Wells
LATEST NEWS
UPDATE: Two killed in Lufkin major crash identified
UPDATE: The City of Lufkin confirmed that Joe Leediker Jr., 74 of Lufkin, and Gary Greening Jr., 65 of Lufkin, both died in Sunday’s three-vehicle crash on South First Street. Leediker died at the scene and officials said that Greening died a short time later at a local hospital. LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City […]
Texas Diesel Nationals comes to East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Randy Cole, the president of the National Hot Rod Diesel Association stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to tell us about how the Texas Diesel Nationals is coming to East Texas. The event will take place on May 18th at Pine Valley Raceway in...
Angelina County emergency responders gather to prepare for severe weather
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Texas Room at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin was filled with leaders of different cities, schools, and governments this morning, as they heard from each other about what their responsibilities would be in case of emergencies across the county. “We do this every...
Deep East Texas sees downed trees, flooding in midst of severe weather
DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - Agencies reported flooding and damage from overnight storms Thursday night and Friday morning. As of Friday morning, at least one section of Darden Road was washed out by flooding. TxDOT Lufkin reported several flooded roads closed as of 9 p.m. Thursday in Polk County:. US...
Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers remembers fallen Angelina County officers at annual ceremony
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, the Deep East Texas Crime Stoppers held their annual ceremony to honor the fallen officers of Angelina County. It’s a day that recognizes the work and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and honoring the ones who have died in the line of duty across the nation.
Woman identified after being found in Angelina County
UPDATE: Officials said the woman has been identified. ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying a young woman found walking down the side of State Highway 94 on Sunday. She was found on State Highway 94 eastbound heading towards Lufkin in the area of Della Russell Road. […]
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.
Veterans of Foreign wars honored with raising of largest flag in Nacogdoches County
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A patriotic display of service, honor, and remembrance filled the parking lot of Startex Home & Land in Nacogdoches Monday afternoon, remembering the fallen and honoring surviving veterans of foreign wars. “It is a moment to reflect on the sacrifices of those who have served and...
Drivers should watch for traffic switch on Highway 59 in Burke
BURKE, Texas (KTRE) - One of the most recent updates to the Diboll Relief Route is a traffic switch on U.S. Highway 59 in Burke heading into Diboll. Traffic will divert to a newly paved ramp that will start at John Means Road to allow work to be completed on other parts of the project. While the diversion was scheduled to begin last week, drivers can expect the change any day now.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.