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Lindale looking for third straight gold-medal finish at state track meet
LINDALE — Lindale has left the UIL Track and Field State Meet with a gold medal in each of the past two years. The Eagles are looking to do the same again this year as they will be represented in two events Thursday at Mike A. Myers Track and Soccer Stadium in Austin.
East Texas women receive governor’s volunteer awards for serving inmates
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Two women from East Texas were recognized by the state, awarded for their volunteer service for inmates. According to a release, on April 26 at the Annual Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony Lori Riggs, of Winnsboro, was awarded with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Employee Volunteer Award […]
Lindale's Jalynn Gateley signs with Louisiana Tech for powerlifting
LINDALE — Lindale senior Jalynn Gateley signed to continue her powerlifting career at Louisiana Tech University. “I had already kind of decided on Louisiana Tech because of their academics and then I found out they had a powerlifting team, and that changed the game,” Gateley said. “Their coach reached out to Coach (Lindale powerlifting coach Jacob) Alford. That made me really excited when I found out about the team. I got to meet with them and that was pretty much it.”
Water line repair leads to road closure in Gladewater
GLADEWATER, Texas — A water line repair has led to a road closure in Gladewater. According to the Gladewater Police Department, N. Lynn St. between N. Shell Rd. and E. Mary Ave. will be closed for up to six hours. Drivers are asked to seek an alternate route of...
Central ISD seeks $28.4M bond to renovate decade-old campuses
POLLOK, Texas (KETK) – Central Independent School District will have a $28.4 million bond for residents to vote on in the May ballot to potentially begin renovations and upgrades. According to the school district, the funds would be used for safety and security updates in their campuses and renovations as 10 of 15 facilities are […]
New Diana ISD voters to decide on $28M bond
DIANA, Texas (KETK) – New Diana Independent School District is seeking the approval of a $28 million bond to address infrastructure, safety improvements and expansion. According to the school district, the bond will include projects to enhance safety and security, campus functionality and program improvements. Based on the website, the total bond is estimated to […]
Candlelight vigil Tuesday at Quitman’s Hogg Park
The annual candlelight vigil for child abuse awareness in Wood County will be held Tuesday, April 30 from 6-7 p.m. at Jim Hogg City Park in Quitman under the pavilion. The event will include music. Booths will be set up and food available from 5:15-6 p.m.
Este Poder encourages rural East Texans of color to feel empowered through civic engagement
TYLER, Texas — A nonprofit organization founded by three UT Tyler graduates is working to educate and empower communities of color in East Texas. Este Poder believes rural East Texan communities of color should "understand the power they hold" such as through voting "and use that power to improve their quality of life."
Gilmer Police seizes black tar heroin, guns, over $2,200 from alleged drug traffickers
GILMER, Texas (KETK) – The Gilmer Police Department said they seized guns, drugs and cash while executing a search warrant on Thursday. Officials said they executed a search warrant at a residence which allegedly housed two known drug dealers in Upshur County at around 6 a.m. on Thursday. While searching the home Gilmer PD officers […]
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