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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 […]
This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years
KENNARD — Donald Lamb was fighting a losing battle against his ever-growing East Texas lawn when his neighbor, City Council member James Westbrook, approached him. Westbrook was ready to retire and he had a favor to ask. Would Lamb take over his position on Kennard’s City Council?. “You...
Woman pleads guilty after student brings meth to East Texas school as ‘candy’
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – A woman pleaded guilty to drug trafficking-related charges after a student reportedly brought meth to an East Texas elementary school. 33-year-old Shatoya Doggett pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth and aiding and abetting on Wednesday. Prosecutors said the investigation started on Dec. 5, 2019 when a student at […]
City of Nacogdoches approves Temple Park redesign for new splash pad
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - One Nacogdoches city park is getting a makeover after the city council approved a $180,000 design and construction contract. “It’s a very well-loved community space so we’re excited for this park to be open back to the public,” said Nacogdoches Community Services director Jessica Sowell.
Boil water notice rescinded for Nacogdoches residents
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A boil water notice affecting residents along US 59 south of CR 524 has been rescinded. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality required the City of Nacogdoches to issue a boil water notice on Sunday, and that notice has been rescinded as of Tuesday. The public...
Huntington defeats Central to end Bulldogs season 15-6
POLLOK, Texas (KTRE) - Well in high school baseball this evening in Pollok it was senior night for the Central Bulldogs who welcomed Huntington. Both teams in a do or die situation. Top of the first runners on second and third when Alex McGilvra hits a grounder to shortstop, runner...
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