KTRE-TV (Pollok, TX)

KTRE stands out in the Lufkin-Nacogdoches region, which is part of the 109th-largest television market in the United States. It serves a viewing audience of around 400,000 people. This area features a varied marketplace and serves as the central hub for Deep East Texas. KTRE is connected with the ABC television network and operates offices and news bureaus in both Lufkin and Nacogdoches. The main cities in this region are the county seats of Angelina and Nacogdoches counties.

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Woman charged with animal cruelty after choking dog in ‘disturbing’ video, sheriff says

1 day ago | ktre.com | Jordan Gartner

LEMON TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WXIX/Gray News) - An Ohio woman is facing charges after authorities say her actions were caught on camera. According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, Katelin Conklin has been charged with cruelty to animals and domestic violence. The 28-year-old was arrested after the sheriff’s office said it was made aware Monday of a “disturbing” video that was posted on social media. Authorities said the video shows Conklin punching her boyfriend and choking a dog.
Longview fire marshal reminds public not to leave children, pets in car as temperatures warm

1 day ago | ktre.com | Jamey Boyum

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Temperatures are on the rise, and a vehicle parked in the sun can become an oven in minutes. Authorities want to remind everyone that children and pets should never be left alone in a vehicle, running or not. Longview Fire Marshal Kevin May stresses the importance of keeping children out of a parked vehicle, especially when temperatures rise. He says it’s a call first responders get all too often.
Lufkin man who threw shopping cart at disabled woman pleads guilty

1 day ago | ktre.com | Mariela González

LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin man has accepted a probation sentence for throwing a shopping cart at a disabled woman in 2023. Luke Chandler McMillon, 27, entered the plea in Judge Todd Kassaw’s court on Tuesday and accepted a seven year deferred adjudication sentence.
Foster mom to over 20 East Texas kids shares motherhood story

5 days ago | ktre.com | Noemy Sanchez

Whitehouse, Texas (KLTV) - Mothers all over the nation will be celebrated for Mother’s Day. The title of “mom” is one that Amanda Black has carried for many East Texas children. In 2014, her family embarked on the journey of becoming a foster family. It’s been a ride that’s brought about many hellos and many hard goodbyes. “Umm, it’s never fun to do that pack up. And packing up their boxes and their suitcases; it’s always hard,” Amanda says.
UT Tyler to partner with Tyler ISD for teacher mentorship program

6 days ago | ktre.com | Lauren Tear

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - In an effort to improve teacher retention and ultimately student success, UT Tyler educators are working with Tyler ISD teachers to develop a mentorship program for early career teachers. “It has always been hard, but it is harder now than it has ever been,” said UT Tyler School of Education Director Dr. Staci Zolkoski.
Mom credits TikTok for helping save her young son’s life

6 days ago | ktre.com | Angie Koehle |Jordan Gartner

GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A Phoenix-area mother says a social media platform helped her recognize severe symptoms when it came to an illness and her son. Seven-year-old Nicholas McCollum is full of life. But he was not dancing and jumping last week. Instead, he was dealing with his second bout with rhabdomyolysis. He first dealt with it in February. “His fever was about 103-104 degrees, and that morning he said he couldn’t walk,” his mother, Jennifer McCullom, said.
Crews recover sunken vessel from lake in Michigan

6 days ago | ktre.com | Andrew Mcmunn

LUDINGTON, Mich. (Gray News) – Authorities in Michigan said a sunken vessel was pulled from a lake Monday. While crews worked to recover the vessel from Pere Marquette Lake, they said a leak of oil or fuel was seen coming from the vessel. The amount was reportedly beyond the capacity of the absorbent materials the crews had on hand. The U.S. Coast Guard was notified of the leak, and an oil containment boom was soon provided. It was deployed to absorb and contain the leaked fluid.
Trump administration plans overhaul of U.S. air traffic control systems

6 days ago | ktre.com | Brendan Cullerton

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he is concerned the thousands of flights derailed in Newark will not be an isolated incident. “If we don’t actually accomplish the mission that we’re announcing today, you will see Newarks, not just in Newark, you will see Newarks in other parts of the country.” President Donald Trump said the problem with the U.S. system, is the attempt to combine old hard wired technology with newer satellite systems.
Longview agriculture expert weighs in on how recent rain might effect crops

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.
Lawsuit alleges Rains County judge coerced guilty plea by death threat

6 days ago | ktre.com | Jeff Awtrey

SHERMAN, Texas (KLTV) - A federal lawsuit alleges a Rains County justice of the peace told a defendant “dead men can’t testify” in order to coerce a guilty plea for a case the judge was not involved. Coby Clifton Wiebe alleges Justice of the Peace R. Jenkins Franklin called Wiebe and said “I heard you have a problem with me, boy. You take that deal, boy - or dead men can’t testify.”According to the lawsuit, the call occurred on Oct.