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Power restored to most in East Texas after storms impact region
A storm system moved through East Texas on Sunday, leaving thousands without power and leaving residents and officials dealing with the storm's aftermath. Smith County experienced heavy rainfall, strong winds and severe thunderstorms. Hundreds in the Tyler area were still without power as of Monday afternoon, but by Tuesday morning, power had been restored to all Oncor customers in Smith County.
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 […]
Friday Forecast: Tornado watch until 11 PM for parts of East Texas
A tornado watch is in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for Franklin, Harrison, Henderson, Anderson, Van Zandt, Rains, Hopkins, Upshur, Wood, Smith, Gregg, Cass, Marion, Morris, Camp and Titus counties. THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of rain and storms. A few strong to severe storms are possible, with large hail and damaging […]
SMALL TOWN LIVE: Celebrating 175 years of friendly, beautiful Brownsboro
BROWNSBORO, Texas (KETK) – In this edition of Small Town Live, KETK’s Isaac Ramirez got to visit Brownsboro, one of the oldest and friendliest cities in East Texas. Brownsboro is a city in Henderson County with a population of 1,270 friendly people. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the city is named after John […]
2024 East Texas Giving Day: East Texas Symphony
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Robin Hampton with East Texas Symphony in Smith County stopped by East Texas Live on Monday to tell us about their nonprofit. East Texas Giving Day is April 30 and if you would like to donate to this nonprofit you can do so here.
Bullard's Jacob Morris cards 69 at state
The Bullard Panthers, led by Jacob Morris’ 3-under 69, are tied for fifth after Monday’s first round of the Class 4A Boys UIL State Golf Tournament held on the Legends Golf Course in Kingsland. The Panthers carded a 307 and are knotted with Bellville. Bridgeport is leading the...
3 arrested in Athens, accused of attempting to hide meth
ATHENS, Texas (KLTV) - Deputies arrested three people after finding clear plastic baggies of a “crystal-like substance” believed to be meth. The first arrest took place on Emma Street near Blake Street, when deputies saw a man drop a clear glass pipe and a black container that, according to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, he had been trying to hide by tucking up under his arm. Deputies said the container had two plastic baggies with a “substantial” amount of a “clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.” The man, identified as Kenneth Earl Vess Sr., 59, of Murchison, was booked into the Henderson County Jail. He was charged with manufacturing or delivery of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence, with total bond set at $120,000.
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