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6 arrested in connection with Tyler check forging operation
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Six East Texans are in jail after agencies served arrest warrants for check forgery on Thursday. According to their affidavits, the six inmates are suspected of forging a total of $44,161 worth of checks stolen from Smith County businesses between March 31 of 2023 and April 2 of 2024.
East Texas student’s milkshake headed for the Yard Milkshake Bar’s menu
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – Creations by Lindale Junior High School students will soon be served across the country. “I’m real excited,” said Elle Pollard, milkshake winner and 8th grader from Lindale Junior High School. The Yard Milkshake Bar, dedicated to making over-the-top milkshakes, accepts shake ideas from customers. “They wanted people to start submitting, but […]
Tornado watch in effect for Smith County, East Texas
The National Weather Service of Shreveport issued a tornado watch for parts of Texas and Oklahoma, including Smith County and others in East Texas, until 6 p.m. The tornado watch warns of conditions ripe for tornado formation, with possible hail the size of tennis balls and wind gusts up to 70 mph.
More than 9,000 without power as storms hit East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As severe weather hits East Texas, several power companies and cooperatives have reported that 9,739 people are without power as of 10:30 p.m. on Friday. KETK has compiled the following list of power outages in East Texas counties: Angelina County – 59 Bowie County – 1,191 Camp County – 3,115 Cass […]
Tornado warning issued for Appleton City, Lindale, and Montrose
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mo. – A tornado warning has been issued for northwest St. Clair County along Highway 52 near Appleton City Friday evening. The tornado threat is expected to be in that area within the next 15-20 minutes, or around 7 p.m. The tornado is expected to be near Lindale at about 6:56 p.m. […]
Lindale woman honored posthumously for her prison ministry work with statewide award
LINDALE, Texas — A Lindale woman was honored posthumously Friday for her dedication to ministering to people in prison during the 29th Annual Governor’s 2024 Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards. Jennie Frasier's husband, Kyle Frasier, accepted the Religious Service Award on her behalf. She enjoyed serving in prison...
Pedestrian killed crossing Highway 69 in Lindale
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – The Lindale Police Department said that a pedestrian was killed while crossing Highway 69 near Interstate 20 on Friday. According to Lindale PD, the crash was reported at 8:16 p.m. on Friday after a pedestrian was hit crossing from the QuikTrip gas station to McDonalds. Bill Darling, 60 of Oregon, was […]
Pet of the Week: Nami
Nami is available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler. She is a one year old girl and is fully vetted. Nami plays well with older children and loves to take rides in the car. Nami likes the companionship of other dogs. She is leashed trained, will go home with a starter kit of food and a collar and leash. For information on adopting Nami call 903 597-2471 or check the Pets Fur People website – petsfurpeople.org. Pets Fur People requires a completed adoption application before a meet and greet can be arranged with Nami. Adoption hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 am until 5 pm — closed for lunch 1-2 pm. Pets Fur People is the oldest brick and mortar no kill shelter in East Texas. They offer routine vaccinations except for rabies to the public for dogs and cats. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Please be a responsible pet owner — spay or neuter your pets. Donations are appreciated at petsfurpeople.org.
Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary to host spring sale in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary is hosting their annual spring sale Friday and Saturday. Salvation Army announced that the sale will take place on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary buildings at 715 N. Spring Ave. According to a release, the sale […]
Home appraisals are being sent out, experts recommend protesting property valuation
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Homeowners are starting to receive their 2024 home appraisal based off their property value and experts say people can protest. “The market isn’t as aggressive as it has been, but prices are still rising,” Smith County chief appraiser Carol McNeil, said. The county’s appraisal district is charged at 100% of […]
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