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Displaced alligators ‘on the move’ in Trinity County after storms
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace said they have responded to numerous reports of displaced alligators after recent storms. According to Wallace, the reptiles are on the move in the county because of the high waters. Wallace said most of the alligators will move on but “it is a good idea […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: East Texas roads flooded, washed out by rain
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Polk County Emergency Management, the City of Lufkin and TxDOT have reported that several roads are flooded or washed out on Sunday as heavy rains hit East Texas. On Monday, Nacogdoches County authorities said the following road hazards have been reported, and that more rainfall is expected: The following road […]
Residents, volunteers gather to begin cleaning storm damage in Lake Palestine area
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - After being hit by an EF1 tornado on Thursday, an East Texas community is breathing a sigh of relief after a second storm Friday night spared them, leaving no additional damage. Lake Palestine Resort and Marina was hammered by a tornado on Thursday, causing downed trees,...
‘We just sat there and hung on’: Lake Palestine resident describes Thursday tornado
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - After severe thunderstorms and heavy winds blew through East Texas overnight, Coffee City emergency responders and residents are already out and picking up the pieces. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado hit the area Thursday night, but has not confirmed a rating. Some...
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for some East Texas counties
UPDATE: A Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Cherokee, Rusk and Smith County until 11:15 p.m. on Friday. At 10:13 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Whitehouse moving east at 25 mph. People are asked to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded […]
Deep East Texas counties report blocked roadways, power outages
DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - Several counties in Deep East Texas have reported flooded areas and power outages after weekend storms. According to TxDOT Lufkin around 5 a.m. Monday, Houston County has experienced flooding on FM 229 at Hurricane Bayou and FM 227 at Bracken and San Pedro creeks. The far right lane of SH 21 East has also been closed due to a slope failure about one mile west of the Cherokee County line.
Trinity River flood victims closing in on 4 weeks with no relief
TRINITY RIVER, Texas – The only way people can get to their homes in the Trinity River Oaks Subdivision is by boat. They have been dealing with high water since April 28, and some homes still have standing water inside. Neighbors took KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel showing her...
Man shot by Montgomery County deputy constables after pointing weapon at them in Porter
PORTER, Texas – A suspect is currently in the hospital after he was shot by Montgomery County Precinct 4 deputy constables after he pointed a weapon at them. The Precinct 4 Constable’s Office said they pulled over a vehicle at the Fuel Max located at the corner of Valley Ranch Pkwy and Azalea Blvd. in Porter.
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