Mariela González

Multimedia Journalist at KTRE-TV (Pollok, TX)

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Mission Nac begins repairs on 20 Nacogdoches homes

2 days ago | kltv.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A non-profit organization is pulling out their construction tools and materials to help improve community homes in Nacogdoches. “I have been in this house since 1960,” said homeowner Margie Chumbley. Chumbley’s home is one of 20 homes getting repaired by Mission Nac volunteers. The homes were nominated by Nacogdoches churches. “I’m just thankful for this group of Christian people that are doing this work, and it is good work.
Mission Nac begins repairs on 20 Nacogdoches homes

3 days ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A non-profit organization is pulling out their construction tools and materials to help improve community homes in Nacogdoches. “I have been in this house since 1960,” said homeowner Margie Chumbley. Chumbley’s home is one of 20 homes getting repaired by Mission Nac volunteers. The homes were nominated by Nacogdoches churches. “I’m just thankful for this group of Christian people that are doing this work, and it is good work.
City of Nacogdoches seeks residents’ input for downtown development planning, grant funding

3 days ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Nacogdoches is looking to spruce up its downtown. Elizabeth Whitton with the Goodman Corporation, a consulting firm, presented planning strategies to the Nacogdoches City Council for downtown improvements. “You’ve done a lot of work. We wanted to make sure what we did is advancing that work,” she said. The firm conducted a parking analysis. It was discovered the downtown area is short 193 parking spots during the week.
Lufkin ISD aprueba aumento salarial para maestros y personal recién contratados

4 days ago | noticiasetx.com | Mariela González

Lufkin, Texas (NOTICIAS DEL ESTE DE TEXAS) - La junta escolar del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Lufkin aprobó por unanimidad una nueva escala salarial para empleados seleccionados para el próximo año escolar en la reunión extraordinaria del lunes. El salario inicial para nuevos maestros, bibliotecarios y enfermeros titulados comienza en $50,000. El salario inicial anterior era de $47,000, un aumento de aproximadamente el seis por ciento.
Lufkin ISD approves pay increase for new hire teachers, staff

5 days ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Lufkin ISD school board unanimously approved a new pay scale for selected employees for the upcoming school year at Monday’s special board meeting. The starting salary pay for new teachers, librarians, and registered nurses begins at $50,000. The previous starting pay was $47,000, an increase of about six percent. This comes from after a pay system review done by the Texas Association of School Boards.
Jail ministry volunteers needed in Angelina County

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A non-profit jail ministry needs volunteers to help more people in Angelina County. Dickie Dixon serves as the coordinator for the Angelina County Jail Ministry. He’s been involved with the ministry for 21 years, ministering to men and women inmates. The ministry also offers counseling upon inmate request. “We give them Bibles, we give them encouragement, we give them Our Daily Breads and other materials,” he said.
East Texas dermatologist encourages skin cancer awareness as summer approaches

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - As the weather gets warmer, people are heading outdoors, and health experts are urging East Texans to be safe while out in the sun. “UV exposure is present all the time, especially in East Texas,” said dermatologist Dr. Michaela Overturf. Overturf said knowing your skin and spotting changes early can make a critical difference. “When we’re looking, we’re checking the skin. We’re looking for any dark spots, we’re looking for any non-healing spots,” she said.
Plaque featuring Alamo letter to be displayed at Angelina County Courthouse

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - Angelina County commissioners voted to bring in a new monument to the Angelina County Courthouse. They accepted the Alamo Letter Society’s proposal to bring in a plaque of the Alamo’s “Victory or Death” letter, written by Colonel William Barrett Travis. They approved purchasing a stone base for $3,500 using the county’s historical funds. It is expected to take eight weeks to engrave the new plaque.
SFA new facilities construction continues

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - From new program facilities to new places to eat, Stephen F. Austin State University will look quite a bit different in the near future. Ongoing construction is happening all summer long and into the next few years. Construction crews and equipment are seen down East College Street as they make the final touches on the new $33 million dining hall or breaking ground for the new forestry building. “This is furniture delivery week, so it’s an exciting time in the project.
Lufkin funeral home hosts annual Memorial Day ceremony

1 week ago | kltv.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Veterans and families turned out to show their gratitude and pay their respects in Deep East Texas. More than a dozen of people filled the seats inside the Gibson Funeral Home in Lufkin as they honored the fallen for this year’s Memorial Day. The ceremony included the presentation of colors, the folding of the U.S. flag and remembering the prisoners of war and those missing in action.