tyler is now empty, and the president of the dealership is indicted for allegedly lying to the company's investors.
The lot at Tyler Automax on the edge of Downtown Tyler is now empty, and the president of the dealership is indicted for allegedly lying to the company's investors.
Monday, October 1 2012 3:13 PM EDT2012-10-01 19:13:17 GMT
Crews have re-opened parts of a major Longview road this morning after storms knocked down several trees and power lines Sunday evening, closing it.More >>
Crews have re-opened parts of a major Longview road this morning after storms knocked down several trees and power lines Sunday evening, closing it.More >>
Monday, September 24 2012 3:34 PM EDT2012-09-24 19:34:22 GMT
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens have confirmed that the six-year-old boy who nearly-drowned in Lake O' the Pines on Sunday afternoon has died.More >>
Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens have confirmed that the six-year-old boy who nearly-drowned in Lake O' the Pines on Sunday afternoon has died.More >>
Tuesday, August 7 2012 11:40 PM EDT2012-08-08 03:40:26 GMT
SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - Authorities are investigating the death of a teenage boy after he was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle Tuesday night.It happened just before 9PM on Highway 31 West, nearMore >>
Authorities say the boy was crossing the road, when he was hit by a sanitation truck.More >>
Saturday, July 21 2012 3:01 AM EDT2012-07-21 07:01:53 GMT
Dozens of law enforcement officials are actively searching for the man who shot one ETX woman and kidnapped his pregnant girlfriend. Have you seen him? Follow this story for the latest updates all day long. More >>
Dozens of law enforcement officials are actively searching for the man who shot one ETX woman and kidnapped his pregnant girlfriend late Thursday night.
Have you seen him?
See a photo of the kidnapped woman and latest vehicle description and license plate info. More >>
Thursday, July 12 2012 10:46 PM EDT2012-07-13 02:46:18 GMT
Coming up tonight on KLTV 7 News at 10:00: KLTV 7's chance encounter with a former dentist accused of murdering his wife. 76-year old Bobby Nichols was arrested June 29th after he says he got into an argumentMore >>
Coming up tonight on KLTV 7 News at 10:00: KLTV 7's chance encounter with a former dentist accused of murdering his wife. 76-year old Bobby Nichols was arrested June 29th after he says he got into an argumentMore >>
Friday, June 22 2012 10:44 AM EDT2012-06-22 14:44:10 GMT
The Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education has found that an East Texas school district has violated title nine-- the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools.More >>
The Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education has found that an East Texas school district has violated title nine-- the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools.More >>
Wednesday, June 20 2012 12:03 AM EDT2012-06-20 04:03:34 GMT
DPS Troopers, Smith County Sheriff's Office, and a DPS air unit are searching the east side of Smith County for a man who fled from a DPS trooper during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.More >>
DPS Troopers, Smith County Sheriff's Office, and a DPS air unit are searching the east side of Smith County for a man who fled from a DPS trooper during a traffic stop Tuesday evening.More >>
Monday, May 14 2012 4:23 PM EDT2012-05-14 20:23:53 GMT
Released by the Tyler Police Department:On this date at 2:30 am Tyler Police responded to a large fight in the 2100 block of N Grand where several people had been run over by a vehicle. More >>
Woman accused of running over three people after early morning fight at a motorcycle club.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 6:52 PM EDT2012-04-06 22:52:47 GMT
Officials tell KLTV that a chase ended with a truck crashing into another vehicle and hitting a dumpster and a vacuum cleaner at a Gladewater car wash.More >>
Officials tell KLTV that a chase ended with a truck crashing into another vehicle and hitting a dumpster and a vacuum cleaner at a Gladewater car wash.More >>
Friday, April 6 2012 10:26 AM EDT2012-04-06 14:26:46 GMT
Elizabeth Aileen Clark was found walking in the 400 block of Mockingbird, two blocks from her residence. A citizen saw her walking and contacted the Police Department.More >>
