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MINEOLA, Texas (KETK) — “I describe that place as a hell disguised as a haven,” said a former employee of Mini ‘S’ Exotic Zoo.  An ex-employee is now speaking out about conditions inside the Mineola Mini ‘S’ Zoo.   “The conditions were so bad that it wasn’t just the animals that I was concerned about, […]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas electricity companies and cooperatives have reported that 3,724 power outages are active as storms move through the area on Saturday. Tyler Police Department confirmed that officers are conducting traffic at multiple intersections that are down because of power outages. Officials said the intersections are being worked while crews try […]

UPDATE: Tyler Police Department identified the man who was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in downtown Tyler as Randy Daniels, 61. Officials said that Daniels and the victim knew each other and that this was an isolated incident. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Tyler Police Department officials said that a man was cut […]

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A 5.11 Tactical outdoor clothing and equipment store is set to open near Broadway Square Mall in Tyler, building permits and company listings show. According to City of Tyler records and a 5.11 Tactical job listing, the new store will be located at 4801 South Broadway Avenue Suite #102A. The company […]

Great Texas Balloon Race founder Bill Bussey doesn't usually take passengers in his racing balloon, but today he made an exception. Tyler animal rehab operator warns against taking in wildlife. Updated: 5 hours ago. The rescue group rehabilitates wildlife with their own funds and has taken in over 100 raccoons,...

A former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy was sentenced today to 44 months in prison for violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. According to court documents, Steven “Craig” Shelton, 62, previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on or about Sept. 21,...

LINDALE, Texas — A three-vehicle crash closes northbound lanes on Highway 69 in Lindale Thursday night. According to Tyler Police spokesperson Andy Erbaugh, there is traffic on northbound lanes on HWY 69 due to a crash involving three-vehicles. One person was taken to a local hospital for non-threatening injuries,...

LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - The Lindale Police Department and Smith County Sheriff’s Office were involved in a high speed chase that ended with the suspect crashing out and fleeing on foot. According to the Lindale PD chief, officers attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop but the suspect refused...

Stacker compiled statistics about where people in Van Zandt County are looking to buy homes using cross-market demand and monthly inventory data from Realtor.com.

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TYLER, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A zoo in Texas has welcomed a new litter of cheetah cubs. According to the Caldwell Zoo, the cubs were born on May 31 to their mother named Orchid and father named Flap. The cubs’ mother has been very attentive while nursing her new children,...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Tyler man accepted a plea deal Friday to serve 18 years in prison for causing a deadly crash last year. Nicholas Ray Agustin, 20, pleaded guilty to charges of intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault for a crash he caused last October. It happened on State Highway 110 near Tyler, when Agustin crossed into the other lane of traffic, where he collided with another car.

In 2025 Vehicles in the State of Texas may no longer require inspection. A woman claims to have stopped a stabbing taking place in the square in Tyler.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Keep Tyler Beautiful revealed a new 19-panel mural at the Hillside Art Wall in Hillside Park on Saturday. The wall is just one part of the city’s effort to give local artists of all ages the opportunity to show off their work for the whole city to see. “This is my […]

Former Van Zandt County chief deputy gets 44 months in prison for striking handcuffed arrestee. Speaking in court, Craig Shelton said he accepted full responsibility for violating the victim’s civil rights. Shelton also acknowledged his desire for drug and alcohol counseling, which was included in his sentence. Former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Sgt. Blake Snell also was sentenced in an obstruction of justice case resulting from the 2021 incident involving Shelton. Snell was accused of lying to investigators about the incident, according to information presented in court.

A Tyler man has been indicted on a manslaughter charge after being accused of giving a 17-year-old illicit drugs that led to his death. Billy Bernard Maddox, Jr., 27, was booked into the Smith County Jail on May 26 the indictment in connection with the April 23, 2022 death of teen Preston Hawley.

Truckers Are Definitely Gonna Wanna See One Of These In East Texas Soon.... As I may have mentioned before, I used to be an OTR Truck driver before I got into radio and its a hard profession for a lot of folks to stay in. One of the many factors why being a trucker is tough is finding a place to park your truck when you have to shut down for the day due to government regulations.

Get the whole family ready for an exciting summer of movies and only for ONE DOLLAR per ticket! At Time Square Grand Slam, in Tyler, you can enjoy their KidFlix Summer Movie Series with family-friendly films playing each week for the entirety of summer. Starting June 9th and running all...

Its National Donut Day and recently people who live in the Tyler, Texas area chimed in on where the best place to get donuts in the area are. Curious to hear whether or not you think there are any you think we missed. Be sure and let me know at tara.holley@townsquaremedia.com.

Traffic on Broadway Avenue in Tyler was affected Friday afternoon after a gas leak, Tyler police said. One southbound lane and one northbound land of S. Broadway Ave were closed beginning around 2:45 p.m. due to a gas leak in the area, according to Andy Erbaugh, Tyler Police Department Public Information Officer.