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Lawsuit: Money for surrogates disappears; businesswoman turned rapper blamed
A Texas-based escrow company entrusted with managing money meant to pay surrogates is accused of stealing millions from people who were trying to grow their families in our area and around the globe. The allegations against Surrogacy Escrow Account Management LLC (SEAM) are laid out in a civil lawsuit filed...
Lufkin Parks And Recreation Holding A Family Dance Night
It is sometimes hard to be all things to all people. Luckily we have Lufkin Parks and Recreation to do just that. They have a family dance coming soon that is billed as a magical night of many themes for all families. "The Anything & Everything Dance" is on Friday, July 26 from 6:30 - 9 PM.
‘Drive 2 Remember’ Car Show back for 9th year
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The “Drive 2 Remember” car show has begun its preparations at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. