Noemy Sanchez
Anchor/reporter
East Texas
Born and raised in Fort Worth, Noemy pursued a degree in Converged Broadcast Media at the University of North Texas. Her passion for journalism grew as she got the chance to work with stations like NBC 5/ Telemundo 39, and CBS News Texas. Her favorite experience came from working in Gray Television’s Washington Bureau where she reported from Capitol Hill and the White House, covering events like the overturning of Roe vs. Wade, national March for Life protests and court trials for the January 6th riots.
She graduated with two Lone Star EMMYs for her anchoring and producing in two Spanish language shows at UNT and worked as an Associate Producer at CBS News Texas before graduating college.
When she's not covering the news, Noemy enjoys working out, cooking, or spending time with family.
Have a story you’d like to share? Feel free to email noemy.sanchez@gray.tv
A new movie, proving to be a contender at the box office, is set in deep East Texas.
As he prepares for high school, Kayden is set to continue school online, just like he’s done in previous years. However, he says he wishes nothing more than to be able to experience school in person.
First Lady of Bennett Chapel Baptist Church, Donna Martin, said it all started back in 1998 in the small town of Possum Trot.“It was a hurting… and a calling,” Martin said.
Taken away from her mother at the age of four, she’s left the door wide open for a family to come and love her the way she knows she deserves.
They’re known as The Pink Mamas, a name very fitting to who they are. At the age of 83 and 77, Ruth McDougald and Sandy Prince love to dye their hair pink and wear matching outfits.
In Bella’s world, you will find a lot of interests.She’s the kind of girl who seeks comfort in nature and animals. Two things that have driven her to make it her mission to incorporate both in her future.
David tells us he’s been in the foster care system since he was about four. Living most of his childhood in the system, all David wants is a family willing to get to know him.
His caring heart and dimpled smile are sure to win anyone over.
A line foreman from North Carolina spoke with us about his and his colleagues’ efforts restoring power in Smith County on Tuesday after destructive overnight storms.
In this Better Hearing Month, East Texas sisters share obstacles faced in the hearing loss journey and process to finally getting help
From floods in the counties of Polk and Cherokee to an EF1 tornado hitting Trinity County Sunday night, there are East Texas residents who lost a lot this week.
Ultimately, if approved, this settlement could change the way business has been done for decades. “To me, it’s more transparent. It’s more open. It gives you more flexibility.”
Event organizers said they expect up to 6,000 visitors a day.
Christi Sowell, the program director at the Fostering Collective in Tyler, shared information on the process of adopting a special needs child.
Mexico has presented arguments to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, saying SB4 negatively impacts the Mexican community and relationship with the United States. Hearings on the law are scheduled to resume on April 3.
A bill passed by the U.S. House could put the future of the app in jeopardy. Some call it the TikTok ban bill, while East Texas representatives say it’s simply a transfer of ownership. If the bill goes into effect and the app’s China based owner refuses to sell, or if TikTok fails to find a suitable buyer within that period, creators could lose everything.
“We did have a division of diversity, equity and inclusion, and so that division was disbanded. As was the allied space, which was a place where LGTBQ plus and allied students could gather and meet. So those spaces have been unassigned, and they are being repurposed for other things.”
Technical glitches are causing problems for students applying for federal financial aid all across the nation.
At last check, the Department of Educations website listed they’re still trying to resolve 15 issues in the form.
Aiden was born with hypoplastic right heart syndrome, meaning the right side of his heart didn’t form. Mason was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, meaning it was his left side that didn’t fully develop.
“We’re not going to profile. We’re not going to treat anybody any differently than we want to be treated. However, we are going to enforce the statutes that are enforceable, put forth by our lawmakers in Austin," said Sheriff Larry Smith.
Gastroenterologists discuss the rising rates of colon cancer in adults younger than 50, a trend that is being seen in East Texas and around the nation. “You know, our lifestyles have changed. We’re more sedentary. Obesity is increasing. We consume a lot of red meat.”
Officer Bianca Smedley, Community Response Officer for the City of Tyler, spoke on how SB4 will be enforced in East Texas.
There are many problems East Texas daycares and parents face when it comes to childcare. However, government agencies are hoping to hear from families to better shape policies and improve funding for the future of the industry.
