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When I was looking through real estate photos of properties currently available in East Texas I couldn't believe that I stumbled upon this stunning home in Athens, Texas. Looking at homes for sale online can be a lot of fun even for properties out of our price range but I had never seen this property before and as you will see in the photos below there is a lot to be impressed with. While the property is less than 2 acres and the list price is close to $4 million dollars, you will soon find out why they can ask so much for this incredible property.

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Department of Public Safety said that one person is dead after their car hit another in the opposite lane of State Highway 19 around 3:06 p.m. on Wednesday. Gerald Patrick Rist, 59 of Dallas, was travelling south on State Highway 19 one mile south of Athens in his 2005 […]

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – An Athens woman was arrested on Wednesday for injury to a child after the 2022 death of her 10-year-old autistic non-verbal stepson. According to her arrest warrant, Shonna Pickle, 38, called 911 after finding her stepson Jessie unresponsive on Dec. 26, 2022. He was later pronounced dead at the emergency room […]

TALTY, Texas — An overnight pool party in Talty turned deadly shooting, according to law enforcement. At approximately 2:30 a.m., on June 1, 2023, the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported shooting in the 1000 block of Ruidoso Drive in the Winner's Circle gated community in Talty, Texas.

A former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy was sentenced today to 44 months in prison for violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. According to court documents, Steven “Craig” Shelton, 62, previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on or about Sept. 21,...

Number of Vehicles in Crash: 3 Number of Injured: 0 Number Killed: 1. Date & Time: 05/31/2023 at 3:06 PM. Location: State Highway 19, one mile south of Athens, Texas. Posted Speed Limit: 60 mph. Weather Condition: Cloudy. Road Conditions: Dry. Vehicle 1: 2005 Chevrolet Uplander. Driver 1: Deceased. Gerald...

A Mabank, Texas, man was killed in a motorcycle accident just east of Vernon on Sunday. Texas Department of Public Safety officials said Ronald Christopher Briley, 44, was riding a BMW motorcycle west on U.S. Highway 70 when he apparently had a medical episode. Witnesses saw Briley grab his left...

KAUFMAN COUNTY, Texas — The Kaufman County Sheriff's Office is seeking three Most Wanted individuals named in a poster released today. A reward up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the individuals. 38-year-old Brandon Douglas Truitt is wanted for possession of controlled substance...

One person died from a steam engine explosion at the Oak Grove Power Plant off F.M. 979 between Bremond and Franklin on Wednesday morning, according to Robertson County Emergency Management. Shannon Payne, a 50-year-old man from Georgia, was identified as the lone casualty at the plant, according to the Robertson...

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Van Zandt County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

Former Van Zandt County chief deputy gets 44 months in prison for striking handcuffed arrestee. Speaking in court, Craig Shelton said he accepted full responsibility for violating the victim’s civil rights. Shelton also acknowledged his desire for drug and alcohol counseling, which was included in his sentence. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Sgt. Blake Snell also was sentenced in an obstruction of justice case resulting from the 2021 incident involving Shelton. Snell was accused of lying to investigators about the incident, according to information presented in court.

Athens — GOOD. Water clear; 81-83 degrees; 0.33 feet above pool. Bass are good on grass edges throwing small swimbaits and moving baits, or on brush piles 20 feet deep with jigs, Carolina rigs, and dropshots. Some schooling action has started biting white flukes and small chrome crankbaits. Open the tackle box and pick your favorite lure. Crappie are good on brush piles with small jigs and minnows. Report by Jim Brack, Athens Guide Service.

One man was pronounce dead at the scence of a motorcyle wreck in Wilbarger County on May 27, 2023.

Visitors and residents alike look forward to the fun every year as Mabank and surrounding areas harken back to our roots as Western themed activities abound. The week begins with Queen rehearsal Monday and Tuesday night at the Alene and Andrew Gibbs Memorial arena. Wednesday night marks the Queen’s Dinner at BNR Country.

TYLER, Texas — U.S. News and World Report publishes an annual list of the nation's best high schools. However, you can also search the rankings for the best high schools in your state and region. According to the report, these are the top 10 high schools in East Texas...

Gun Barrel City Planner Brooke Atkinson (left) and Street Superintendent Ernest Willis hold up a graphic representation of new software the city has purchased to track requests and facilitate communication on city projects. SeeClickFix is downloadable for Android and Apple products. GBC Street Superintendent Ernest Willis and City Planner Brooke...

San Antonio Congressman Joaquin Castro wants a North Texas man charged with a hate crime for the murder of a Latino man. Aaron Martinez was allegedly murdered by his neighbor, Trevor McEuen. Castro told TPR that McEuen repeatedly harassed the Martinez family and told them Latinos were not welcome in...

The three-day Hornet Boys Basketball Camp this week was full of drills, hoops and smiles. The girls basketball camp is scheduled for June 19-21. Athens ISD's softball camp is June 5-7, volleyball June 6-8, and girls and boys soccer June 12-14. For more information, call 903-677-6992, Monday-Thursday.

ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — TxDOT announced the start of roadway resurfacing for safety improvements on Highway 175/East Corsicana Street in Athens. Roadwork was set to begin on May 30 and striping is set to begin during the week of June 5. TxDOT said the roadway will have four lanes until the final striping is placed. […]

LOG CABIN, Texas (KETK) – A man was rescued by passing travelers Monday morning in Log Cabin after his car left the roadway, was upside down and on fire. Among those who stopped to help the man trapped inside his car was Log Cabin city council member Aaron Scott and his son Jonathan Scott. According […]