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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 […]
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 […]
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.
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...
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