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2 dead after motorcycle crashes involving cow in Rusk County
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced that two Tatum men are dead after back-to-back fatal crashes involving a cow on CR 2142, six miles west of Tatum. According to the preliminary report made by DPS, Jerry Moore, 58 of Tatum, was traveling on CR 2142 when he struck a […]
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 […]
Henderson police release sketch of armed robbery suspect
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – The Henderson Police Department released a sketch made by a DPS sketch artist of a suspect in an aggravated robbery that took place on April 26. According to a release, the robbery took place at Rosita’s Conexion Latina on 1500 W. Main. The police said that the suspect claimed he had […]
West Rusk CCISD voters to decide on $26M bond to help improve elementary school, band hall
NEW LONDON, Texas (KETK) — The West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District will hold a bond election on Saturday that if passed, will improve facilities in the district. The over $26 million bond will allow for renovations and additions to the elementary campus and band hall. The school said the elementary school has not […]
TxDOT: Major crash involving 18-wheeler closes roadway in Rusk County
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — A major crash involving an 18-wheeler is blocking traffic in Rusk County. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the semi crashed at Loop 571 and SH 323. Hazmat crews are also responding to the scene. Drivers are asked to avoid the affected area....
Cherokee County hopes to ‘catch a break’ following 2 severe storms
RUSK, Texas (KETK) – Cherokee County was hit by severe weather over the weekend for the second time in April, causing extensive damage to homes and roadways. KETK’s Averie Klonowski followed the aftermath of storms. Cherokee County road and bridge crews were clearing roadways on Sunday including knocked down power lines, damaged houses, and blocked […]
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...
Tornado watch for parts of East Texas until 11 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Rusk, Sabine, Nacogdoches, Shelby, Panola and San Augustine counties until 10 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Trinity county until 10:30 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Houston and Trinity counties until 11 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Cherokee, […]
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