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Hoot’s Counting? Scientists Using AI to Identify Baby Owls

Artificial Intelligence · Kilgore

Hoot’s Counting? Scientists Using AI to Identify Baby Owls

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The tech can also be used to assess how hungry the owls are.See the Story

Rare sighting of critically endangered shark

Sharks · Kilgore

Rare sighting of critically endangered shark

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And underwater camera captured footage of an Angelshark, one the world’s rarest shark species.See the Story

Longview drug dealer gets 30 years for teen's fentanyl death

Fentanyl · Longview

Longview drug dealer gets 30 years for teen's fentanyl death

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GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- A Longview man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Wednesday after a teenager died from a fentanyl overdose in 2024. ‘Operation Take Back America’: 2 Mexican nationals sentenced after trafficking meth in East Texas According to the Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney's Office, 28-year-old Kym Andrew Wallace, also known as Trigga, admitted in court to selling what were supposed to be prescription pills t…See the Story

Trinity Tank Car Lays Off 170, to Close Longview Facilities

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Texarkana authorities searching for missing 21-year-old man

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Lawsuit accuses Panola County officials of misconduct, racketeering

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CARTHAGE, Texas (KETK) -- A lawsuit filed in Panola County accuses several officials of misconduct, racketeering and operating a "duck fund" to trade favorable trial outcomes for cash. Longview chemical plant sued after residents diagnosed with cancer The lawsuit was filed on July 8 in the 123rd Judicial District Court by Lisa and Steven Broomfield, joint permanent managing conservators of a minor child, amid ongoing family court proceedin…Longview, Texas · Longview Read Article

Discover Frankston's hidden artesian spring for clean water

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FRANKSTON, Texas (KETK) -- A natural artesian spring in Frankston has been providing water to the local community for decades, serving as a hidden treasure amidst ongoing water concerns in East Texas. The Frankston Natural Artesian Spring, located off Highway 175, allows residents to fill jugs and bottles with natural water that flows directly from the ground. This spring has been a reliable source of water for the Saunders family since the mid-…Longview, Texas · Longview Read Article

Center ISD announces new interim superintendent

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Interim Superintendent Bradley Jake Henson, courtesy of Center ISD. CENTER, Texas (KETK)-- Center ISD announced its new interim superintendent on Thursday, bringing more than 25 years of experience within the district to the role. The Center ISD School Board welcomed Bradley "Jake" Henson as their new interim superintendent, where he will be responsible for all school operations and report directly to the board during this interim period, as the…Longview, Texas · Longview Read Article

Scarborough Commercial Arranges Sale of 16,250 SF Retail Center in Longview, Texas

LONGVIEW, TEXAS — Locally based firm Scarborough Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of Hawkins Crossing, a 16,250-square-foot retail center located at 3052 N. Eastman Road in the East Texas city of Longview. The center was 93 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Louisiana Cajun Kitchen, Fresh Dental and PURE Nail Salon. Stephanie Taylor of Scarborough Commercial represented the seller and sourced the buyer, both of whi…Longview, Texas · Longview Read Article

SFA women athletes fight for their sports in court

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LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) - A Title IX lawsuit has been filed against Stephen F. Austin State University after three women’s sports and one men’s sport were cut. SFA forced to cut several athletic programs due to ongoing budget concerns Women’s beach volleyball, bowling, and golf were all among the cut teams, as well as men’s golf. On Thursday, at the Ward R. Burke Federal Courthouse in Lufkin, teammates from the eliminated beach volleyball and…Title IX · Longview Read Article

Tyler’s new road markings designed to cut accidents, boost flow

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TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The City of Tyler is updating road markings at three busy intersections as part of its annual road safety enhancement project. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas continues in-network care with CHRISTUS Health These updates include the addition of new turn lanes, bike lanes, and parking spaces, aimed at reducing accidents and improving traffic flow. "Our goal with these updates is to make Tyler’s roads safer and more int…Walmart · Longview Read Article