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Palestine giving away free children’s fishing poles for Family Fishing Day
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The City of Palestine is offering families the chance to reel in a free fishing pole for the children at their Family Fishing Day event on Saturday. The family event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Blue Lake on Saturday. According to the city, the Texas Parks […]
Early voting to begin for Smith County Precinct 3 residents
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Early voting is set to begin Monday for residents living in Precinct 3 in Smith County for the commissioner runoff. According to a release, residents can cast their ballot at The Hub at 304 E. Ferguson Street in Tyler or at Kinzie Community Center at 912 Mt. Sylvan St in […]
UT Tyler receives $900K donation supporting environmental, occupational medicine
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine received a $900,000 donation from Texas Mutual Insurance Company to support residency programs for students. According to a statement, after finishing medical school, physicians complete a three-to-seven-year residency to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine, the gift from Texas Mutual will […]
Friday Midday Forecast: The Weekend’s Looking Good
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly Sunny. High 82. Wind W 5 mph. TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Low 66. Wind Calm.SATURDAY – TUESDAY: Mostly Sunny. High 87-91. Lows 67-72. Wind W 5 mph. TUESDAY NIGHT & WEDNESDAY: Partly Cloudy. 20% Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms. Low 73. High 89.WEDNESDAY NIGHT & THURSDAY: Partly Cloudy. 30% Chance of Showers & […]
Longview high seniors barred from graduation following ‘senior prank’
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Longview ISD announced that some high school students that participated in a “prank” vandalized the school and are suspended, barring them from participating in graduation. According to a release, several students were suspected of participating in a “senior prank” overnight between Wednesday and Thursday at the high school. Longview ISD announced […]
Longview high seniors barred from graduation following ‘senior prank’
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Longview ISD announced that some high school students that participated in a “prank” vandalized the school and are suspended, barring them from participating in graduation. According to a release, several students were suspected of participating in a “senior prank” overnight between Wednesday and Thursday at the high school. Longview ISD announced […]
At least 4 killed in severe storms in Houston; power knocked out in Texas, Louisiana
Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area.
Trinity County meets criteria for FEMA aid after constant flooding
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – For nearly a month, Trinity County has been slammed with non-stop rain. “I have never ever seen it like this before,” Trinity County Resident Frank Phifer said. The constant flooding from the Trinity River has overwhelmed members of the community. “The rain today is going to throw water back on […]
Lufkin, Nacogdoches County officials warn of flooding
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin and Nacogdoches County have seen heavy rain the last few weeks, and it isn’t done yet. “Last couple of weeks, we’ve had a tremendous amount of rainfall, and on Sunday we experienced pretty widespread flooding in the City of Lufkin, which is very unusual,” Lufkin Fire Department Chief […]
TJC honors Rusk High School students
RUSK, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Junior College recognized Rusk High School students who are a part of their ninth class of the Rusk TJC Citizens Promise Scholarship recently. The scholarship was started by the James I. Perkins Family Foundation, Citizens 1st Bank, Rusk ISD, TJC and the TJC Foundation in February of 2014. It covers […]
Cass County to benefit from Spectrum’s network expansion projects
CASS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Spectrum, a national internet provider, said on Thursday that construction is underway on network expansion projects that will connect thousands of homes and businesses in Cass County. “Today we’re celebrating significant advancements to bring high-speed internet to unserved Cass County homes and businesses in partnership with Spectrum and community stakeholders […]
Beaumont transient sentenced to 8 years, 9 months for carjacking “crime spree”
BEAUMONT, Texas (KETK) – A transient man identified as Jamelle Parker, 36, pleaded guilty to carjacking and was sentenced to 8 years and 9 months of federal prison on Thursday. According to the United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Texas, on April 1, 2023, Parker approached a woman putting air into her tires outside […]
Tyler ISD’s 2024 valedictorians, salutatorians reveal plans after graduation
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Independent School District announced their 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians who will walk the stage with their class, as graduation ceremonies are set to occur Thursday through Saturday. “Congratulations to our valedictorians and salutatorians for their hard work, dedication, and exceptional achievements. They serve as role models for their peers and […]
UPDATE: Missing 14-year-old Gun Barrel City teen returns home
UPDATE: The Gun Barrel City Police Department said Lotzer was found and is now home with his parents. GUN BARREL CITY, Texas (KETK) — The Gun Barrel City Police Department is searching for a 14-year-old boy last seen on Wednesday. According to a release, Jacob Lotzer has been missing since Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. Lotzer […]
Thursday Night Forecast: Flood watch until 7 AM Friday
TONIGHT: Widespread rain is expected to continue until at least midnight tonight; Some flash flooding is likely in Deep East Texas. A few storms could produce some severe storms as well with damaging winds as the primary threats. Chance of rain: 70%. Low: 70%. Low: 65. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a […]
LaRue 72-year-old fatally shoots wife, sheriff says
LARUE, Texas (KETK) – Henderson County Sheriff Botie Hillhouse said that a man was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself on Saturday. According to Hillhouse, Henderson County deputies responded to a reported murder suicide at 8:56 a.m. on Saturday. Hillhouse said that a man […]
Free dog washing event in Tyler to benefit Pets Fur People
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Peltier Subaru is holding a free dog washing event on Saturday and said they will donate $25 for every dog washed to Pets Fur People. The 12th annual Dirty Dog Wash event is set to take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the dealership. Pets Fur People, a nonprofit, […]
POLICE: 37-year-old East Texas man admits to possession of child pornography, arrested
CAMP COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Camp County Sheriff’s Office said a 37-year-old man has been arrested for possession of child pornography. Sheriff John Cortelyou said a search warrant was obtained for Christopher Joseph Daigre’s residence. Cortelyou said Daigre is a registered sex offender. During a non-custodial interrogation, a type of police questioning where the […]
Outgoing UT Tyler president elected to Southside Bancshares’ board
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The University of Texas at Tyler President Dr. Kirk Calhoun has been elected to the board of directors for the holding company of Southside Bank. According to a release, Calhoun, who will step down as UT Tyler president at the end of May, still serves as chair of the UT Health […]
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