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LIVE: Tornado Warning for Houston County until 7 p.m.
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 Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Harrison, Upshur, Gregg and Marion Counties until 7 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Harrison, Rusk, […]
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 Tornado Warning is in effect for Anderson County until 5 p.m. on Saturday. A Tornado Watch was issued for Henderson, Anderson, Houston, Trinity, Smith, Cherokee, Angelina, Gregg, Rusk, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Harrison, Panola, […]
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.
Owner of Jacksonville’s Westbrook Car Care Center retiring after 53 years of full service
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Since 1971, Gregory “Kent” Westbrook has operated his full-service gas station on U.S. 79 in Jacksonville. Westbrook’s Car Care Center’s first location was at the corner of U.S. 69 and 79. It has since moved down the road to 1001 East Rusk Street. Westbrook has some not-so-fond memories of the widening project of Highway 69.
POLICE: Woman dies in hospital after car crash on Loop 304 in Crockett
CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) — The Crockett Police Department said that a crash occurred on Loop 304 and North 6th Street on Wednesday that led to the death of a 43-year-old woman. According to a release, a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2005 Jeep SUV was traveling east on Loop 304 and a 2014 Ford pickup […]
Jacksonville man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Cherokee County District Attorney said a Jacksonville man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of capital murder. According to a release, Brandon Branton was charged with the 2020 stabbing murder of Randy P. Davenport. Davenport’s body was reportedly found near Love’s […]
No injuries reported as game wardens respond to stranded boat in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — Game wardens are responding to a boating accident in Cherokee County Friday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said there are currently no reports of injuries and game wardens are trying to reach the boat. The accident happened near County Road 2120 in the Maydelle area.
Gilmer softball sweeps Rusk to move into the 4A Region 3 Area Round
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Gilmer Lady Buckeyes softball team beat Rusk in the first two games of their 4A Region 3 Bi-District playoffs series to advance to the area round. Gilmer beat Rusk 7-4 in game one and 9-5 in game two to move on to the area round where they’ll face Little Cypress-Mauriceville.
Westwood's Mia Wiele earns all-state soccer honors for second straight year
Two Westwood girls who have made the Warriors consistent winners the past few years have earned first-team all-state soccer honors. The all-state team, selected by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches, includes Westwood goalkeeper Sam Walker and Warriors midfielder Mia Wiele. Walker was credited with 87 saves and nine shutouts for a team that finished 14-3-4 overall and 11-1-2 in District 25-6A. Wiele, who earned all-state honors for the second straight year, led the Warriors with 14 goals and 15 assists.
Palestine college rallies: GOP wants action
Republicans are pressuring President Biden for some of action concerning the protests on college and university campuses. Meanwhile, Biden touts bipartisan cooperation of a foreign aid bill. FOX's Rich Edson has the story.
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