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Smith County severe weather recovery continues on Friday
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Since Tuesday utility, county and Texas Department of Transportation crews have been out clearing debris, making repairs and assessing damage. “When these storms come, a lot of tree branches fall, a lot of trees and so they’ve been working hard to clear those,” said Jeff Williford, Tyler TxDOT District, Public Information […]
Collapsed section of Jeff Davis Drive in Tyler leads to temporary closure
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The City of Tyler will be making repairs to a section of Jeff Davis Drive. The collapse was noted on May 31 in the 1600 block of Jeff Davis Drive. It will remain closed until repairs are completed, according to a statement from the City of Tyler.
Recovery efforts continue in Brierwood Bay after multiple storms
LAKE PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – An EF1 tornado tore through Lake Palestine just after 7 p.m. on May 24 leaving uprooted trees, destroyed homes and many Brierwood Bay subdivision residents in the dark for days. “I looked at the radar, I said ‘whoa, we’re fixing to get our butt kicked,'” Brierwood Bay resident Sharon McPherson said. […]
Find upcoming events in the city of Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Kristi Nipp, the Parks Services Coordinator for the City of Tyler stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss upcoming events here in the Rose City. On June 1, Fun Forest Pool will be opening at 10 a.m., with games and other activities for...
Free Summer Food Program to kick off soon in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The free annual Summer Food Program for East Texas children is set to kick off on June 4. According to a release, about 42 East Texas locations will participate in the East Texas Food Bank’s (ETFB) summer program by providing lunch to children 18 and younger. Lunch will be provided at […]
East Texas meeting briefs
The Tyler Model A Car Club will host a meeting and picnic at 11 a.m. June 8 at 22226 Big Oak Drive. Turn off Highway 155 South next to Porters Sporting Goods in Coffee City, south of Tyler about 10 miles. The club will be in the covered pavilion in...
Whitehouse student helps conserve nature with walking trail project
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas FFA High School student is being recognized for going above and beyond to improve a trail in Smith County. A Whitehouse High School graduate spent her senior year enhancing the Blackhawk Creek Nature Trail: Patrick Rd. Whitehouse, TX 75791. “I really felt that our wildlife here is very […]
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