TYLER - "Bouquets of Croquet" kicks off Saturday, October 13, marking the first annual fundraiser for Christian Women's Job Corps (CWJC). This women's nonprofit is in its 13th year of educating women inMore >>
Crouquet tournament benefits Christian Women's Job Corps.More >>
Friday, August 31 2012 9:15 AM EDT2012-08-31 13:15:32 GMT
NACOGDOCHES (KYTX) - A Nacogdoches woman has been "vlogging" and "blogging" about her weight loss journey for years. Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey's story caught the eye of People Magazine and that landed herMore >>
A Nacogdoches woman has been "vlogging" and "blogging" about her weight loss journey for years. Dr. Nina Ellis-Hervey's story caught the eye of People Magazine and that landed her in the August 27th issue. In this week's Fit City Success, the Stephen F. Austin State University psychology professor shares what her workout entails and how she lost her college weight.More >>
Thursday, August 30 2012 3:25 PM EDT2012-08-30 19:25:28 GMT
(KYTX) - The Texas Department of State Health Services has confirmed a person has died in Panola County with a confirmed case of West Nile Virus. The person's identity has not be released. This death comesMore >>
The man had been in a Shreveport hospital with the illness for at least the past three weeks until his death Wednesday.More >>
Thursday, August 30 2012 12:56 PM EDT2012-08-30 16:56:43 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Kids may look forward to lunch time to connect with the friends, but doctors say what they're eating needs to sustain their stomachs and their minds for the rest of the school day. "KidsMore >>
For many East Texas kids, this is the first week of school and it's a chance for parents to get a healthy plan together for their lunch sack. Doctors say what food you pack makes a difference-- physically and mentally. In our It's Time Texas report, some healthy ideas from a pediatrician and mom of 3.More >>
Tuesday, August 28 2012 11:52 AM EDT2012-08-28 15:52:22 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - Growing up, Stacey Lujan didn't really struggle with her weight, but after 3 children and a big move, her weight started creeping up on her. "I moved here in '03 and upon moving here thatMore >>
A Tyler mom of three feels like a new woman after taking a 60-day weight loss challenge. In our Fit City Success story, little changes turned into a big weight loss for Stacey Lujan.More >>
Tuesday, August 28 2012 11:34 AM EDT2012-08-28 15:34:44 GMT
WINONA/SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - A heartbreaking end to the search for a missing east Texas toddler. Sheriff's investigators tell us 2 year-old Jake Kimbley was found dead early this morning. The detailsMore >>
Sheriff's investigators tell us 2 year-old Jake Kimbley was found dead early this morning. The details of his death are still coming into our newsroom.More >>
Friday, August 17 2012 12:44 PM EDT2012-08-17 16:44:45 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - A robber demands cigarettes at gunpoint from a Smith Co. convenience store. It happened just before 1 a.m. Thursday morning. Smith County Sheriff's Lieutenant Tony Dana says a blackMore >>
A robber demands cigarettes at gunpoint from a Smith Co. convenience store. It happened just before 1 a.m. Thursday morning.More >>
Friday, August 10 2012 5:03 AM EDT2012-08-10 09:03:59 GMT
SMITH COUNTY (KYTX) - Convincing some kids that exercise is fun can be a tough sell, but that's what ETMC's "Kids in Motion Camp" is all about. CBS 19's Dana Hughey shows us how the kids are learningMore >>
Convincing some kids that exercise is fun can be a tough sell, but that's what ETMC's "Kids in Motion Camp" is all about.More >>
Monday, August 6 2012 9:11 AM EDT2012-08-06 13:11:10 GMT
(KYTX) Tyler - Over the last couple of years a number of our Fit City Success stories told us that CrossFit changed their lives. Now they're hoping "The Festivus Games" will show them how their fitnessMore >>
CrossFitters from all over Texas and a few from other states will be in Tyler this weekend for a national competition. What's special about this competition is it's not for elite athletes, but for regular folks. In this week's Fit City Success, the CrossFitters are excited to test their skills.More >>
Friday, August 3 2012 1:22 PM EDT2012-08-03 17:22:21 GMT
(KYTX) Clarksville City, Gregg Co. - Clarksville City is asking residents to conserve water because they are critically low after someone turned on a fire hydrant overnight. It ran for 5 straight hoursMore >>
Clarksville City is asking residents to conserve water because they are critically low after someone turned on a fire hydrant overnight. It ran for 5 straight hours before a mail carrier alerted the city.More >>
Thursday, August 2 2012 10:06 AM EDT2012-08-02 14:06:34 GMT
(KYTX) Tyler - More and more companies, cities and counties are supporting their employee's efforts to lose weight. Smith County is wrapping up an 8 week weight loss challenge with it's employees. InMore >>
