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East Texas man sentenced to prison for January 6 Capitol Riot
CARTHAGE, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) — A Carthage man was sentenced to prison on Thursday after he was convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to his participation during the January 6 breach of the U.S. Capitol. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Alex Kirk Harkrider, 36, was sentenced to 24 months in prison and 24 months […]
Late rally by PPC ends ETBU baseball’s chance for a win
MARSHALL, Texas — A late surge by no. 12 Pomona-Pitzer College became the difference in the game as no. 2 East Texas Baptist University fell in game one of the NCAA Division III Marshall, Texas Super Regional, 6-4. ETBU had a 3-1 lead through five innings before PPC scored five runs in the sixth and seventh innings to take the lead. ETBU is now 39-9 on the year.
Lake & River Levels as of Mon, May 20th at 3:00pm
TOLEDO BEND DAM – As of Mon, May 20th at 3:00pm. Discharge – 11 gates at 1 feet each, 2 generators 24/7. Total discharge– 25,700 cubic feet of water per second. Total discharge – 31,300 cubic feet of water per second. NECHES RIVER - As of...
Greenwood Police: Man arrested for drunk, reckless driving with baby
GREENWOOD, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Greenwood police police arrested a man who allegedly endangered a 15-month-old while driving recklessly and drunk. Authorities said officers working traffic control at the Open Range Fellowship Rodeo Friday night spotted a vehicle doing burnouts on Hwy 80. When they stopped the suspect, police said there was a 15-month-old in the vehicle covered in alcoholic beverages. The child’s car seat was also reportedly covered in alcohol.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for some East Texas counties
UPDATE: A Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cherokee, Rusk and Smith County until 11:15 p.m. on Friday. At 10:13 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Whitehouse moving east at 25 mph. People are asked to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded […]
No. 2 ETBU’s Holland No-Hits Williams in Super Regional Opener
MARSHALL, Texas — Avery Holland pitched a gem for no. 2 East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas Super Regional Opener over Williams College, 8-0, recording a no-hitter. It is her third no-hitter this year including one perfect game. “This was really exciting and a lot of fun. The...
TSTC aviation maintenance students challenge classmates
ABILENE Two second-semester Texas State Technical College aviation maintenance students have thrown down the gauntlet to their classmates. Jeb Drewery, of Hallsville, and Sandy Medina, of Abilene, recently passed the Federal Aviation Administration’s general knowledge test, a prerequisite for taking the Airframe and Powerplant knowledge tests. Passing all three is required to receive the FAA’s Aviation Mechanic certificate with Airframe and/or Powerplant ratings.
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