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FBI investigating former Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas employees
LUFKIN, Texas — Two former employees of the Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas are under investigation by the FBI. This comes after the nonprofit's board found "significant discrepancies" in its financial records. According to a news release, the board of directors for Habitat for Humanity Deep East...
Disaster relief loans now available for East Texans affected by severe weather, Gov. Abbott says
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved Gov. Greg Abbott’s request for a disaster declaration for Texas communities affected by severe weather including many portions of East Texas. Texas counties in the disaster declaration include Angelina, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Sabine, San Augustine and Tyler. On Tuesday, Trinity County Judge Danny […]
Tuesday’s Weather: Plenty of sunshine and warm
EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) - We are off to another muggy start to the day which has resulted in some patchy, dense fog this morning. Be sure you’re careful on your morning commute, but at the very least, at least we’re not dealing with widespread showers and storms like yesterday morning! Our mild 60s this AM will lead to a warm afternoon with highs in the lower to middle 80s and mostly sunny skies. An isolated shower will be possible for areas south of I-20, but more look to stay dry today. Wednesday looks to start off mostly dry, but scattered rain chances return later in the afternoon hours with a few thunderstorms possible at times. Rain will be much more likely and widespread throughout the day Thursday and into the first half of Friday, before a cold front quickly pushes through and gives us a brief break from likely rain chances Friday evening into Saturday morning. Scattered rain chances return on Saturday afternoon with a bit better coverage expected throughout the day Sunday. At this time, it seems like Saturday would be the better day to get anything outdoors done but you’ll still need to be weather alert just to be safe. Keep in mind that river flooding takes time(sometimes days) to peak after a round of heavy flooding rains. If barricades are still up on some county roads then they are there for a reason. Please never attempt to drive through high flood waters. Better to arrive late rather than not at all.
Lufkin private high school closes after 5 years
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — St. Cyprian’s Episcopal School announced last week that they will be closing their high school program at the end of the 2023-2024 academic school year. According to a release, St. Cyprian’s said the board of trustees made the decision due to financial challenges and population size. The school said they will […]
Flash Flood Emergency 30 Miles Outside of Lufkin Overnight
Torrential rain fell overnight around the city of Groveton, TX. Businesses and homes were inundated after more than 10" of rain fell overnight. Watch back the radar loop from last night - notice when the rain starts and stops. A sensor just outside of Groveton by Caney Creek recorded 10.72"...
Lufkin medical center breaks ground on emergency department expansion, part of $13.5M project
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – A groundbreaking ceremony was held on April 19 for an expansion to the Woodland Heights Medical Center in Lufkin. According to a release, the Woodland Heights Medical Center will more than double its capacity with the project expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of the year. The project will […]
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