KTRE - East Texas News

Shelby Co. authorities: Body ID'd as that of La. man

Thu, 31 May 2012 18:43:00 EDT

The Shelby County Sheriff's Office has confirmed the identity of a man whose body was found in the woods near a cemetery.

Houston County residents remember fallen soldiers on Vietnam Memorial Wall

Jamie Livingston — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:31:00 EDT

A bell tolls, remembering those who served our country during war.

And lost their lives for freedom.

Accident involving Orange Co. Sheriff's transport van backs up traffic on US 69

Jeff Awtrey — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:29:00 EDT

An accident involving a prisoner transport van on US 69 North in Angelina County sent three inmates to the hospital Thursday afternoon.

East Texas experiencing growth in small businesses and rise in employment

Alexis Spears — Thu, 31 May 2012 18:15:00 EDT

Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce President, Jerry Huffman, says the growth of small business is helping lower the number of people out of work in Lufkin.

UPDATE: Trailer with NASA telescope parts possibly found

Stephanie Frazier — Thu, 31 May 2012 16:26:00 EDT

Some University of Minnesota students are scratching their heads after several years of research, in the form of a high tech balloon telescope, has vanished

Hudson, Garrison state softball tournament scores and schedule

Wes Hamilton — Thu, 31 May 2012 15:06:00 EDT

The Hudson Lady Hornets and Garrison Lady Bulldogs are headed to the state tournament in Austin, Texas. Hudson clinched a spot in the final four by defeating Splendora in a 3-game series, 1-0 and 10-0 in Bryan and College Station. While Garrison defeated Beckville 4-2 in Henderson in a 1-game series.

Judge sends Lufkin child-porn suspect to be evaluated

Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

A judge has approved sending a Lufkin man to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation before he stands trial on child pornography charges.

Nacogdoches man accused of sexual assault 6 years ago

Jeff Awtrey — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:29:00 EDT

The Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office is charging a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman nearly six years ago.

Oversized truck shutting down traffic on east loop in Lufkin

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:23:00 EDT

An oversized load on Loop 287 north bound between South First Street and South Chestnut Street is unable to pass beneath the Chestnut Street overpass due to its height. Lufkin Police Officers are escorting the truck back to South First Street via the north bound fly-over lane.

3 dead in fiery crash on US 59 in Leggett

Wed, 30 May 2012 22:15:00 EDT

A second fatal accident in as many days in Polk County has killed three people Wednesday afternoon.

Lufkin man gets 9 years in shooting over cellphone

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:07:00 EDT

A Lufkin man who shot another man in the leg over a cellphone has accepted a nine-year prison sentence.

FULL ELECTION RESULTS: Kerss out, Bridges in; Sanches beats Hill

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:06:00 EDT

Nacogdoches County Constable Jason Bridges will be the new sheriff after taking 57 percent of the vote and beating incumbent Sheriff Thomas Kerss.

Woman gets probation in Nacogdoches Co. meth bust

Wed, 30 May 2012 18:53:00 EDT

A former Nacogdoches woman has pleaded guilty to cooking meth at a county residence, accepting a probation sentence.

3 Republicans take home big wins following Texas Primary Elections

Alexis Spears — Wed, 30 May 2012 18:20:00 EDT

Nacogdoches County has a new sheriff. Angelina County selected the Republican candidate, and District 57 has a new State Representative.

Baby's death draws attention to Wells religious group

Francesca Washington — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:17:00 EDT

A religious group investigators believe has ties to the Church of Arlington have found an East Texas town to call home.

Judge rules Lufkin man must go to trial for child indecency

Jamie Livingston — Wed, 30 May 2012 16:01:00 EDT

An Angelina County judge has ruled there is enough evidence to send a Lufkin man to trial in a case in which he is accused of inappropriately touching a young girl.

Nacogdoches man accused of falsifying urine, throwing it away

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:51:00 EDT

Nacogdoches Police arrested a man accused of falsifying a urine test at his parole office and trying to throw away the evidence after he was caught Tuesday morning.

Nacogdoches woman arrested for alleged DWI with children

Wed, 30 May 2012 12:08:00 EDT

A Nacogdoches County state trooper arrested a woman accused of driving intoxicated with two child passengers Saturday night.

