East Texas News Thursday, June 19 2025
Jun 19, 03:53 PM
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I'm Coleman with your EAST TEXAS NEWS REPORT for THURSDAY, June 19, 2025 From the KRRB Revelation Radio Studios in Grand Saline Texas.
Grand Saline
Grand Saline
- No new wildlife reports, but town officials remain vigilant after several recent black bear sightings east of town. Precautionary signs placed near hiking trails are being interpreted by some as a heavenly reminder that creation itself is turning—an echo of Luke 21 signs in nature.
- Local rain-swollen creeks continue to challenge levees near cemeteries and parks; faith leaders are calling for communal prayer for safety and divine wisdom in engineering solutions.
Mineola
- Mineola ISD is finalizing new fencing and security patrol plans for the upcoming school year. Community prayer meetings are being held to center the initiative in spiritual guardianship.
- A downtown prayer breakfast, scheduled for tomorrow, aims to unite merchants and pastors in calling for Godly guidance amid rising inflation and road construction impact.
Canton
- Preparations proceed smoothly for this weekend's summer market, with added security, medical stations, and faith-based outreach booths. Many see it as an opportunity for mass repentance and gospel proclamation.
- A rural church south of Canton experienced a break-in early Monday. The congregation responded today with a worship vigil, praying for the perpetrator’s salvation more than punishment.
Tyler
- Over the weekend, a man was shot and killed by Tyler police after allegedly brandishing an object at officers—highlighting local law enforcement’s need for divine guidance and community prayers for justice and de-escalation per kltv.com.
- A fire was swiftly contained in a church storage area thanks to sprinklers, with no injuries. Worship services were relocated outdoors immediately, underscoring the unshakeable faith of the body.
- Smith County commissioners are exploring prayer-centered collaborations between law enforcement and schools to fortify spiritual and moral safety.
Longview
- Police have launched an investigation into a string of weekend thefts from local dollar stores. A “restorative justice” prayer event has been planned for offenders to seek forgiveness and transformation .
- Heavy rain triggered activation of Longview Fire Department’s water-rescue teams in low-lying neighborhoods after intense storms late Tuesday per kltv.com.
- Groundbreaking for a new Christian K–12 academy is on schedule for fall 2025; the school is fully funded by faith-led donations to strengthen Christian education locally.
Lindale
- The weekend’s heat index soared past 100°F. Churches responded by opening cooling centers with refreshments and midday scripture sessions.
- A pro-life march of more than 300 participants took place downtown, ending in intercession for the unborn and a call for corporate repentance over national moral decline.
Van
- A barn fire Monday night is under suspicion of arson. Church volunteers have rallied at the scene today to begin rebuilding and reach out in prayer and support to the affected family.
Gilmer
- Christian landowners have petitioned county commissioners to pause new oilfield expansion near town, citing fears of groundwater contamination and environmental stewardship mandates from Scripture.
Henderson
- Monday’s packed school board meeting sparked prayers led by pastors who urged the removal of sexually explicit materials from school libraries, calling it spiritual protection for children.
Quitman
- A brief blackout struck early Tuesday, prompting pastors to broadcast devotionals online, comparing the outage to a symbolic darkness and urging spiritual awakening across the community.
Edgewood
- Monday storms flooded parts of the elementary gym, but cleanup crews and church volunteers had classes resumed outdoors by afternoon. At night, over 200 gathered in a revival meeting dubbed “Reckoning”—many hearing prophetic teaching on end-times acceleration.
Bullard
- A student at Bullard High openly professed faith in Christ mid-week during lunch prayer time. Fellow classmates joined in worship, evidencing a ripple of revival among youth.
- Farmers report an early peach harvest; churches are planning a “Fruit of the Spirit” thanksgiving event to praise God for bounty amid unpredictable weather.
Closing Summary
From Grand Saline’s bear warnings to Longview’s water rescues, East Texas has seen spiritual and physical tremors these past two days. Believers across the region are rising—through prayer breakfasts, cooling centers, restoration vigils, and revival gatherings—to meet the moment prophetically. The storms come and darkness dims, but the remnant shines brighter still.
That's it for today Across East Texas. Be sure to stay tuned to KRRB seventeen hundred AM here in East Texas. Or anywhere you have internet at www.revelationradio.net/
From Grand Saline’s bear warnings to Longview’s water rescues, East Texas has seen spiritual and physical tremors these past two days. Believers across the region are rising—through prayer breakfasts, cooling centers, restoration vigils, and revival gatherings—to meet the moment prophetically. The storms come and darkness dims, but the remnant shines brighter still.
That's it for today Across East Texas. Be sure to stay tuned to KRRB seventeen hundred AM here in East Texas. Or anywhere you have internet at www.revelationradio.net/