TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Independent School District’s Early College High School (ECHS) was ranked one of the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. According to the report, out of 17,655 high schools in the nation, ECHS ranked 600 and #1 in East Texas. With 2,021 high schools in […]

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — A Longview woman plead guilty on Thursday to manslaughter in the death of a 41-year-old man from Longview after an argument reportedly turned into physical violence. According to the Longview Police Department, they responded to a call at around 7:48 p.m. on May 13 to the 400 block of E. Pliler […]

CROCKETT, Texas (KETK) — The Crockett Police Department said that a crash occurred on Loop 304 and North 6th Street on Wednesday that led to the death of a 43-year-old woman. According to a release, a preliminary investigation indicates that a 2005 Jeep SUV was traveling east on Loop 304 and a 2014 Ford pickup […]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Champions for Children received a grant from the Texas Bar Foundation that will fund important training. According to a release, the $15,500 grant will fund a two-hour training on child neglect and abuse, allowing 2,500 participants to undergo the training. “Champions’ Childcare Teacher Training is a comprehensive program designed to equip […]

Dozens of people were arrested at the University of Texas at Austin's campus Wednesday as people gathered at a protest in support of Gaza.

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Officials are investigating after an overnight shooting in Lufkin that left a man injured. According to police, officers responded to a report of a man with a gunshot wound to the head around 10:20 p.m. in the 100 block of West Laurel Avenue after the man had sought help from a […]

THIS AFTERNOON: Partly to mostly cloudy with highs in the upper-70s to low-80s. Wind: S 10-15 mph, gusting to 25 mph at times. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, becoming mostly cloudy late. Lows in the upper-60s to low-70s. Wind: S 15-20 mph, gusting to 30 mph at times. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with a 60% chance of rain […]

RUSK, Texas (KETK) — The Bullard Lady Panthers have been one of the best softball programs in the state for the past few years, and they looked the part Wednesday night in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs. Bullard swept Center in Rusk, beating the Lady Roughriders 15-2 then 10-0 to advance to the […]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Two All Saints Episcopal School student-athletes signed to continue their playing careers at the college level on Wednesday at Brookshire Gym. Abby Hahn put the pen to paper as she signed to play volleyball at Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Carson Wright signed to continue his baseball career at Wayland […]

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — After eight years, the Longview community has gotten answers on the death of prominent businessman Ron Horaney. His mother spoke with KETK on Wednesday after two arrests were made. On May 30, 2016 Horaney was found dead in his home from multiple gunshot wounds. On Tuesday, Reza Kamali, 87 of Longview, […]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – It’s National Infant Immunization Week and on Wednesday, Net Health Immunization Clinic in Tyler hosted its annual Children’s Fest to promote vaccinations and keeping up with child wellness checks. “You love them, you want to keep them healthy, and try to keep them from as many sicknesses as possible, especially ones […]

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies and muggy. Low: 66. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies and fairly warm. High: 83. Winds: S 15 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could be strong to severe. Chance of rain: 70%. Low: 70. High: 79. Winds: S 25 MPH. […]

ONALASKA, Texas (KETK) — The Onalaska Independent School District is asking residents to vote for the $42 million bond this election season to address issues in their campuses. The district proposed a $42 million proposition that aims to build a new high school and address multiple challenges the campuses deal with: Onalaska Elementary School Onalaska […]

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A Henderson County man was arrested on Wednesday after investigators reportedly found child pornography and suspected meth at his residence. According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Crimes Against Children’s Task Force investigators executed a search warrant at a residence north of Brownsboro. Randy Nipp II was arrested […]

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 […]

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 […]

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The City of Longview said curbside recycling will not be available starting on Thursday due to necessary maintenance at the recycling facility. According to the city, Rivers Recycling, a Kilgore based recycling facility, will go through maintenance. Items placed in curbside recycling carts will be taken to the landfill along with […]

KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Kilgore Police Department said a man was arrested on three counts of aggravated assault on Tuesday night after allegedly threatening people with a large butcher style knife. According to the police department, officers responded to downtown city park after getting reports that a man was actively threatening people with a […]

SAN ANTONIO, Texas (KETK) — A native East Texan has been placed on leave by a San Antonio school after he was arrested for reportedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. According to KETK affiliate station, NEWS4SA, Andrew McCown, 27, an algebra teacher and football coach at Roosevelt High School, is accused of having […]

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 […]