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Brookeland Season Ends In Extra Innings
The Brookeland Wildcats baseball season ended too soon as they lost to the Chester Yellowjackets 13 to 11 in a game that lasted 8 innings and over three hours. It was a heart breaking game as Brookeland and Chester are from the same district and Brookeland was the district champion and Chester was the runner up. Brookeland had defeated Chester twice already this season.
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home
As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations:. • Never use gasolinepowered generators or charcoal grills indoors. Keep them outside, at least...
Woodville businessman appointed to Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors
AUSTIN, Texas (KTRE) - A Woodville business owner is joining the Lower Neches Valley Authority Board of Directors. Lee P. Mann is owner and manager of Mann Furniture and Appliance, Ltd. and the president of the Rotary Club of Woodville. He was appointed to the board by Gov. Greg Abbott for a term to expire on July 28, 2027, according to a release from the governor’s office.
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 […]
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 […]
Trinity County struggles with flooding, washed out roads
TRINITY, Texas (KETK) – Weeks after initial storms and Trinity County is still dealing with the aftermath of nearly 24 inches of rain in two days. “Devastation I mean it just…It’s hard to sit back and look at 40 years of memories and stuff going up and being wasted,” Richard Morris, Deer Run subdivision resident, […]
East Texas tree service crews continue to work after weeks of storms
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – Tree service crews have been booked and busy the past couple of weeks following the rain East Texas has gotten. “We had [a tree] that completely tore a house up,” Lester’s Tree Service owner Anthony Monroe Lester, said. He said it is a busy time right now. “We’ve done about five […]
LIVE RADAR: Storms developing in Houston
HOUSTON – A flood watch is now in effect for Madison, Houston, Trinity, San Jacinto and Walker Counties until 7 a.m. Monday morning. We’re tracking another round of storms that may bring another 2-4″ of rain with downpours of 6″ inches of rain - to areas already hit hard from last week’s flooding. This flood threat also comes with a chance for severe thunderstorms that may produce hail and damaging winds.
Boyfriend arrested after mother of 5 found dead in woods near Livingston, Polk County sheriff says | Family calls for justice
POLK COUNTY, Texas — The boyfriend of a mother of five who was found dead in a wooded area near Livingston on Monday has been arrested in her death, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. Editor's note: The above video was published before the man was arrested. On...
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