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'There's nothing I can do for Hannah right now, just pray'

GARDEN VALLEY, TX (KLTV)- Hannah Luce underwent another skin graft surgery Wednesday morning in Kansas.

She is the sole survivor of the plane crash last Friday outside of Kansas City, where four others were killed.

The crash happened Friday afternoon near Chanute, Kansas, which is in the southeast part of the state.

The victims were all part of Teen Mania Ministries and were flying to a Christian rally in Iowa, when their plane crashed in a field in Kansas.

One of Hannah's close friends says she has been praying for her recovery since she got the news.

Kayce Williamson and Hannah Luce have been working closely together for the last couple of months at Teen Mania Ministries.

There Kayce was not only able to get to know Hannah, but also develop a close friendship.

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Viewer submitted recipe: Seafood Stroganoff

Viewer submitted recipe: Seafood Stroganoff

From our KLTV cookbook called "Proud of East Texas," (what else?) comes a recipe for a quick seafood dinner.

The recipe was submitted in the 1998 by Diana Conine of Tyler. It sounds pretty simple, delicious, and quick:

Seafood Stroganoff:

1 pound shrimp, crawfish tails, or scallops (or a combination)
1 bunch of green onions, sliced (tops included)
1 stick of butter (ed. note: or a healthy Omega-3 butter blend, like Smart Balance)
4 TBS flour
2 TBS garlic powder (or to taste)
1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced (ed. note: you can buy these pre-sliced to save time)
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 tsp creole seasoning (any brand you like)
1/2 cup vermouth (optional, but definitely adds better flavor) (ed. note: white wine could be substituted if no vermouth on hand)
1 16 oz. carton of sour cream. (ed. note: light sour cream will cut fat and calories and still be creamy and delicious!)

Peel and devein shrimp, if necessary.

Tips for handling debt collectors

Tips for handling debt collectors

Released by the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

Consumers who owe money or are behind on their bills may be legitimately contacted by debt collectors to pay off debts.  In a recent release of the top complaints reported to BBB, collection agencies ranked 5th in number of complaints received.  With more than 15,000 complaints, consumers need to be aware of the best practices for when it comes to handling debt collectors.

“Be wary of the red flags for fraudulent debt collectors”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “Refusing to reveal the name of their agency or demands that the payments be made in cash or money transfer only, could mean that a phony debt collector is making an attempt at identity theft”.

It’s important for consumers to verify the alleged debt before taking action.

Red Springs home suffers major interior damage in fire

RED SPRINGS, TX (KLTV)- Three fire departments responded to a house fire in the Red Springs area Tuesday afternoon.

At 3:30, the structure fire in the 200 block of CR 38 was reported to the Red Springs Fire Department.

Crews on scene were able to contain the fire to the interior of the house, leaving the structure intact. The home suffered major smoke and water damage.

No injuries were reported.

The cause is undetermined, and an investigation continues.

Lindale and Dixie Fire Department assisted Red Springs with the call.

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Five family pets die in Lindale house fire

LINDALE, TX (KLTV)- Authorities are still investigating what started a house fire that killed five pets Tuesday morning.

Charles West is the Fire Marshall for the city of Lindale. West said the fire started around 11 a.m. in the 15000 block of County Road 467, which is also known as West South Street.

West said the homeowners were not home at the time of the fire. West said crews arrived only minutes after notification, but found the homeowners' three dogs and two cats who died in the fire. 

According to authorities, the fire started in a bedroom. West said the fire damage is limited to that room, however the home is not livable because of the extensive heat and smoke damage throughout the house. 

West said they will continue to investigate the cause of the fire. 

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Beller sworn in as new Lindale ISD trustee

Beller sworn in as new Lindale ISD trustee

Released by Lindale ISD:

The newest trustee of the Lindale Independent School District, Brooks Beller, was sworn into office at the start of Monday night’s school board meeting. 
 

Beller replaces longtime trustee Tim Clemmons who completed his term with the board and did not seek re-election.  Beller filed to fill the Position 6 vacancy that would be left by Clemmons and was not opposed for the position. Therefore, no trustee election was necessary.
           

Beller, 40, is a 1989 graduate of Lindale High School.  He spent his entire kindergarten through 12th grade educational career in the Lindale ISD.  Beller works as a technology sales specialist and he and his wife, Melissa, are the parents of four children.

Three arrested in Smith County sex offender sweep

SMITH COUNTY, TX (KLTV)- Lt. Tony Dana of the Smith County Sheriff's Department said three sex offenders were arrested during a bi-annual Smith County compliancy sweep.

Authorities said they arrested two sex offenders for nonpayment of child support and one was arrested for possession of a firearm.

Dana said authorities were deployed last Friday at 6 a.m. within the county to visit sex offenders' residences.

According to authorities, there are 264 registered sex offenders outside the city limits in Smith County.

The sweep revealed that 192 of those offenders are in compliance, 16 have non-compliance issues, and 46 could not be contacted at their residencies. Eight of the 264 sex offenders were already in custody for noncompliance issues. 

Authorities said they are doing a follow up with the sixteen who were not in compliance as well as the 46 that could not be contacted.