More and more companies, cities and counties are supporting their employee's efforts to lose weight. Smith County is wrapping up an 8 week weight loss challenge with it's employees. In our It's Time Texas report, how the county tracked their progress to help workers reach their fitness goals.More >>
Wednesday, August 1 2012 8:36 PM EDT2012-08-02 00:36:55 GMT
TYLER (KYTX) - A welcome home celebration is planned for noon Thursday at Johnny Carino's Italian Restaurant, 1725 WSW Loop 323 in Tyler, for U.S. Army Maj. Horace McCorvey. McCorvey served the U.S. ArmyMore >>
McCorvey served the U.S. Army for 20 years, most recently in Afghanistan. McCorvey, a medical lab officer, is a Grapeland native who drove to Tyler from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport today.More >>
TYLER (KYTX) - Kyle Casey's struggle with weight didn't just start in his 40's. It's something he's battled for much of his life. He says the book-- "Alive" by Dr. Scott Stoll changed his life. KyleMore >>
A Tyler man's quest to win a weight loss competition at church turns into so much more. It evolved into an education on how the food he puts into his body is either revitalizing it or tearing it down.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 7:39 PM EDT2012-07-25 23:39:57 GMT
LONGVIEW (KYTX) - Longview Police Department has evacuated the iHop restaurant on Loop 281 after a suspicious device was found inside a newspaper dispenser at the restaurant Wednesday around 7 a.m. AMore >>
Around 8:30 Wednesday morning the IHOP in Longview turned into a crime scene. Someone found a suspicious device inside a newspaper bin outside of the restaurant. Technical Sergeant Bart Matthews with the bomb squad at Barksdale Air Force base in Shreveport was called in.More >>
Wednesday, July 25 2012 6:48 PM EDT2012-07-25 22:48:56 GMT
(KYTX) TYLER - Bob Filemyr starts each weekday morning with a dip. "I come always at the same time. It's usually I am here about 8 o'clock," says Bob Filemyr. You wouldn't know it by looking at him orMore >>
Three out of four Seniors don't get enough exercise. That's according to American Family Physician. Some exercises are tough on your bones and joints as you age, but not swimming. In this week's It's Time Texas report, meet a Tyler man who has been swimming daily at The Y since the 1940's.More >>
LONGVIEW, TEXAS (KYTX) Jo Ann Metcalf, the woman for which Longview's city hall was named, has died at 81. Metcalf was the former city secretary and worked for the city for 44 years. She retired in 1991.More >>
Jo Ann Metcalf, the woman for which Longview's City Hall was named, has died at 81. Metcalf was the former city secretary and worked for the city for 44 years. She retired in 1991.
LONGVIEW, TEXAS (KYTX) 86 year old Bobby Jo Walker wanted to make sure she got regular exercise at her senior living community in Longview. She started her own work out classes. Many of her fellow residentsMore >>
86-Year-old Bobby Jo Walker wanted to make sure she got regular exercise at her senior living community in Longview, so she started her own work out classes.More >>
Monday, July 23 2012 10:02 AM EDT2012-07-23 14:02:56 GMT
LONGVIEW, TEXAS (KYTX) If you are up bright and early Monday morning-Look up! Pilots with the U.S. Nationals start their practice flights first thing Monday. More than 50 pilots registered late SundayMore >>
If you are up bright and early Monday morning-Look up! Pilots with the U.S. Nationals start their practice flights first thing Monday. More than 50 pilots registered late Sunday afternoon in Longview for the 35th Great Texas Balloon Race.More >>
Friday, July 20 2012 6:41 PM EDT2012-07-20 22:41:26 GMT
COFFEE CITY, HENDERSON CO. (KYTX) - The Henderson County Sheriff's Department is investigating a deadly shooting a kidnapping. The man who is responsible is still on the loose. It happened around 10:30More >>
A manhunt is underway Friday morning for the man accused of murdering a Henderson County woman and kidnapping his girlfriend. Sheriff Ray Nutt says he Jackie Guthrie is considered armed and dangerous.More >>
Thursday, July 19 2012 10:48 PM EDT2012-07-20 02:48:34 GMT
LONGVIEW, TEXAS (KYTX) An update now on the quadruplets born in Longview just a couple of months ago. Little Mariah is back in the hospital this week. Mom Maria says she has an infection but is doing betterMore >>
An update now on the quadruplets born in Longview just a couple of months ago. Little Mariah is back in the hospital this week. Mom Maria says she has an infection but is doing better and expected to go home Monday. More >>
Monday, July 16 2012 3:32 PM EDT2012-07-16 19:32:54 GMT
LONGVIEW, TEXAS (KYTX) Let's hope for great weather for next week's Great Texas Balloon race in Longview. Now's you're chance to be part of the crew. Volunteer crew members are still needed. The hardestMore >>
Let's hope for great weather for next week's Great Texas Balloon race in Longview. Now's you're chance to be part of the crew.More >>
