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Student safety concerns prompt ETX apartment renovations

TYLER, TX (KLTV)- Safety concerns are spurring $1 million worth of renovation at a student housing complex near UT Tyler.

The Cambridge at Tyler apartments in the 3000 block of Old Omen Drive will soon have a new name to go along with their new look.

New alarm systems, security cameras, and gate improvements are ways the apartment complex is trying to cut back on crime.

"In the event that there's any issue, or not even an issue, I can just go to my phone and just go to that camera," says Belita Gill, general manager at the Cambridge at Tyler apartments.

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Arrest affidavit reveals details surrounding East Texans' solicitation of a minor charge

We have learned more about the arrest of an East Texas man accused of online solicitation of a minor. KLTV obtained the arrest affidavit of 40-year-old Shawn Christian Glidden who was arrested last week. Glidden remains behind bars in Gregg County on a bond of $100,000.

Video from Gladewater Police Department shows Glidden's arrest after officers said he sent inappropriate Facebook messages to a 13-year-old girl.

According to the arrest affidavit, Glidden messaged a girl he knew from church saying, "was just wondering and please don't tell anyone I asked you this, but I was wondering if you were maybe interested in some friends with benefits, but if you are waiting on marriage that is cool and very respectable."

Tyler's second emergency warning test this month

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Lone Star chefs asked to 'go local' during Go Texan Restaurant Roundup

Lone Star chefs asked to 'go local' during Go Texan Restaurant Roundup

From Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples:

Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is calling on chefs and restaurant owners committed to buying and serving local ingredients to bring the best of Texas to the table during the sixth annual GO TEXAN Restaurant Round-Up, presented by Farm Credit.

During the statewide dine-out week, July 22-28, GO TEXAN member restaurants are offering special Texas menu items or a Texas food-and-beverage pairing. Participating restaurants will also donate to local food banks.

Tips for a safe and scam-free move

Tips for a safe and scam-free move

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

May is National Moving Month, which kicks off the busiest time of year for Americans changing residencies. Unfortunately, it also means unlicensed movers and dishonest scammers are waiting to take advantage of unwary consumers.

In 2012, BBB received over 1.4 million moving-related inquiries and more than 9,300 complaints against movers. Complaints included damaged or missing items, big price increases over originally-quoted estimates, late deliveries, and goods being “held hostage” for additional (disputed) payment.

“Almost anyone with a truck and a website can claim to be legitimate moving company”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “If you don’t take the time to make sure a company is trustworthy, however, you may end up paying thousands of extra dollars for lost or damaged items. In some cases, your items may not get delivered at all.”

We want to see your graduation photos!

We want to see your graduation photos!

We East Texans are immensely proud of our children, and love to do a little bragging when we can.

Well, here's a chance to do just that: we want you to share your graduates' photos with us, whether from this year or years past!

We'll build a slideshow featuring East Texas grads that you can share on your own social media pages.

Submit your photos with student's name  to Sendit@kltv.com to be included. Thanks, neighbors!

Help sustain wildlife by creating a 'wildscape' in your own yard

The biggest threat to wildlife today is loss of habitat. Learn how the Wildscapes program can help you create natural habitat in your own backyard, courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife.