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LIVE: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Houston County until 6:15 p.m.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Anderson and Houston counties until 6:30 p.m. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee, Rusk, Smith and Nacogdoches Counties until 6:15 p.m. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Henderson, Anderson, Houston, Trinity, Smith, Cherokee, Angelina, Gregg, Rusk, Nacogdoches, San Augustine, Harrison, Panola, Shelby, and […]
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.
Jacksonville police say remains found in 2023 identified as missing man
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - Police say human remains found in Jacksonville in 2023 have been identified. According to Jacksonville Police Chief Joe Williams, human bones were collected along Burma Road in August of 2023 and sent to the UNT forensic anthropology lab, where they were recently identified as a man reported missing the previous year.
No injuries reported as game wardens respond to stranded boat in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas — Game wardens are responding to a boating accident in Cherokee County Friday afternoon. Cherokee County Sheriff Brent Dickson said there are currently no reports of injuries and game wardens are trying to reach the boat. The accident happened near County Road 2120 in the Maydelle area.
Gilmer softball sweeps Rusk to move into the 4A Region 3 Area Round
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Gilmer Lady Buckeyes softball team beat Rusk in the first two games of their 4A Region 3 Bi-District playoffs series to advance to the area round. Gilmer beat Rusk 7-4 in game one and 9-5 in game two to move on to the area round where they’ll face Little Cypress-Mauriceville.
Jacksonville man sentenced to life in prison for 2020 murder
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Cherokee County District Attorney said a Jacksonville man was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday after a jury found him guilty of capital murder. According to a release, Brandon Branton was charged with the 2020 stabbing murder of Randy P. Davenport. Davenport’s body was reportedly found near Love’s […]
City of Arp to host 2-day Strawberry Festival
ARP, Texas (KETK) — The City of Arp will host a two day Strawberry Festival where people can expect live music, activities and food trucks. According to a release, the event will be held on April 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and April 28 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. People can expect […]
SFA delights fans with spring football game
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - In Nacogdoches after weeks of practice, the players and the fans were excited to get into some football Saturday afternoon for the SFA spring game. Quarterback Gavin Rutherford went deep down the sidelines to connect with wide receiver TJ Atkins, who made a nice catch and was able to just waltz his way into the endzone. That play got the crowd up and going early in the game.
2024 East Texas Giving Day: Texas Corps
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Gabe Johnson with Texas Corps in Cherokee County stopped by East Texas Live on Thursday to tell us about their non-profit. East Texas Giving Day is April 30 and if you would like to donate to this non-profit you can click here.
3 dead, 3 hospitalized after multi-car crash in Berryville
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Three people are dead and three others are injured after a multi-car crash Thursday afternoon in Berryville. According to a preliminary report from DPS, a 2016 Ford Fusion was exiting a private drive around 5 p.m., turning south onto SH 155 and reportedly failed to yield the right of way […]
Henderson beats Jacksonville 7-2 in 4A Region 3 Bi-District Playoffs
RUSK, Texas (KETK) — The Henderson Lady Lions beat the Jacksonville Maidens 7-2 in game one of the two teams’ 4A Region 3 Bi-District Softball Playoffs series. The winner of the Bi-District playoffs matchup will face #1 Liberty in the Area Round.
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