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Tornado watch for parts of East Texas until 11 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Rusk, Sabine, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Panola and San Augustine counties until 10 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Trinity county until 10:30 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Houston and Trinity counties until 11 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Cherokee, […]
Texas man will not get $100 million or free Walmart shopping for life after judge tosses lawsuits
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A judge has thrown out two lawsuits filed by a Texas man who sued Walmart in federal court for $100 million — or “unlimited free lifetime shopping at any Walmart,” according to court documents. Roderick Jackson, of Waskom, Texas, filed two handwritten complaints in January claiming he was suing Walmart for […]
From The Archives: East Texas rodeo stars
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In this From the Archives report from 2016 we go back to recognize the rodeo stars of East Texas. “Each time you get on [a bull] its almost like a drug,” Don Graham, former bull riding champion said. Most people would be hesitant to take a bull for a ride, but […]
East Texas methamphetamine supplier sentenced to federal prison
CENTER, Texas (KETK) – A 33-year-old East Texas man was sentenced to federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. According to a release, Terrence Williams, of Center, was sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison. The United States Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District […]
New traffic signal set to be activated April 25 in Panola County
PANOLA COUNTY, Texas (KSLA) — Weather permitting, a new traffic signal is set to be activated Thursday at State Highway 149 at State Highway 315 in Carthage, Texas. “Activation of the new signal is scheduled for Thursday, April 25,” said Christina Trowler, director of transportation operations for the Texas Department of Transportation’s Atlanta District . “We advise motorists to use extra caution as they approach the intersection while the public adjusts to the newly signalized intersection.”
Memory of Aubrey Hubier's death pushed Stanley softball to LHSAA state title game
It would have made a storybook ending to the 2024 Stanley softball season had the Lady Panthers walked off Frasch Field No. 13 Saturday afternoon clutching the LHSAA Non-Select Division V state championship trophy. But the fact that Quitman clamped down on the Stanley offense to win 7-1 doesn’t diminish...
Marshall voters face decision on sales tax
MARSHALL, Texas (KSLA) — Marshall, Texas, voters face a decision Saturday (May 4) on whether to reauthorize a sales tax to fund street maintenance. The sales tax at the rate of one-eighth of 1% is the only item on the ballot that day for Marshall voters. Election Day is...
North Desoto and Stanley fall in LHSAA softball state championship
SULPHUR, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — North Desoto and Stanley both fell in the LHSAA softball state championship this weekend. North Desoto was defeated by Lutcher 9-4 in the Division II Non-Select state championship. Lutcher put up five runs in the fourth inning to hop in front of North Desoto. The...
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