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Crews respond to oil tank explosion south of Troup
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An oil tank exploded Saturday afternoon, and crews responded to put out the flames. The incident took place at about 1 p.m. on CR 4703, according to Smith County ESD 2 Community Outreach Coordinator Nikki Simmons. Firemen said the tank was fully engulfed with flames when they arrived.
Bullard’s Smith gets 10th double-digit strikeout game in Arkansas win
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KLTV) - Former Bullard Panther Hagen Smith struck out 11 batters in what was his 10th double-digit strikeout game of the season as Arkansas defeated Mississippi State, 7-5, on Friday. The lefthander pitched five innings and gave up three runs off of four hits and four walks. He...
Jacksonville roper places at 3 weekend rodeos
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - A team roper from Jacksonville took home winnings from three shows over the weekend. Jayse Tettenhorst, 21, placed first in round one at the Tops in Texas Rodeo in Jacksonville for $1,106. He went on to place second in round one at the Panola County Cattleman’s Rodeo in Carthage for another $931, and with a previous sixth place prize of $200 at the Crockett Lions Club PRCA Rodeo, his weekend total was $2,237.
Smith County Clerk found guilty of interfering in traffic stop, son’s arrest
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Clerk Karen Phillips was found guilty of misdemeanor interfering with public duties after a March 2023 traffic stop that led to the arrest of her son, his friend and herself. Her jury trial started on Wednesday, and Phillips sentencing has been set for June 14. Her son, Derek Phillips, […]
Tyler Campbell gives motivational speech at KTBB Scholastic Awards Banquet
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Motivational speaker Tyler Campbell addressed the student athletes and outgoing seniors at the KTBB Scholastic Awards Banquet on Thursday. “It’s a transition now so... nobody’s there, the alarm clock has to get you out of bed. It’s kind of like you’re standing on your toes sort of speak in level of adulthood and you have to learn to advocate for yourself. You have to learn to fight for your education or whatever that next step looks like,” said Campbell.
'The whole nine': Organizers go all out for annual Crystal Ball special needs prom
More than 200 special needs adults and their parents and guardians showed up to the Tyler Rose Garden Museum on Friday evening for the annual Crystal Ball prom. It was an evening of sequined gowns, dapper tuxedos and a disco ball to make it feel like high school prom. Laura...
East Texas officials participate in emergency response drill
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – On Friday, local and state emergency services had the opportunity to hone their skills in a realistic trauma simulation at Green Acres Baptist Church. The full-scale radio surge drill in Tyler brought together agencies from around East Texas for disaster exercises, using volunteer actors and students to act as the victims. […]
Therapet Super Stars honored at annual awards banquet
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Therapet Therapy Animals honored their human and animal volunteers at their annual awards banquet on Thursday. The following volunteers were honored for their service to East Texas on Thursday:
Preston Lord’s parents support Chandler ordinances under consideration
An ordinance that cracks down on wild parties and another that bans brass knuckles got initial approval from the Chandler City Council on Thursday. The two ordinances looks to crack down on teen violence. Preston Lord’s parents support both proposed rules.
Former Olympic powerlifter still going strong in Tyler at 93
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - 93-year-old Fred Mullin has a simple philosophy, and it has to do with powerlifting. “You lift as much as you can, then you add a little more,” said Mullins. Fred is a former Olympic powerlifter, winning a silver medal back in the 1950s. His medal...
Chandler named Music Friendly Community by Gov. Abbott
CHANDLER, Texas (KETK) — Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the City of Chandler has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community. The Music Friendly Texas program was created in 2016 to foster music business-related economic development and job creation in cities and communities. The city will host […]
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