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LIST: Flooding impacts East Texas roadways
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – As stormy weather conditions return to East Texas Thursday morning, multiple areas are seeing flooded roads as a result. The following East Texas counties have said travel is affected by the weather. A list of school closures, due to the weather, can also be found on our website. Angelina County […]
Benefit planned for Kutter Milford
Benefit planned for Kutter Milford News Staff Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Body A benefit event is planned for the Milford family on Sunday, May 4, 2024, in Timpson Square. Kutter Milford was severely injured in a car accident on Monday, April 29, suffering severe...
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...
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...
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...
Ring ceremony for State Champion Timpson Bears
Ring ceremony for State Champion Timpson Bears Dennis Phillips Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:20 Image Family, friends and fans of teh Timpson Bears gather this past Tuesday to celebrate with their favorite team during the ring award ceremony and autograph session with players, coaches and managers. Dennis Phillips | The Light and Champion The fantastic and beautiful 2023 State...
SC Sheriff’s Office to honor employees with luncheon
The Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office (SCSO) will honor employees with a luncheon Thursday, May 9 at the Shelby County Sheriff ’s Office located at 100 Hurst Street in Center. Shelby County’s telecommunicators, correctional officers, deputies, investigators, and administrators are the backbone of the agency. Telecommunicators are the...
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