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‘Angel in disguise’: Quitman nurse awarded for exceptional care
QUITMAN, Texas (KETK) – A Quitman wound care nurse is being recognized for going above and beyond helping patients and fellow nurses alike. Tracy Whinery was given a DAISY Award for outstanding patient care at UT Health Quitman. She was nominated by a colleague who explained how Whinery helped her while she was in need. […]
Sulphur Springs talks economy following Total Solar Eclipse
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With one of the longest times under totality in Sulphur Springs last week, thousands of visitors made their way to Hopkins County. Because of the influx in traffic, KETK checked in with the Chamber of Commerce about the economic impact. “We only saw about half as many visitors as we anticipated […]
East Texas Food Bank to offer new mobile pantry in Grand Saline
GRAND SALINE — The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) will offer a new Mobile Pantry on the fourth Friday of every month with fresh produce in Grand Saline located in Van Zandt County, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., beginning April 26. The distribution will take place at the Grand Saline High School Football Stadium at 500 W Stadium Dr.
Sulphur Springs city government publishes temporary land line numbers during phone outage
In Sulphur Springs, trouble with local land lines has resulted in the city publishing temporary phone numbers to help locals get in touch with city offices while the technical problems persist. The city has published four temporary phone numbers for the main business office, the police non-emergency line, the permits and zoning office, and the municipal court. The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office is helping the city police department by accepting calls as well. Emergency 9-11 lines are operational as normal. Details available at the Sulphur Springs Police Department Facebook Page, or at the city’s website, sulphurspringstx.org.
East Texas ParaCon coming this weekend
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Melissa McGinnis and Dr. Rita Louise stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to tell us about their upcoming ParaCon event this weekend. The event will be held on April 19-20 at 119 N Johnson St. in Mineola. Event organizer Melissa McGinnis said “Its a full day...
Sulphur Springs superintendent talks $157 million proposed bond package
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas (KLTV) - Voters in Sulphur Springs will soon cast their ballots on the school district’s proposed $157 million bond package. If passed, the bond will fund the construction of two brand-new elementary schools and the renovation of three existing ones. Barbara Bush Primary would be renovated...
Bears earn pair of victories against Yantis
Bears earn pair of victories against Yantis Image Brody Gunn (5) delivers a pitch during the second game of the Bears' doubleheader against Yantis Friday. Gunn was the winning the pitcher in both of the Bears' victories, winning the first game in releif, then pitching six innings in the second game. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
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