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WebXtra: Jacksonville nurse celebrated as 51-year career comes to close
Jackie Taylor has been a nurse for 51 years, spending the last two decades at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Jacksonville. At the end of her last shift Tuesday, co-workers surprised her with a tailgate-themed retirement party.
City of Nacogdoches approves $15M for bond project’s first phase
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - The City of Nacogdoches is one step closer to getting started on the voter-approved multi-million dollar bond to improve several city projects. “This is the first step in everything getting to fruition to completion,” said city mayor Randy Johnson. The Nacogdoches City Council approved the...
Bullard, Cross Roads softball take wins
LUFKIN — Anistyn Foster struck out three and walked two, Denim Boles led the offensive attack with a home run and two RBI and the Bullard Lady Panthers closed out a Class 4A regional quarterfinal series with a 7-1 win over Little Cypress-Mauriceville. Brooklyn Brannen doubled, singled and drove...
Brook Hill Lady Guard softball beats Cypress Christian 3-0 to win TAPPS Division III state championship
ARLINGTON, Texas (KETK) — The Brook Hill Lady Guard softball team is coming home to Bullard with a state championship trophy in tow. The Lady Guard shut out the Cypress Christian Warriors 3-0 Saturday at UT Arlington to capture the TAPPS Division III state title. Karmen Miller put the Lady Guard up 2-0 early with […]
Bullard Lady Panthers advance in playoffs
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - In Lufkin on Friday night the Bullard Lady Panthers were looking to advance in the playoffs going up against Little Cypress Mauriceville. Anistyn Foster looking good in the circle for Bullard as she rings up a nice K here. Bottom of the 6th Lady Panthers with...
Whitehouse High School holds final signing day of the 2023-24 school year
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) — Friends, family, coaches and teammates gathered in Whitehouse High School’s auditorium Thursday to celebrate five Wildcat student-athletes who signed to continue their athletic careers at the college level. Whitehouse baseball infielder and right-handed pitcher Peyton Blackmon signed to play at Clarendon College in Clarendon. Blackmon’s teammate and Wildcats shortstop Kyle Adee […]
WebXtra: Groundbreaking ceremony held at site for new hotel in Nacogdoches
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A groundbreaking ceremony was held Wednesday morning at the construction site for a new Holiday Inn Express coming to Nacogdoches. Many community leaders were present at the site of US Highway 59, including Nacogdoches County Commissioner Robin Dawley. “It’s great to see something going on over...
Bullard wins series against Bridge Ciy
LUFKIN — Bullard swept two games on Saturday against Bridge City to advance in the Class 4A baseball playoffs. The Panthers won the first game 3-1 to even the series at one game apiece in the best-of-three area playoff series.
Oil tank explodes near Troup, firefighters respond
TROUP, Texas (KETK) – The Smith County Emergency Services District 2 has reported that an oil tank exploded at a site on County Road 4703 near Troup on Saturday afternoon. Smith County ESD2 responded with six career firefighters, six volunteer firefighters and a battalion chief, along with with New Summerfield and North Cherokee County Volunteer […]
East Texas Boy Scout gives back to community through flag retirement box project
BULLARD, Texas (KLTV) - An East Texas Boy Scout for over 10 years, Hunter Hassell is on his way to earning his eagle scout rank after completing his service project. That project is a flag retirement box located at the Bullard Fire Department. Tuesday evening, family, friends, and the Department...
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.
West Rusk high school baseball team display remarkable improvement ahead of postseason
WEST RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - It’s unusual for West Rusk High School to breeze through the regular season and onto playoff and yet they find themselves in the second round after sweeping a strong New Diana team. “Our last couple of games in district we lost some really tough...
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