Elizabeth Aileen Clark was found walking in the 400 block of Mockingbird, two blocks from her residence. A citizen saw her walking and contacted the Police Department.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 9:30 PM EDT2012-04-06 01:30:30 GMT
Authorities have two suspects in custody after a manhunt Thursday afternoon for a man authorities say broke into an elderly East Texas couple's home and beat them with a hammer.More >>
Authorities have a suspect in custody after a manhunt Thursday afternoon for a man authorities say broke into an elderly East Texas couple's home and beat them with a hammer.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 4:18 PM EDT2012-04-05 20:18:26 GMT
A Tyler convenience store was robbed by two armed men early Thursday morning, and the store's clerk talked exclusively to KLTV reporter Lauren Callahan about just how that robbery unfolded.More >>
A Tyler convenience store was robbed by two armed men early Thursday morning, and the store's clerk talked exclusively to KLTV reporter Lauren Callahan about just how that robbery unfolded.More >>
Thursday, April 5 2012 12:05 PM EDT2012-04-05 16:05:40 GMT
Longview Police have made an arrest in connection with the Christmas gifts stolen from a storage unit in December. Those presents were intended for Gregg County foster children. More >>
Longview Police have made an arrest in connection with the Christmas gifts stolen from a storage unit in December. Those presents were intended for Gregg County foster children. More >>
Wednesday, April 4 2012 3:24 PM EDT2012-04-04 19:24:32 GMT
The Panola County Sheriff's Office confirms it was some type of pipeline explosion that shook homes south of Carthage, Texas just before 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.More >>
The Panola County Sheriff's Office confirms it was some type of pipeline explosion that shook homes south of Carthage, Texas just before 6:00 a.m. Wednesday.More >>
Monday, April 2 2012 7:18 PM EDT2012-04-02 23:18:17 GMT
Authorities called off their search around 2:30 p.m., for an East Texas man after shots were fired during a domestic dispute, says Van Zandt County Sheriff Pat Burnett.More >>
Authorities called off their search around 2:30 p.m., for an East Texas man after shots were fired during a domestic dispute, says Van Zandt County Sheriff Pat Burnett.More >>
Friday, March 30 2012 11:37 AM EDT2012-03-30 15:37:54 GMT
Officials tell KLTV the knife-wielding bank robbery suspect in custody for today's robbery has confessed her involvement in the Telco Plus Credit Union robbery just one month ago.More >>
Officials tell KLTV the knife-wielding bank robbery suspect in custody for today's robbery has confessed her involvement in the Telco Plus Credit Union robbery just one month ago. More >>
Wednesday, March 28 2012 11:48 AM EDT2012-03-28 15:48:18 GMT
The identity of a suspect accused of snatching a purse, then leading authorities on a chase through Smith County before wrecking has been released.More >>
The identity of a suspect accused of snatching a purse, then leading authorities on a chase through Smith County before wrecking has been released.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:38:05 GMT
Blake Samples, 34, is charged with the murder of Dusty Carroll in Colquitt County. Carroll died after being shot on April 28 at the residence of Samples' ex-wife. Carroll drove himself to the hospital,More >>
Blake Samples, 34, is charged with the murder of Dusty Carroll in Colquitt County.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:34:44 GMT
The Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigative Bureau would like to solicit the public's assistance with locating Kizzie Lashay Coleman, 21. She is 5'7" and weighs 176 pounds. The Albany PoliceMore >>
The Albany Police Department's Criminal Investigative Bureau would like to solicit the public's assistance with locating Kizzie Lashay Coleman, 21. She is 5'7" and weighs 176 pounds.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 8:07 AM EDT2013-05-21 12:07:49 GMT
The American Red Cross is working with Oklahoma officials and have been all night to help clean up the devastation and ensure victims of these monstrous tornadoes get the help they need. They're alsoMore >>
The Red Cross holds blood drives, CPR classes and says there are many ways for folks to lend a hand throughout the year but now, for disasters like this, the organization says the best way to help is through donations.More >>
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