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This East Texas town hasn’t held a city council election in at least 18 years
KENNARD — Donald Lamb was fighting a losing battle against his ever-growing East Texas lawn when his neighbor, City Council member James Westbrook, approached him. Westbrook was ready to retire and he had a favor to ask. Would Lamb take over his position on Kennard’s City Council?. “You...
POLICE: Woman dies in hospital after car crash on Loop 304 in Crockett
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 […]
Lovelady’s Davis has RBI double in Louisiana win
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KTRE) - Former Lovelady Lion Mihyia Davis had two hits and an RBI in Louisiana’s 5-4 win over McNeese on Wednesday. Batting leadoff and starting in centerfield, the sophomore was 2-for-4 with a run scored. Davis had a single in the first inning and an RBI double in the third for the first run for the Cajuns. Davis later scored on a single to tie the game at 3.
Palestine college rallies: GOP wants action
Republicans are pressuring President Biden for some of action concerning the protests on college and university campuses. Meanwhile, Biden touts bipartisan cooperation of a foreign aid bill. FOX's Rich Edson has the story.
Westwood's Mia Wiele earns all-state soccer honors for second straight year
Two Westwood girls who have made the Warriors consistent winners the past few years have earned first-team all-state soccer honors. The all-state team, selected by the Texas Association of Soccer Coaches, includes Westwood goalkeeper Sam Walker and Warriors midfielder Mia Wiele. Walker was credited with 87 saves and nine shutouts for a team that finished 14-3-4 overall and 11-1-2 in District 25-6A. Wiele, who earned all-state honors for the second straight year, led the Warriors with 14 goals and 15 assists.
BMS Softball Team Falls To Westwood, 19-8
On Wednesday, the BMS Lady Braves traveled to Granville to play the Westwood Lady Warriors in middle school softball action. Westwood defeated BMS by the score of 19-8. The Lady Braves opened the scoring in the top of the first. Olivia Bell started the game with a walk, a steal of second advanced to third on an overthrow. She scored on a wild pitch.
Houston County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of 41-year-old jailer
HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Houston County Sheriff’s Office said a member of their jail staff passed away on Wednesday and he will be greatly missed. Jason Lowery, 41, worked at the jail for almost eight years along with his father and brother. Lowery reportedly passed away unexpectedly in his Crockett home. “Jason will […]
Class 4A Region III Track and Field: Chapel Hill, Bullard, Gilmer, Kilgore, Palestine, Carthage, Henderson athletes qualify for state
BULLARD — Several East Texas athletes punched their ticket to the UIL Track and Field State Meet during the Class 4A Region III Track and Field Championships Friday and Monday at Panther Stadium. The state meet for Class 4A will be May 2 at Mike A. Myers Track and...
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