KVUT News
A reason to visit San Antonio
It’s been more than 50 years since San Antonio hosted the World’s Fair, and one of the public murals created for the event has a colorful background and a brighter future, thanks to people who [MORE]
Month: August 2022
KVUT News
UT Tyler launches 2022-23 academic year
Dr. Kirk A. Calhoun, president of UT Tyler, addresses faculty and staff at the insitution’s 2022 convocation. The University of Texas at Tyler, premiere sponsor of KVUT, held its 2022 convocation Friday morning. Dr. Kirk [MORE]
Interviews
Dallas Morning News - UT Tyler poll
Drs. Mark Owens and Ken Wink discuss the latest Dallas Morning News - UT Tyler poll of the current political climate in East Texas, along with their new book.
KVUT News
Tyler zoo boasts good news about the state reptile
A clutch of Horned Lizards, more commonly known as “horny toads,” hatched at Tyler’s Caldwell Zoo this week. That’s according to a news release from the zoo. “We are very excited about the hatchlings,” said [MORE]
Interviews
Dr. Terry Britt - UT Tyler Media Lab
Dr. Terry Britt, communications professor at UT Tyler, discusses the university’s new media lab and the research it will be used to conduct. For more information on participating in the Media and Communication Research Laboratory [MORE]
KVUT News
This weekend: Shop or drive and hike
Shop and avoid taxes-on some items- It’s a holiday celebrated with a gift from the state of Texas. Friday, Saturday and Sunday makeup the weekend of state sales tax relief. The Texas Comptroller’s Office reports [MORE]
KVUT News
Friday local and state news
Law enforcement officers from across the state traveled to Tyler today to honor the life of Smith County Deputy Lorenzo Bustos. He died in the line of duty a week ago today. The funeral for [MORE]
KVUT News
Thursday local and state news
Van Zandt, Henderson and northwest Anderson counties are all under an exceptional drought warning, which is concerning for agriculture. Similar conditions across East Texas mean almost daily grass fires and wildfires. A Henderson county wildfire [MORE]
Interviews
Scott Martinez - Tyler Chamber of Commerce
Scott Martinez, president and CEO of the Tyler Economic Development Council and CEO of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses current economic and business conditions in East Texas.
KVUT News
UT Tyler president: Be positive, productive but still take precautions
UT Tyler President Kirk Calhoun, in an email addressed to faculty and staff Wednesday, said the COVID Response Team has concluded standing meetings but is ready to reactivate if the need arises. Calhoun welcomed the [MORE]