Monday, October 27 2014 6:15 PM EDT2014-10-27 22:15:55 GMT
A Trinity guardrail along a Dallas highway. (Source: ABC)
TxDOT is immediately suspending the specification of these systems as an alternative in contracts and is discontinuing the use of these systems for new installations until further notice.More >>
TxDOT is immediately suspending the specification of these systems as an alternative in contracts and is discontinuing the use of these systems for new installations until further notice.More >>
Tuesday, October 21 2014 5:24 PM EDT2014-10-21 21:24:02 GMT
Vermont Couple Travels to Volunteer
Jonathan Hodgkin and Ann Laberge are enjoying their retirement, but not by sitting in their home in Vermont. They travel across the country, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.More >>
Jonathan Hodgkin and Ann Laberge are enjoying their retirement, but not by sitting in their home in Vermont. They travel across the country, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.More >>
Tuesday, October 7 2014 6:37 PM EDT2014-10-07 22:37:03 GMT
Texas Association of Business Jobs for Texas Agenda
The Texas Association of Business continued a 13-city tour in Tyler on Tuesday. The group presented a plan outlining their priorities for the 2015 Texas legislative session. More >>
The Texas Association of Business continued a 13-city tour in Tyler on Tuesday. The group presented a plan outlining their priorities for the 2015 Texas legislative session. More >>
Tuesday, October 28 2014 6:49 PM EDT2014-10-28 22:49:51 GMT
Repairs have started on more than 100 monuments that were knocked over by the vandals at a cemetery in Longview.The vandalism happened back in May at the Greenwood Cemetery, and most of the damage is still visible five months later.More >>
Repairs have started on more than 100 monuments that were knocked over by the vandals at a cemetery in Longview.The vandalism happened back in May at the Greenwood Cemetery, and most of the damage is still visible five months later.More >>
Wednesday, October 29 2014 7:18 PM EDT2014-10-29 23:18:43 GMT
Almost overshadowed by the recent Ebola scare in Texas, is what health care workers say can be a much more widespread health concern: influenza.More >>
Almost overshadowed by the recent Ebola scare in Texas, is what health care workers say can be a much more widespread health concern: influenza.More >>
Wednesday, October 29 2014 6:14 PM EDT2014-10-29 22:14:23 GMT
One health researcher says sugar-based candies are more likely to be allergy-free.
Helping a child with a food allergy navigate school lunches, birthday parties, and everyday life is hard enough, but when it comes to trick-or-treating, a nut, chocolate or dairy intolerance can be downright disheartening.More >>
Helping a child with a food allergy navigate school lunches, birthday parties, and everyday life is hard enough, but when it comes to trick-or-treating, a nut, chocolate or dairy intolerance can be downright disheartening.More >>
Wednesday, October 29 2014 6:11 PM EDT2014-10-29 22:11:28 GMT
A dispatcher in Longview takes a call. (Source: KLTV Staff)
Law enforcement officials said call volume at local dispatch centers increases around the Halloween holiday as suspicion runs high and ghouls and goblins rule the streets. More >>
Law enforcement officials said call volume at local dispatch centers increases around the Halloween holiday as suspicion runs high and ghouls and goblins rule the streets. More >>
Wednesday, October 29 2014 5:31 PM EDT2014-10-29 21:31:37 GMT
After yesterday's tour of the World War II Memorial built in their honor, 27 East Texas veterans spent their time in Washington today, visiting monuments built for other wars.More >>
After yesterday's tour of the World War II Memorial built in their honor, 27 East Texas veterans spent their time in Washington today, visiting monuments built for other wars.More >>
Wednesday, October 8 2014 4:18 PM EDT2014-10-08 20:18:23 GMT
A California woman is putting serving up her own twist in the cake design business. Debbie Does Cakes owner Debbie Goard creates unique, lifelike cakes that take on unusual forms, such as high heels, newspapers, chicken wings and backpacks. More >>
A California woman is putting serving up her own twist in the cake design business. Debbie Does Cakes owner Debbie Goard creates unique, lifelike cakes that take on unusual forms, such as high heels, newspapers, chicken wings and backpacks. More >>
Thursday, October 23 2014 9:11 PM EDT2014-10-24 01:11:07 GMT
Some East Texas students get a taste of adventure and exploration in of all things, energy and the oilfield.It was part of an unusual learning experience at a Kilgore middle school.More >>
Some East Texas students get a taste of adventure and exploration in of all things, energy and the oilfield.It was part of an unusual learning experience at a Kilgore middle school.More >>
Thursday, October 23 2014 7:24 PM EDT2014-10-23 23:24:55 GMT
Diesel was accidentally put into the supreme tank at an East Texas gas station. (Source: KLTV Staff)
You fill up your car and then your car starts sputtering. That's what happened to a hand full of customers after getting gas at an East Texas gas station over the weekend. The supreme tank had accidentally been filled with diesel fuel.More >>
You fill up your car and then your car starts sputtering. That's what happened to a hand full of customers after getting gas at an East Texas gas station over the weekend. The supreme tank had accidentally been filled with diesel fuel.More >>
Thursday, October 23 2014 7:02 PM EDT2014-10-23 23:02:48 GMT
Timothy Choice was found guilty Wednesday of injury to a child. (Source: KLTV Staff)
A Smith County jury found Timothy Choice guilty of punishing his former girlfriend's two-year old son by forcing him to stand in a bathtub filled with extremely hot water.More >>
