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Man injured after shooting at Lufkin intersection
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – A man was shot Tuesday night in Lufkin while reportedly sitting at a Lufkin intersection. Officials said the shooting happened around 9 p.m. at the intersection of Lotus Lane and Hill Street where a man reported he was shot while riding in the back passenger seat of a car that was […]
East Texas Ag News: ‘Woolly bear’ caterpillar sightings
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Phone calls and personal inquiries this past week have been a lot about that “big woolly caterpillar” that has been seen “everywhere.”. The caterpillar being reported to me most often is a Salt Marsh caterpillar that will soon become a Salt Marsh moth. The caterpillars are larvae of a moth in the family Arctiidae. This species has many color variations from black with orangish-red markings to pale yellow to reddish-brown. Caterpillars are generally lighter in color and darken with age. The body is covered with tufted hairs, or setae.
Huntington advances after 4-0 win over Central Heights
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – It was a Deep East Texas battle in the 3A Regional Quarterfinal as Huntington and Central Heights faced off in a one-game playoff in Lufkin. The Red Devils would prevail over the Blue Devils, as Huntington advanced with a 4-0 victory.
UPDATE: Two killed in Lufkin major crash identified
UPDATE: The City of Lufkin confirmed that Joe Leediker Jr., 74 of Lufkin, and Gary Greening Jr., 65 of Lufkin, both died in Sunday’s three-vehicle crash on South First Street. Leediker died at the scene and officials said that Greening died a short time later at a local hospital. LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City […]
Angelina County emergency responders gather to prepare for severe weather
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Texas Room at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin was filled with leaders of different cities, schools, and governments this morning, as they heard from each other about what their responsibilities would be in case of emergencies across the county. “We do this every...
Ellen Trout Zoo trail closed due to washouts
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Lufkin trail is closed for maintenance after heavy rains caused washouts. According to the Lufkin Parks and Recreation Facebook page, the walking trail at Ellen Trout Zoo is temporarily closed to address the washouts. The post said their maintenance team is assessing the damage and creating a repair plan.
Woman identified after being found in Angelina County
UPDATE: Officials said the woman has been identified. ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a young woman found walking down the side of State Highway 94 on Sunday. She was found on State Highway 94 eastbound heading towards Lufkin in the area of Della Russell Road. […]
Texas Diesel Nationals comes to East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Randy Cole, the president of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to tell us about how the Texas Diesel Nationals is coming to East Texas. The event will take place on May 18th at Pine Valley Raceway in...
Trinity County struggles with flooding, washed out roads
TRINITY, Texas (KETK) – Weeks after initial storms and Trinity County is still dealing with the aftermath of nearly 24 inches of rain in two days. “Devastation I mean it just…It’s hard to sit back and look at 40 years of memories and stuff going up and being wasted,” Richard Morris, Deer Run subdivision resident, […]
Displaced alligators ‘on the move’ in Trinity County after storms
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace said they have responded to numerous reports of displaced alligators after recent storms. According to Wallace, the reptiles are on the move in the county because of the high waters. Wallace said most of the alligators will move on but “it is a good idea […]
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