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3 days ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) -An East Texas Trade Fair is back in familiar surroundings and preparing for the upcoming summer crowds. Longview ‘Trade Days’ is back in the expo hall at the Longview Fairgrounds, after a lengthy renovation of the facility was completed.
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4 days ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) -A spring Saturday morning in one East Texas city means arts, crafts, music and shopping for local produce. Every Saturday in Longview, the Historic Farmers Market is held at the parking lot adjacent to High Street and Cotton Street. For 16 years the event has been an indicator of when local produce begins to become available for the first time in a season and how good the growing season may be.
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5 days ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
BIG SANDY, Texas (KLTV) - Good economy, bad economy, there are always people in East Texas who struggle with bills and food including in small towns. The small communities of Big Sandy and Hawkins have the needy as well, and both have charities that work to help those that are struggling. Big Sandy Mayor Linda Baggett, who is also the Secretary of the Ministerial Aliance, the governing body for Agape House, talks about how important it is to have charitable organizations in small towns.
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6 days ago | 
ktre.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - As we move deeper into May, the East Texas harvest season will begin to show whether it’s a bumper crop or a “break even” season. Planting, growing and tending are a science with farmers and gardeners. Knowing how to prepare the soil, fertilizing, the right time to plant, and of course, tending are all parts of the equation. “Preparation is everything. You have to start early; you’re constantly amending your soil.
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6 days ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) -As we move deeper into May, the East Texas harvest season will begin to show whether it’s a bumper crop, or a ‘break even’ season. Planting, growing and tending are a science with farmers and gardeners. Knowing how to prepare the soil, fertilizing, the right time to plant, and of course tending. “Preparation is everything. You have to start early, you’re constantly amending your soil.
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1 week ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Though temperatures have been mild over the last two days, Spring will soon give way to Summer, and the heat. That has one East Texas mission seeking donations to prepare to care for the homeless and transient population. Fall and Spring pleasant temperatures is usually a time when the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission sees fewer visitors, But not the case this year. “We’re actually pretty close to capacity already. Which is kind of rare for this time of year.
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1 week ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
HAWKINS, Texas (KLTV) - In a sure sign that summer is on the way, roadside produce stands are popping up in East Texas. The tradition is attractive to shoppers trying to save money and buy fresh. As the sunny days of spring start to lengthen out, places like Highway 14 Produce in Hawkins are back in business. It’s routine that is nostalgic and practical. “You know, the fruit is coming from that individual who raised their own vegetables.
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1 week ago | 
ktre.com | Bob Hallmark
HAWKINS, Texas (KLTV) - In a sure sign that summer is on the way, roadside produce stands are popping up in East Texas. The tradition is attractive to shoppers trying to save money and buy fresh. As the sunny days of spring start to lengthen out, places like Highway 14 Produce in Hawkins are back in business. It’s routine that is nostalgic and practical. “You know, the fruit is coming from that individual who raised their own vegetables.
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1 week ago | 
kltv.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Music, food and a beautiful spring day set off a market where East Texas vendors were showing their unique creations on Saturday. “Bringing awareness to downtown, especially our East Texas small downtowns -- I want to bring people who normally don’t come downtown to our downtowns, so I create events that attract people,” said organizer Ann Albright. And, life is coming back to the old downtown area of Longview.
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1 week ago | 
ktre.com | Bob Hallmark
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - With spring in full swing, animal service centers across East Texas are repeating an annual message: spay or neuter your pets. Over the past year, the Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center has taken in a staggering number of animals, strayed, abandoned or surrendered by owners. “We take in close to 5,000 animals a year, and that is from just Gregg County,” says executive director Jenna George. And the numbers continue to climb.
