Church makes arrangements for students to perform musical after religious complaints

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 6:22pm

LINDALE, TX (KLTV)- The 5th graders at an East Texas school are making last minute changes to their musical program after religious complaints.

Lindale Independent School District was contacted Monday by the Freedom from Religion Foundation about a music program scheduled at E.J. Moss Intermediate school on Thursday evening. The foundation said they were representing the parent of a 5th grade student.

According to Elizabeth Cavell, the staff attorney for the foundation, the program violated the First Amendment, which guarantees a separation between church and state.

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What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 23-26

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 1:37pm

What's going on in East Texas this weekend? May 23-26

If you're looking forward to having some fun this Memorial Day weekend? Here is a list to give you a few ideas to do just that.

Ben Wheeler

Moore's Store - 903.833.5100 • 1551 Farm to Market 279 • 75754

Jason Elmore and HooDoo Witch - $5 Advanced tickets at Outhousetickets.com or $7 at the door

blacktopGYPSY (Americana/Country) $7 Advanced tickets at Outhousetickets.com or $10 at the door

The Forge Bistro – Forge 1610 FM 279 Ben Wheeler, TXEvery Saturday, 3-6 p.m. Bluesman, Craig Wallace performs!

5/23 Kimberly Dunn

5/24 Matt Bradshaw & Heather Little

5/25 Emy Taylor & Company

Palestine

Texas Rebellion at Lago Del Pino Friday evening

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A way to help: 'Love Thy Neighbor' t-shirts to aid tornado victims

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 11:36am

A way to help: 'Love Thy Neighbor' t-shirts to aid tornado victims

Classic Stitch at 211 E. Pacific in Gladewater has created a t-shirt design that will benefit the residents of Moore, Oklahoma, who are doing their best to begin picking up the pieces of their lives after the devastating tornado.

The shirts can be bought for a minimum $15 donation. The shirts come in various colors, and the owner will ship to you for added cost if you are not in the Gladewater area.

100% of proceeds from the sale of this t-shirt will go directly to Oklahoma relief efforts.

The number to reach Classic Stitch is 903-844-0969 or visit their website here.

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Lake Palestine Palooza: fun for you, great for homeless pets!

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013, 9:52am

Lake Palestine Palooza: fun for you, great for homeless pets!

H&W Marine and The Breeze 95.3/102.3 present the 6th annual Lake Palestine PALOOZA to benefit Pets Fur People, a local no-kill animal shelter. This year's PALOOZA will be at the Marina in the Villages Resort on May 25th, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Villages Marina is located on Lake Palestine off of Hwy 2661 west of Hwy 155.

This is a crazy-fun event for the entire family that benefits a really worthy cause. A fun-filled day of live music, great food, awesome raffle prizes, games, summertime shopping, plus an on-water boat show. Admission to the event is free with a monetary donation to Pets Fur People.

Call 903-561-5930 for more information, or check out the informational Facebook page here.

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As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013, 4:11pm

As one viewer said, 'We could all use a little more of this'

What a great thing for a business to put on their sign! Nice job, Time-It Lube in Whitehouse!

Thanks to Stacy Williams for sharing her photo with us.

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VIDEO: Tornado survivor finds dog during interview

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:54am

VIDEO: Tornado survivor finds dog during interview

Amidst the devastation of her home after the Moore tornado, an Oklahoma woman was speaking with a reporter when she got a wonderful answer to prayer.

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Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

Submitted by Stephanie Frazier, KLTV Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013, 11:37am

Tips for helping Oklahoma tornado victims

From The Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

The news of yesterday's EF5 tornado that swept through the town of Moore, Oklahoma is gut-wrenching. Two schools filled with teachers and children, entire neighborhoods and businesses will never be the same.

"When tragedy strikes, everyone wants to help." said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “As we reach out, please keep in mind that organizations and web sites allegedly created to help victims and relief efforts will spring up overnight, so it’s very important to do your research to make sure your efforts go where you intend and that they get there quickly.”

BBB offers the following advice to guide those want to help:

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