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Strong winds topple large East Texas trees in overnight storms
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The heavy rain that passed through East Texas Friday night caused a few flooded roads and some heavier damage. East of Mount Pleasant, along FM 144 and FM 49, high wind downed trees and damaged some structures. The aftermath of the storm could be seen along a three-mile stretch from FM 144 to FM 144 in a rural area.
PHOTOS: Severe storms bring flooding, downed power lines to East Texas
CANTON, Texas (KETK) — KETK is following the storms hitting East Texas this week and the impact they’re having on residents. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee, Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties until 7:15 p.m. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Houston County until 7 p.m. A Tornado Watch was issued for […]
2024 East Texas Giving Day: Paws of Franklin County
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Jody Jones with Paws of Franklin County stopped by East Texas Live on Monday to tell us about their nonprofit. East Texas Giving Day is April 30 and if you would like to donate to this nonprofit you can do so here.
22 year-old Titus County fugitive apprehended in Missouri
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Titus County Sheriff’s Office said a 22-year-old fugitive is now in custody after being apprehended in Missouri. According to the sheriff’s office, Kolby Dwayne Roach, allegedly assaulted a Titus County deputy in 2022 but failed to comply to his probation requirements which triggered a warrant for his arrest. The […]
Friday Forecast: Tornado watch until 11 PM for parts of East Texas
A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for Franklin, Harrison, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt, Rains, Hopkins, Upshur, Wood, Smith, Gregg, Cass, Marion, Morris, Camp and Titus counties. THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with large hail and damaging […]
Tribute to Women: Rhonda Roberts
Rhonda Roberts currently serves as the director of special education for the Central Bowie County SSA (Shared Services Agreement), which encompasses the Redwater and Maud school districts. She has spent 32 years in education, beginning in 1990 as a special education teacher at a Corpus Christi middle school. During her eight years in the classroom, she earned a master’s degree in educational administration, which allowed her to work as a principal for the district for 12 years.
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