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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 […]
East Texas man flown to hospital after being robbed, shot in head
LUFKIN, Texas — The Lufkin Police Department is investigating after a man was found with a gunshot wound to the head. According to the LPD, the shooting occurred around 10:20 p.m., in the 100 block of W. Laurel Ave. Police say a man was shot and seeking help from a neighbor.
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 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.
Motorcycle gang national president arrested in 2020 Smith County death of ‘rival gang’ member
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A 57-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly giving orders to members of an “outlaw motorcycle gang” that led to the May 2020 death of a man. Kevin Higgins, 57 of Kemp, identified in an arrest affidavit as the National President of the Ugly Man Cossacks, was arrested a week […]
Boil water notice rescinded for Nacogdoches residents
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A boil water notice affecting residents along US 59 south of CR 524 has been rescinded.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Environmental Quality required the City of Nacogdoches to issue a boil water notice on Sunday, and that notice has been rescinded as of Tuesday.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...
Worldwide competitors converge in Lufkin for annual Angelina Benefit Rodeo
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - Today kicked off opening day and KTRE Night for the 2024 Angelina Benefit Rodeo in Lufkin. This event has taken place in the region for over 76 years (40 of them inside the George H Henderson Jr. Exposition Center), with professional cowboy and cowgirl competitors from all over the world coming. We spoke to Rodeo chairman Jacob Morehead, who shares they expect to seat up to 6,000 visitors a day.
Nacogdoches' Furniss has RBI in Ole Miss win
OXFORD, Miss. (KTRE) - Former Nacogdoches Dragon Will Furniss opened the offense with an RBI hit in Mississippi’s 9-4 win over North Alabama on Tuesday. Batting cleanup and starting at first base, the sophomore was 1-for-4 with a run scored. Furniss drove in a run with a single in the third inning for the first run of the game. He later scored on a homer that made the score 5-0.
Arrests made in 2016 Memorial Day murder of Ron Horaney
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Two people have been arrested in connection to the 2016 murder of Longview businessman and community figure Ron Horaney. Horaney was found dead in his home from multiple gunshots on May 30, 2016. Reza Kamali, 87 of Longview, was arrested and charged with murder eight years after the crime. At his […]
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