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Local Dollar Tree closed after car drove through entrance
FLINT, Texas — A car drove through the front of a Dollar Tree location in Flint Tuesday afternoon, causing the location to close. The incident took place around 3 p.m., and did not cause any injuries to the employees, according to Smith County's Emergency Services District 2. Workers are...
2 Jacksonville men arrested for copper theft found hiding on top of deer stand, sheriff says
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Two Jacksonville men were arrested on Sunday for copper theft after leading authorities and dogs on a chase through the woods. According to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Department, they were called to CR 3212 at a salt water plant about a theft. When deputies arrived, they reportedly noticed two people […]
Grammy Winning Hip Hop Star Parks Mysterious Container In Tyler
Social media started buzzing when Grammy winning hip hop star Tyler The Creator announced that he would be dropping a new album on Oct. 28th and for some reason East Texas has become a part of the album's rollout. If you're not familiar with Tyler The Creator, let's get you...
Marshall woman gets 9 years for 2021 shooting death of Henderson man
LONGVIEW, Texas — A Marshall woman was sentenced last week to nine years in prison in connection with a 2021 Longview shooting that killed a Henderson man. Tolla Michelle McNeely, 43, who was originally charged with murder, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter on Oct. 14, according to Gregg County judicial records. She was found guilty in the death of Jose Manuel Delarosa, 40.
Dog dead after lawn fire spreads to home near Whitehouse
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – Firefighters responded to a fire near Whitehouse on Tuesday afternoon that resulted in the death of a dog. According to Smith County Emergency Services District 2, at approximately 1:30 p.m. a call was received a bout a lawn that was on fire and spreading towards a home at 18861 CR 2323. […]
Cash Drops Are Happening In This Texas Town, Here’s How To Cash In
This video content has consumed and filled up my Reels on my Facebook page. There's one thing that everyone in this world loves, even little children who don't know its value. That's MONEY! Whether it's the dollar bill, a Euro, Yen, Peso, Pound, Rupee, Ruble, or Swiss Franc, EVERYONE loves money.
Specialist evaluated seized dogs from the alleged dog fighting ring in Tyler
TYLER, Texas — "Her words were they don’t know how to be dogs," Smith County Animal Control Supervisor Amber Greene. Smith County Animal Control hired a behavioral specialist from Jacksonville, Florida to evaluate the 28 game-bred pit bulls from the alleged dog fighting bust last month. Sixty-nine dogs...
Longview playground closes for revitalization
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – One Longview public playground will temporarily close while it undergoes construction, city officials said. According to the City of Longview, KidsView Playground at Lear Park on 100 HG Mosley Pkwy is closed as of Monday, Oct. 21 and is expected to be under construction until spring 2025. The city said the […]
Thousands Of Americans Love This Famous Texas Thanksgiving Bird
It's a cultural thing. If you grew up eating smoked turkey you' re more than likely going to have a nostalgia for it built into your taste buds. On the other hand if you've never eaten smoked anything, that smokey flavor might just be overwhelming. Every Thanksgiving and Christmas thousands...
Early voting brings out more voters this election year
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – Early voting saw it’s first ballots of the season, giving Texans the opportunity to vote in what could be tight presidential and senate races. Voting sites in Smith, Gregg and Rusk counties had voters saying they are pleased with the process, while election workers are surprised by turnout number so far. […]
4 Texas Traffic Laws That You Might Not Be Aware Of
There are a lot of rules when it comes to driving on Texas roads. Antyime you get behind the wheel you're taking on a lot of responsibility. Not just for yourself, but for any passengers you have in the vehicle with you and the other drivers on the road too.
Tuesday Evening Forecast: Dry & warm weather continues
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild. Low: 62. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 90. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and very warm. Low: 63. High: 89. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and very warm. Low: 62. High: 88. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and […]
East Texas May Have to Wait Until November to Get Any Rainfall
We are a little past the halfway mark of October, and it has been around a month since the last significant rainfall in East Texas. Officially, no rain has been recorded for the month at the Angelina Airport. Likewise, no rain has fallen at the official measuring stations for Tyler...
East Texas Crisis Center to receive $500,000 to support domestic violence survivors
TYLER, Texas — The East Texas Crisis Center was awarded $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice to support domestic violence survivors. U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) announced on Monday that the funding comes from the DOJ's Office on Violence Against Women to help the ETCC provide transitional housing, job training and counseling.
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