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SMALL TOWN LIVE: Celebrating 175 years of friendly, beautiful Brownsboro
BROWNSBORO, Texas (KETK) – In this edition of Small Town Live, KETK’s Isaac Ramirez got to visit Brownsboro, one of the oldest and friendliest cities in East Texas. Brownsboro is a city in Henderson County with a population of 1,270 friendly people. According to the Texas State Historical Association, the city is named after John […]
Records: National president of Ugly Man Cossacks arrested in connection to murder
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Kemp man was arrested Tuesday in suspicion of leading an outlaw motorcycle club in the murder of an East Texas motorcyclist. Kevin Dale Higgins, 57, was charged with direct street gang activities, a first degree felony, in connection with the motorcycle club Ugly Man Cossacks. The Cossacks have been reported on for the murder of Brandon Edwards, of Ben Wheeler, who was shot to death in Arp on May 2, 2022, for his membership in a rival club. According to an affidavit for Chad Michael Crowell, 38, of Eustace, Higgins is believed to be the national president of the Ugly Man Cossacks, and ultimately gave the order that resulted in Edwards’ death.
East Texans preparing for tax-free weekend for emergency supplies
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - We are entering severe weather season throughout the state, and Texans are preparing to stock up on all of their emergency supplies this weekend, during the annual sales tax holiday. Kevin Lyons, a spokesperson with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts says this holiday was passed...
Tyler skunk tests positive for rabies, second in April
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A skunk in Tyler tested positive for rabies, marking the second positive rabies test this month. Tyler Animal Services was alerted by the Texas Department of State Health Services on Wednesday that one skunk they had submitted for analysis tested positive for rabies. The city said that the skunk had been […]
JOB ALERT: Goodwill Industries of East Texas in Tyler needs an Employment Specialist Coordinator
Job Description: Provide oversight of departmental documentation. Assist in training process of new staff as well as ongoing training to existing staff. Coordinate day to day departmental communication, scheduling, and review of internal and state documentation. Provide administrative support to management. Provide updates to Manager of Mission Services on a...
UT Tyler honors outgoing president Calhoun
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – UT Tyler honored retiring president Dr. Kirk Calhoun with their President’s Picnic on the Plaza event on Thursday. Calhoun has been with UT Tyler for 22 years and told KETK that he thinks the university will keep succeeding after he is gone. “We set up a wonderful leadership structure here, a […]
From The Archives: East Texas rodeo stars
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In this From the Archives report from 2016 we go back to recognize the rodeo stars of East Texas. “Each time you get on [a bull] its almost like a drug,” Don Graham, former bull riding champion said. Most people would be hesitant to take a bull for a ride, but […]
Tyler boil water notice rescinded
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - On Monday, April 22, 2024, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) required the City of Tyler (PWS 2120004) public water system to issue a Boil Water Notice for the west side of the City to inform customers that due to reduced system pressures resulting from a water main break, the water was required to be boiled prior to use for drinking or human consumption purposes.
Academy donates $1,000 to second annual CBS19 Urban Kids Fishing Derby
TYLER, Texas — The second annual CBS19 Urban Kids Fishing Derby is kicking off Saturday morning. On Wednesday, Academy Sports and Outdoors made a big donation of $1,000 to the derby. That paid for more than 100 fishing rods for kids (ages 15 and under) that will be given away Saturday.
East Texas Giving Day to benefit nonprofits, fund projects across region
TYLER, Texas — The largest day of giving across East Texas is happening soon!. East Texas Giving Day will take place Tuesday, April 30, and more than 300 nonprofits from across the region are seeking monetary donations to fund projects and programs, or get specialized equipment. The East Texas...
East Texas filmmakers preview upcoming movie ‘Possum Trot’
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Rebekah Weigel and Josh Weigel, East Texas filmmakers behind the new Possum Trot movie, joined East Texas Now to discuss the project. Possum Trot is executive produced by Letitia Wright, renowned for her role in Black Panther, alongside Nika King and Joe Knittig. The film is directed by Joshua Weigel known for his work on The Butterfly Circus, and written and produced by Joshua and Rebekah Weigel, the creative minds behind the same project.
City of Whitehouse to begin construction on new community center
WHITEHOUSE Texas (KLTV) - The City of Whitehouse is set to begin the latest phase of its strategic plan. The building at 109 East Main Street will be renovated into the city’s community center. Mayor James Wansley says the city saw the need for a new gathering space for residents.
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