Ivonne Maldonado's story begins in the sunny lands of Xalapa, Mexico. Working as a banker in Mexico City, she was met with a halt in her career by managers who said her English wasn't good enough. So her journey to Texas began in 2016, starting over in a new country at the age of 30.
To tackle this deficit, House Bill 1058, which is now in effect, offers investors tax credit relief to promote the building of more affordable homes.
Andrea Wilson, executive director of non-profit organization PATH (People Attempting to Help), shares that they’ve been getting so many applications they’ve been running out of funding every month.
We spoke with Texas DPS Public Information Officer Sergeant Ethan Sartor who gave us insight into what happens once a call is made.
“Eat healthy, get a good night’s sleep, and incorporate daily exercise into your routine,” Poulos said.
One day Robert just arrived at their facility, sleeping every night at their doorsteps. From the moment he arrived, the One Love Longview team had the goal of finding Robert a home.
Pandemic relief expired in September of this year. Executive director Cody Summerville with the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children says this puts centers in a tough spot moving forward.
Last summer, James Roy arrived to Longview, homeless and alone. He recounted his experience, saying the hardest part is getting out a negative mental space in those conditions.
With the holiday season comes a surge in holiday deliveries. However, along with the rush, East Texans tell us they’re experiencing delays and, in some cases, misdelivered packages.
6-year-old Dylan Olsen was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma in October of this year. What started as ankle pain turned into a scan which revealed a tumor in her leg. Now, friends and community members are working together to support her whole family.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 30 percent of annual home fires happen in December, January, and February with the most common risks tied to holiday electrical hazards.
The American Civil Liberties Union has already threatened to sue if it’s signed into law.
After three months, Eivor was finally medically cleared to come home to East Texas. However, after almost three weeks of being back, his mother says a check-up in Dallas raised a health concern.
According to USA Today, the app Bright Canary reports, in the first weeks of the conflict YouTube searches for Israel and the war increased over 1,000 percent among kids 9 to 13 years old.
Proposition 1 would raise standards, so that local governments can’t disrupt area farming and ranching practices without clear evidence that they pose a threat to public safety.
Senior Policy Analyst at Every Texan, Stacey Pogue has studied the Medicaid unwinding trends happening to families across Texas this year and she says the number are alarming.“1.2 million Texans have been removed from Medicaid. And the alarming part about that is two out of three of them never had their eligibility determined by the state,” Pogue said.
A Union Grove High School student’s dedication to succeed led him to big accomplishments in local and state competitions.
An East Texas mother and newborn are back home after a long 80 days.
A growing number of youth in Hispanic households are in need of mental help; however, when it comes to resources, bilingual counselors are scarce.Language plays a big role when it comes to communication between a parent, a child and a therapist. However, after talking to East Texas counselors, we found this deficiency in bilingual mental health professionals is affecting families’ ability to get the help they need.
According to studies by the USDA’s Economic Research Service, about 40% of all food in America is wasted.
Sarah Plummer, a former Special Ed teacher, was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer in October of last year. She expresses after her diagnosis, things moved very fast due to the aggressiveness of the disease. Just two months after being diagnosed, Sarah started chemotherapy.
From birth, doctors diagnosed baby Eivor Calvert with a hole in his heart along with other health complications, and since then, Shyanne Calvert, his mother, and he have seen themselves forced to stay in Dallas.
According to the Texas Department of Transportation, last year 72 children younger than eight years old died in traffic crashes in Texas; 16 of those were unrestrained at the time of their death.Tyler Police Department trafficking supervisor Sergeant J. Burge says this is becoming a common issue.
They say love conquers all, and for Palacios Taquería y Tortillería, this family’s love of cooking has definitely conquered the taste buds of many people in East Texas.
Supervisory Special Agent John Perez said traffickers will often peruse through social media, looking to target a vulnerability or need in the victim’s life, whether it be need of attention, money or a roof over their heads. In some cases, it can even develop into “romantic” relationships.
In the last year, Texas homeowners’ insurance has gone up by 20-30 percent according to insurance experts, and inflation, along with an increase in severe weather events, is only driving up costs even more. We spoke to local insurance agent Donald Maguin for expert tips.
