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Woman recounts attending Anderson County school during segregation Green Bay School By Jeff Chavez | February 8, 2021 at 5:55 PM CST - Updated February 9 at 2:26 PM ANDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas woman has told KLTV what it was like attending a segregated school in Anderson County. Palestine’s June McCoy spent first grade through twelfth grade in the segregated Green Bay school system. She says it’s where she received the foundation of a solid education. “Our ...

Another new restaurant has opened, adding to the growth of Lindale business.

WEBXTRA: TxDOT prepares roads for possible winter weather WEBXTRA: TxDOT road preparation By Jeff Chavez | January 8, 2021 at 4:31 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 1:48 AM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Kathi White with the Texas Department of Transportation talked to KLTV’s Jeff Chavez about the road treatments and preparation for winter weather. White said crews are already out spraying bridges and overpasses with a brine mixture. She said TxDOT coordinates with the City of Tyler to ensure all ro...

Tyler gym anticipating surge in membership following New Year WEBXTRA: Gym resolutions By Jeff Chavez and Christian Terry | January 1, 2021 at 3:37 PM CST - Updated January 4 at 6:26 AM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A common New Years resolution is to become healthier and be more physically fit. One Tyler gym is anticipating a surge in memberships as people begin working to make good on their resolutions. Paul Hildreth, owner of LiveFitness in Tyler, says he believes there will be even more pe...

WEBXTRA: Salvation Army Christmas brunch is a little different because of COVID-19 WEBXTRA: Salvation Army Christmas brunch is a little different because of COVID-19 By Jeff Chavez | December 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 1:05 AM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Salvation Army of Tyler spent Christmas Eve morning preparing a special holiday brunch for those less fortunate. This year was unlike years before because of the pandemic. Volunteers packed up to-go meals to keep people...

Goudarzi and Young law firm give away hams before Christmas WEBXTRA: Ham Giveaway By Jeff Chavez and Christian Terry | December 22, 2020 at 2:16 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 1:13 AM GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - Goudarzi and Young law firm is holding a giveaway for hams to people in need. The giveaway is while supplies last and will be drive-thru style. No walk-ups are allowed. There will only be one ham given per car. The first giveaway took place Tuesday in Gilmer at the Gilmer Yamboree Gr...

Salvation Army Angel Tree donations handed out to those in need WEBXTRA: Angel Tree By Jeff Chavez and Christian Terry | December 18, 2020 at 3:41 PM CST - Updated December 28 at 1:32 AM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - It was a bit nippy Friday morning, but that didn’t stop Salvation Army volunteers from spreading some cheer. They handed out bikes and toys to people thanks to their Angel Tree program. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the Salvation Army says there are more families in need this Chr...

Plant-based cinnamon roll bakery opens in Tyler WEBXTRA: Cinnaholic By KLTV Digital Media Staff | December 18, 2020 at 7:39 PM CST - Updated December 18 at 7:39 PM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A new plant-based cinnamon roll bakery held its grand opening today in Tyler. Cinnaholics, is located in the Cumberland shopping center at 8934 S. Broadway Ave, Suite 420. Everything at Cinnaholics is made in-house. Unique to Tyler is the “Rose City Roll” strawberries, strawberry jam, and an in-house pi...

Gilmer organizations team up to provide toys for area children The toys will be distributed on Saturday, Dec. 19. (Source: KLTV/Jeff Chavez) By KLTV Digital Media Staff and Jeff Chavez | December 14, 2020 at 8:40 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 12:37 AM GILMER, Texas (KLTV) - Two organizations, “Lending a Helping Hand” and Disabled American Veterans Chapter 204 Upshur County have joined together in a mission to bring toys to local kids for Christmas. The toy drive distributio...

WEBXTRA: Annual ‘Ride Is On Us’ campaign hopes to prevent drunk driving WEBXTRA: Ride is on Us campaign By KLTV Digital Media Staff | December 15, 2020 at 3:36 PM CST - Updated December 15 at 6:49 PM TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - KLTV’s Jeff Chavez talked with Randy Roberts with the Roberts and Roberts Law Firm about the annual Ride is on Us campaign, which is designed to prevent drunk driving during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season. They spoke about the history of t...