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Walmart, Sam’s Club new campaign goal to raise over $175k for CHRISTUS hospital
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Walmart and Sam’s Club will host the “Spark Good. Change Kids’ Health” fundraising campaign from June 10 through July 7 that will benefit the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. According to a release, Walmart and Sam’s Club hold the annual campaign as a partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across […]
Lake Tyler area sees heavy damage, power outages from recent storm
“It’s the worst that I’ve ever seen, as far as back-to-back storms, they seem to happen over and over and over, and it’s not just the rain but it’s the wind that seems to get us,” said Brent Allen, owner of the Lake Tyler Marina Resort.
JOB ALERT: Lowe’s in Lindale needs a Part Time – Loader/Cart Associate
All Lowe’s associates deliver quality customer service while maintaining a store that is clean, safe, and stocked with the products customers need. As a Customer Service. Associate/Loader, this means:. Being friendly, professional, and engaging customers to help answer questions. Retrieving, loading, and replenishing merchandise. Helping customers and staff move...
Tyler officials ask residents to avoid driving as severe weather hits
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler is asking residents to avoid non-essential travel as multiple traffic signals, trees and powerlines are down. According to a release, drivers are asked to drive slow and turn around if they see water over the roadway and residents are asked to avoid driving if not essential. As […]
12th annual Junebug Summer Fair to usher in the season
BEN WHEELER, Texas (KETK) – The 12th annual installment of the Ben Wheeler Junebug Summer Fair is in full swing and will continue through Saturday. The festival is an outlet for local musicians and artists to share their ideas and talents. The festival will feature live art, music, face painting and food. On Saturday, the […]
36th Tyler Cattle Baron's Ball sees big turnout
From the most bedazzled pairs of boots to all kinds of cowboy hats, more than 850 people came out to the Texas Rose Horse Park on Saturday to support the 36th annual Tyler Cattle Baron’s Ball. “We’re raising money to support our mission for cancer patients and their families,”...
Benefit set for 4th at Mineola preserve
The Mineola Community Friends organization, which has put on free holiday dinners in partnership with Logan’s Place, plans a Friends of July celebration Thursday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Mineola Nature Preserve. There will be a car show from 9-3, music and food from...
PHOTOS: East Texas hit by severe weather, trees fall, roads flooded
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As severe weather moves through East Texas on Monday, several trees have fallen and flooded roads have been reported. Around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, more than 99,000 East Texans were reportedly with out power. Lindale Police Department said that Hamrick Street to County Road 2710 on Highway 16 is flooded. Jefferson […]
Quitman church welcomes community
Despite big puddles in the parking lot and looming gray skies above, the turnout for the Faith Baptist Church of Quitman block party was considerable Saturday. Shouts of joy, chattering and Christian music came from all quarters at the block party, which was situated in Faith Baptist’s sizeable parking lot. The event, which has been held for seven years according to FBC pastor Mike Midkiff, was attended by over 200 people and was completely free for attendees.
Falling trees, large limbs cause damage across area parks
TYLER, Texas — East Texas has fought through multiple days of heavy rain and wind that has caused trees to topple over on homes causing plenty of damage. In the last week, the National Weather Service have measured more that nine inches of rain in Smith County. "I’m kind...
Comic book show Saturday in Mineola
Thousands of collectible comic books and trading cards will be for sale at the first Mineola Comic Market, Saturday June 8 at the Annex, 119 N. Johnson Street. The Market will run from 10am-5pm, with admission free to the public. Several comic dealers will be on-site to buy, sell and trade comic books and related collectibles. Free comics will also be available to children 12 and under.
The 2024 Gold Award Girl Scout speaks about her award winning project
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Elizabeth Cater with the Girls Scout of North East Texas stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to discuss her award winning Gold Award project. Elizabeth’s Gold Award project, “Red, White, & BBQ,” established a welcoming outdoor space at CampV, a veterans’ campus in East Texas.
Oncor official: ‘This is going to be a slow process’
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A combination of electrical problems both big and small are to blame for power outages across East Texas, according to Tom Trimble, Oncor’s customer service east region manager. “It’s really bad,” he said. “This is going to be a slow process.”. As...
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