A Smith County jury found Timothy Choice guilty of punishing his former girlfriend's two-year old son by forcing him to stand in a bathtub filled with extremely hot water.More >>
Kidsandcars.org and the recording artist Ray Ray are in the midst of a 24-hour social media campaign for National Heat Awareness Day. She found it doesn't take long to recruit the best advocates to spreadMore >>
National organizations and a Nacogdoches child advocate bring attention to National Heat Awareness Day. More >>
Friday, October 24 2014 10:03 PM EDT2014-10-25 02:03:58 GMT
Texas actor and martial artist Chuck Norris joined the Republican candidate for governor on the campaign trail in Tyler and Texarkana on Friday.More >>
Texas actor and martial artist Chuck Norris joined the Republican candidate for governor on the campaign trail in Tyler and Texarkana on Friday.More >>
Friday, October 24 2014 8:40 PM EDT2014-10-25 00:40:17 GMT
A Trinity guardrail along a Dallas highway. (Source: ABC)
Trinity Industries has halted shipments of its controversial ET-Plus guardrail system after a trial in Marshall raised questions about the system's safety.More >>
Trinity Industries has halted shipments of its controversial ET-Plus guardrail system after a trial in Marshall raised questions about the system's safety.More >>
Friday, October 24 2014 7:28 PM EDT2014-10-24 23:28:32 GMT
Lynzee Ford was loved by many in Kilgore. (Sourc: Facebook)
An East Texas city is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old high school student who inspired an entire community with her 'never give up' attitude and her smiling, soft-spoken manner.More >>
An East Texas city is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old high school student who inspired an entire community with her 'never give up' attitude and her smiling, soft-spoken manner.More >>
Friday, October 24 2014 6:26 PM EDT2014-10-24 22:26:28 GMT
Rose City Comic Con kicks off Friday and runs through Sunday night.
Friday marks the start of the 2014 Rose City Comic Con here in Tyler.Events planned include panels and psychic readings to meet-and-greets with stars of notable sci-fi shows. With some getting in the mood for Halloween, the topics at the event might have you a little spooked. More >>
Friday marks the start of the 2014 Rose City Comic Con here in Tyler.Events planned include panels and psychic readings to meet-and-greets with stars of notable sci-fi shows. With some getting in the mood for Halloween, the topics at the event might have you a little spooked. More >>
Storms moving through our area have caused damage to several structures and has caused one large retailer to lose power.Lowes on FM 58 has lost at least one of its portable buildings in the wake of strongMore >>
Storms moving through our area have caused damage to several structures and has caused one large retailer to lose power.More >>
It was full speed ahead for five-year-old Jade Whitley and 11 other children as they enjoyed brand new AmTrykes. "These wonderful people got me a bike," said Whitley. The AmTrykes are therapeutic bicyclesMore >>
It was full speed ahead for five-year-old Jade Whitley and 11 other children as they enjoyed brand new AmTrykes.More >>
For the past 14 months Monica Enriquez and her four children have spent their Saturdays at this house working to build their future home. But this Saturday was different, today Habitat for Humanity officialsMore >>
For the past 14 months Monica Enriquez and her four children have spent their Saturdays at this house working to build their future home.More >>
A Lufkin woman was arrested Friday night after Angelina County Deputies found more than $11,000 worth of meth in her car. According to Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches, Tracy Thomas, 43, was stoppedMore >>
A Lufkin woman was arrested Friday night after Angelina County Deputies found more than $11,000 worth of meth in her car. According to Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches, Tracy Thomas, 43, was stoppedMore >>
Monday, October 27 2014 12:05 AM EDT2014-10-27 04:05:48 GMT
Thomas Graham and his family stand out front of their dream home. (Source: KLTV Staff)
Thomas Graham, a blind builder from Bullard, moved into his dream home this month. Graham is completely blind and did almost all of the work himself from cutting the wood to framing the windows. KLTV 7 first brought you his story in July of 2013.More >>
Thomas Graham, a blind builder from Bullard, moved into his dream home this month. Graham is completely blind and did almost all of the work himself from cutting the wood to framing the windows. KLTV 7 first brought you his story in July of 2013.More >>
Monday, October 27 2014 12:03 AM EDT2014-10-27 04:03:46 GMT
It's a product that causes wild irrational behavior among those who use it illegally: Synthetic marijuana, or K-2. Always labeled as 'not for human consumption,' it continues to be a problem for East Texas law enforcement agencies. More >>
It's a product that causes wild irrational behavior among those who use it illegally: Synthetic marijuana, or K-2. Always labeled as 'not for human consumption,' it continues to be a problem for East Texas law enforcement agencies. More >>
Sunday, October 26 2014 11:59 PM EDT2014-10-27 03:59:25 GMT
Arian Foster had 3 total touchdowns in Sunday's win
Arian Foster ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns and also caught a pass for a score, and the Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 30-16 Sunday for a win in the franchise's 200th game.More >>
Arian Foster ran for 151 yards and two touchdowns and also caught a pass for a score, and the Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 30-16 Sunday for a win in the franchise's 200th game.More >>