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More than 12 pounds of drugs seized, Palestine man arrested
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – A 35-year-old man was arrested on Saturday after the Palestine Police Department found eight pounds of suspected meth, more than four pounds of marijuana and roughly 14 grams of suspected Xanax. According to a release, Daniel Cummings III, of Palestine, was found to be violating a protective order and was put […]
Bullard celebrates nine athletes on signing day
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) — It’s a great day to be a Panther! Nine student-athletes signed letters of intent to play their sport at the collegiate level during a signing ceremony in the Bullard High School auditorium on May 1, 2024. Earlier in the school year, nine additional athletes signed commitments, bringing the total number of […]
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.
Bullard man pleads to 10 years for impersonating police officer
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Bullard man pleaded guilty to impersonating an officer on Monday. Jason Fears, 36, was arrested on Jan. 7, 2023, after he was reported as attempting to pull over a driver in Chandler while flashing blue and red lights. Fears was charged with impersonating a public servant, and he pleaded guilty in Judge Kerry L. Russell’s court on Monday. Fears received 10 years confinement for the offense.
SMALL TOWN SALUTE: Beautiful lakeside community of Berryville
BERRYVILLE, Texas (KETK) – Berryville is located north of Frankston off of Highway 155 by Lake Palestine in Henderson County. What is now Berryville was bought land by James Berry, a butcher and grocer from Dallas, in 1958. James Berry later owned a grocery store in Berryville and was named its first mayor. Berryville was […]
East Texas Giving Day: Elijah’s Retreat
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – Elijah’s Retreat in Jacksonville is looking for your support on this East Texas Giving Day. They are a sanctuary for people with autism and their families that lets them experience nature and therapeutic animals, along with disconnecting with outside world. This year, Elijah’s Retreat...
Smith County auctioning off surplus vehicles, equipment online
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County is currently auctioning off several surplus vehicles, pieces of furniture and industrial equipment online. The auction started on April 24 and will end on May 8. The items can be viewed on Monday, April 29 and on Friday, May 3 at East Line Street from 3 p.m. to 5 […]
Citations issued after minor decoy used in compliance check of tobacco sales
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – Multiple citations have been issued after Palestine PD said they conducted a tobacco/vape sales compliance check on Saturday at various locations. The operation consisted of a minor decoy going to the following businesses, where police officials said they were sold a tobacco product by an employee: “Management from Kim’s Corporate Office […]
Remains found in Jacksonville identified as missing man last seen in 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – Remains found in Jacksonville have been identified as a man who was reported missing in November 2022. According to Police Chief Joe Williams, scattered bones were reported after being found along Burma Road on August 19, 2023. The remains were collected and taken to a forensic anthropologist where they were later […]
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