Angelina County reports low voter turnout for this year's Primary Election

Alexis Spears — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:37:00 EDT

Angelina County Tax Assessor Collector, Midget Sherman, says at least two thousand less East Texans participated in this round of early voting.

Angelina County Health District wants to crack down on tanning and tattoo establishments

Francesca Washington — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:35:00 EDT

Representatives from the Angelina County and cities health district want to crack down on tanning and tattoo establishments.

Doctors encourage precautions to help children avoid summer sickness

Francesca Washington — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:18:00 EDT

Parents need to be proactive because their children's favorite activities could lead to visit to the doctor.

Prosecutor won't file charges on Nacogdoches Expo manager

Alexis Spears — Tue, 29 May 2012 17:45:00 EDT

A special prosecutor will not pursue criminal charges against the Nacogdoches County Exposition Center manager, according to Nacogdoches County officials.

Wells parents pray for 15 hours over dead baby before calling 911

Tue, 29 May 2012 17:15:00 EDT

Deputies with the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office are investigating the death of a three-day-old infant whose parents waited 15 hours after her death to call 911.

Prosecutor won't seek death penalty for Nacogdoches pair

Jeff Awtrey — Tue, 29 May 2012 16:38:00 EDT

Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for two Nacogdoches residents who are charged with capital murder in the death of a Nacogdoches man.

San Augustine Police: Women arrested after looking for pills with child

Jeff Awtrey — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:01:00 EDT

Two women are in the San Augustine County Jail after police say they wrecked in San Augustine while looking for drugs while traveling with a child.

Burglars hit several Cherokee County homes and campsites

Tue, 29 May 2012 13:54:00 EDT

Crime Stoppers need your help in solving these cases.

Goodrich man killed after truck driver pulls in front of him

Tue, 29 May 2012 12:32:00 EDT

A Goodrich man died Tuesday morning after a truck driver pulled into his path while pulling out of a truck stop in Goodrich.

Ready, set, vote in the May Primary Elections

Tue, 29 May 2012 06:00:00 EDT

Today is Election Day. Officials remind you to take your voter registration card, driver's license, or some form of valid identification in order to vote.

Annual Avenue of Flags pays tribute to our country’s fallen heroes

Francesca Washington — Mon, 28 May 2012 17:45:00 EDT

The stars and stripes proudly wave in the morning breeze. Veterans passionately singing "Proud to be an American," in remembrance of fallen soldiers.

Generations merge at Nacogdoches Memorial Day event

Donna McCollum — Mon, 28 May 2012 16:22:00 EDT

Teenage civil air patrol cadets have no obligation to join the military. At age 18 they can make their decision to follow any walk in life. When veteran McNeil Grimes Jr. was 18 the choices were limited.

NFL standout Rex Hadnot headed back to East Texas to host his annual free youth football camp

Tina Alexander — Mon, 28 May 2012 15:00:00 EDT

Hadnot says it is one way he stays connected to his East Texas roots.

Police: Lufkin gun incident began with line-cutting at buffet

Mon, 28 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT

Lufkin Police say an incident which ended with a man showing his gun at a Lufkin buffet restaurant began with a woman cutting in front of him in line.

Lufkin Pro Day group set to honor two outstanding athletes and a beloved Lufkin coach

Tina Alexander — Mon, 28 May 2012 13:00:00 EDT

Join in the celebration of the careers and lives of Rex Hadnot, Buddy Lowery, and John Outlaw.

Authorities make arrests in Nacogdoches Co. drug ring

Mon, 28 May 2012 12:34:00 EDT

More than 80 federal, state and Nacogdoches County law enforcement officers have arrested seven people in connection to what the sheriff says in a drug distribution network.

Authorities encounter new kind of meth in Nacogdoches Co. raid

Sun, 27 May 2012 10:28:00 EDT

The Nacogdoches County Constable Office precinct 4 has seized a methamphetamine lab and made two felony arrests late Friday afternoon. Constable Jason Bridges stated that his office conducted another search warrant that led to the confiscation of 100 grams of methamphetamine.

