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WebXtra: Jacksonville nurse celebrated as 51-year career comes to close
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KLTV) - 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. Taylor is a huge Tom Brady fan, and she even got her own MVP trophy.
Smith County ESD2 rescues dog with broken legs
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 (ESD2) crews responded to a call from a resident on Monday that a stray dog had been hit by a car and fell into a creek near CR 35. According to Smith County ESD2, the crew of Engine 122 assisted Smith County Animal Control […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tyler ISD school bus crash causes traffic backup on Loop 323
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Tyler ISD school bus crash near Brookside Drive is causing traffic delays heading west on Loop 323. According to Tyler Police Department Public Information Officer Andy Erbaugh, a school bus and a truck crashed and are causing traffic delays. No injuries have been reported at this time. Traffic is slowed […]
Man pleads guilty to attempted kidnapping, rape of woman at Rose Rudman Park in 2019
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A man accused of attempting to kidnap and rape a woman running at the Rose Rudman Park in 2019 pleaded guilty on Monday. According to an arrest warrant, a woman finished running at Rose Rudman Park when she saw the suspect, James Earl Roberts Jr., and thought he looked suspicious and […]
Trane employees hold informational picket
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Workers from Tyler’s largest union, IUE-CWA 86782, held an informational picket at their union hall across from the Trane Technologies plant on Monday. The picket comes as the union is trying to spread awareness of their demands in the current round of contract negations with Trane Technologies. IUE-CWA 86782 recording secretary […]
Overnight Weather At Your Fingertips
East Texas (KLTV/KTRE) - Expect partly cloudy skies this evening with south winds that will stay breezy even overnight. Temperatures will drop into the lower 70s by morning. Tuesday looks to be a mix of clouds and sun, breezy again and warm with afternoon temperatures reaching the upper 80s. There is a very slight chance for an isolated shower or Tuesday and a little bit better chance for an isolated shower or a few thunderstorms on Wednesday. Chances for rain look to increase somewhat Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but may decrease again by Thursday afternoon. Quieter weather and slightly cooler temperatures will be back for Friday into the weekend.
East Texas weather is perfect environment for mosquitos to thrive
TYLER, Texas — If you've spent any time outside recently, you might have noticed those pesky mosquitos starting to make their appearance again for the season. April and May showers don’t just bring flowers, they also create the perfect environment for mosquitoes. "Moisture means mosquitos, always. It doesn’t...
Bullard man sentenced to 10 years in prison for impersonating police officer
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Bullard man accused of impersonating an officer pleaded guilty on Tuesday in the 7th District Court. Jason Fears was arrested in January 2023 after officials said he flashed red and blue lights and made a hand signal at someone to pull over in Chandler. The person Fears attempted to […]
Two local Salvation Army corps traveling to Southeast Texas to assist with flood relief
TYLER, Texas — Two East Texas Salvation Army Corps have sent crews to help in the flooding in Southeast Texas. On Monday, feeding units and trained disaster teams from Tyler and other Salvation Army units provided meal service to communities impacted by flooding in Southeast Texas. “We have quickly...
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