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2 dead after motorcycle crashes involving cow in Rusk County
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that two Tatum men are dead after back-to-back fatal crashes involving a cow on CR 2142, six miles west of Tatum. According to the preliminary report made by DPS, Jerry Moore, 58 of Tatum, was traveling on CR 2142 when he struck a […]
Business owner shot in Henderson robbery attempt
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – A Henderson business owner was shot on Friday in an attempted robbery. According to police, officers responded to a call about a possible robbery with shots fired in the 1500 block of West Main Street. When officers arrived, officials said they found the business owner had been shot during a robbery […]
Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital assesses flood damage, continues ownership transition process
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - It has been over one month since the Nacogdoches County Hospital District gained ownership of the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital from the Group Lion Star. Officials with the Nacogdoches County Hospital District met at the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital and approved several agenda items Tuesday night. “The staff...
Power restored to most in East Texas after storms impact region
A storm system moved through East Texas on Sunday, leaving thousands without power and leaving residents and officials dealing with the storm's aftermath. Smith County experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds and severe thunderstorms. Hundreds in the Tyler area were still without power as of Monday afternoon, but by Tuesday morning, power had been restored to all Oncor customers in Smith County.
TxDOT: Major crash involving 18-wheeler closes roadway in Rusk County
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — A major crash involving an 18-wheeler is blocking traffic in Rusk County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the semi crashed at Loop 571 and SH 323. Hazmat crews are also responding to the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the affected area....
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, […]
East Texas Giving Day: The Village Nac
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The Village Nac is looking for your support on this East Texas Giving Day. Their mission is to create a healing community empowered by God’s unconditional love, where broken people become whole. If you’d like to donate to their organization, click here.
West Rusk CCISD calls $26.4 million bond election to fund new elementary school campus, band hall
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — West Rusk CCISD is holding a $26.4 million bond election during this Saturday's election that seeks to fund improvements at the elementary campus and build a new band hall. According to the school district, the proposition to improve the elementary school costs $22.8 million, while...
Boil water notice rescinded for Caro Water Supply customers
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The Caro Water Supply Corporation public water system has rescinded its boil water notice issued for residents in Nacogdoches. According to a press release, due to an electrical outage that occurred on April 25 the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the Water Supply Corporation public water system to issue a boil water notice. Caro Water Supply Corporation has provided TCEQ with laboratory test results that indicate that the water is safe to consume and requires no boil before usage.
Garrison still celebrating state powerlifting championship
GARRISON, Texas (KTRE) - The banner went up in the weight room Monday recognizing the 2024 state powerlifting champions. The team has now gone back to back, having won it in 2023, as well. Head Coach James Boyle said, “They won the regional meet for the fourth straight year. And...
Jacksonville police say remains found in 2023 identified as missing man
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Police say human remains found in Jacksonville in 2023 have been identified. According to Jacksonville Police Chief Joe Williams, human bones were collected along Burma Road in August of 2023 and sent to the UNT forensic anthropology lab, where they were recently identified as a man reported missing the previous year.
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