Shelby Co. hit by another quake Saturday morning

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:06:00 EDT

The United States Geological Survey registered a 2.5 magnitude quake around 12:55 Saturday morning in Shelby County. This is the fourth quake to strike that county in May.

Game wardens warn East Texans of boating dangers this weekend

Alexis Spears — Sat, 26 May 2012 03:39:00 EDT

Captain Game Warden, Shawn Phillips, says many lakes have returned to their normal levels, making conditions more favorable for boating this holiday weekend. Lake patrols are looking for boaters under the influence. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, alcohol plays a role in 50 percent of boating accidents.

Nacogdoches filmmaker set to premiere award-winning documentary

Donna McCollum — Sat, 26 May 2012 01:01:00 EDT

East Texas film makers have two awards under their belt and now are gearing up for the premiere of a documentary on a topic receiving international attention.

Teenage musician a rising star in ETX music scene

Donna McCollum — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:36:00 EDT

Meet Tyler Lenius. No American Idol appearance is needed for this East Texas teenager. He's doing quite well in the music business right here in the Piney Woods.

EXCLUSIVE: Father of children 'stoned to death' speaks

Jena Johnson — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:35:00 EDT

For years he has stayed away from media interviews since the weekend where two of his three children died, but now he is speaking out.

Nacogdoches Co. constable concludes another undercover drug operation

Fri, 25 May 2012 18:51:00 EDT

The Nacogdoches County Constable Office has concluded a six month undercover operation that has resulted in 15 felony warrants for 12 suspects.

Grand jury indicts Nacogdoches murder suspects on upgraded charges

Jeff Awtrey — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:54:00 EDT

A Nacogdoches County grand jury has indicted a Nacogdoches pair in connection to the death of a man in April. But now both could face the death penalty with an upgraded charge.

Police: Lufkin men caught riding stolen horses

Fri, 25 May 2012 13:28:00 EDT

Lufkin Police arrested two men after a witness reported they were riding horses that belonged to someone else Thursday afternoon.

Pollok man gets 1 year for sex with child

Jeff Awtrey — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:24:00 EDT

A Lufkin man pleaded guilty Thursday to having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old girl, accepting a one-year jail sentence and probation.

Deanna Laney out of mental institution

Jena Johnson — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:42:00 EDT

An East Texas woman who stoned two of her children to death and severely injured her other child is out of a Texas mental institution. KLTV has obtained documents that detail the conditions of Deanna Laney's release.

Nacogdoches business taken over by international owners

Donna McCollum — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:44:00 EDT

Earlier this week Ireland based Eaton corporations announced its purchase of cooper industries for over $11 billion.

The merger makes at least the third large manufacturing plant in Nacogdoches to have foreign owners.

Authorities nab weed, coke, pills in Nacogdoches bust

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:26:00 EDT

The Nacogdoches County Constable Office precinct 4 and the Nacogdoches Police department executed a search warrant Thursday morning that has led to the seizure of numerous types of narcotics found at a residence in Nacogdoches.

Restaurant Report - Angelina - 5/24/12

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:00 EDT

Taqueria Mi Tierra, La Michoacana Meat Market, China Garden, Fiesta Mexicana, etc.

Diboll PD raises awareness of train safety following triple fatality in March

Alexis Spears — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:56:00 EDT

When you see those flashing red lights and the guard rails come down at a railroad crossing, the law requires you to stop. Train authorities and local police are finding many motorists do not take heed, which can be deadly.

La. man accused of stealing electronics at Lufkin Walmart

Jeff Awtrey — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:16:00 EDT

Authorities have arrested a Louisiana man accused of working with another man in stealing thousands of dollars worth of electronics at a Lufkin Walmart in June 2011.

Lufkin man accused of molesting young girls multiple times

Jeff Awtrey — Thu, 24 May 2012 11:32:00 EDT

Lufkin Police have arrested a man accused of repeatedly molesting two young girls over a period of years.

Family, friends remember Reynolds as hardworking, 'perfect man'

Lauren Callahan — Thu, 24 May 2012 07:29:00 EDT

The residents of Trinity County are mourning the loss of one of their longest-serving public servants this week.