Mariela González

Multimedia Journalist at KTRE-TV (Pollok, TX)

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Nacogdoches County elections office seeks budget increase, $65k savings fund

4 days ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Nacogdoches County held its first budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year Monday morning. County commissioners heard from the election administrator, Vicki Wood, on upgrades the elections office is looking into. Wood explained to the court that the voting equipment was purchased in 2001, and as they near the end of its lifespan, they are requesting to upgrade the equipment. “I wanted to kind of plan for the future.
City of Nacogdoches approves $30 million utility upgrades

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Nacogdoches moved forward with water and sewer infrastructure improvement plans at Tuesday’s city council meeting. City Director of Finance Todd Simoneaux explained to the council the total for project cost comes in at over $100 million. The city will provide $40 million in cash into the capital fund project. “The city has been very prudent and diligent, in my opinion, and putting money aside to help fund that capital plan,” said Simoneaux.
Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter hosting fundraiser auction for vet care

1 week ago | kltv.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Animal shelters in Deep East Texas provide a safe haven for animals, and in some cases, medical attention. The Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter in Lufkin is asking for the public’s help so they can continue to treat animals in need. “Right now, with school out, we’re starting to see an increase in animals coming in,” said director, Morgan Williams. As of Tuesday, there are over 160 animals waiting to be adopted.
Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter hosting fundraiser auction for vet care

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Animal shelters in Deep East Texas provide a safe haven for animals, and in some cases, medical attention. The Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter in Lufkin is asking for the public’s help so they can continue to treat animals in need. “Right now, with school out, we’re starting to see an increase in animals coming in,” said director, Morgan Williams. As of Tuesday, there are over 160 animals waiting to be adopted.
Shelby County begins maintenance work, renovations on older buildings

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Deep East Texas county wants to preserve its buildings by maintaining them and repurposing them. The Shelby County commissioners brought in Architexas, a construction firm to brainstorm ideas to preserve its buildings. County Judge Allison Harbison and PCT 4 Commissioner Tom Bellmeyer gave the firm representatives a tour of the historic jail house and AgriLife campus on Tuesday. “If you don’t repair it, it will fall down.
Nacogdoches city council to consider $2.1 million street pavement project

1 week ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - Deep East Texas drivers may soon see street improvements in the oldest town in Texas. The Nacogdoches City Council will be considering a contract bid of $2.1 million to complete the 2025 Street Pavement Project. City engineer Case Opperman said it will include work like reconstruction, new asphalt, or patchwork on 28 city streets“Just trying to rehab all of the failing streets that we have in town and that takes different forms,” Opperman said.
Nacogdoches County resident faced with serious damage after lighting strike burns home

2 weeks ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A Deep East Texas homeowner is assessing the damage after their home was hit by lightning. Nacogdoches fire crews were called out to County Road 2131 in the Appleby area on June 11. “It’s been a fairly, fair amount of those fires through the last week,” said Central Heights - Appleby VFD assistant chief James Russel. Nacogdoches county homeowners were busy Friday afternoon assessing the damage of what is left of their home after the fire.
‘We deserve our spot back’: SFA students react as school drops 3 sports from NCAA competition

2 weeks ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - In what school officials called a “difficult decision, Stephen F. Austin State University dropped three of its NCAA sports programs. SFA Athletics announced they were removing men’s and women’s golf, bowling, and beach volleyball on May 22. News that came as a shock to some student athletes. SFA student athlete Cameron Hubbard has played competitive golf for 10 years. He played golf at Blinn College for two years before arriving at SFA.
Mission Nac begins repairs on 20 Nacogdoches homes

3 weeks 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 weeks 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.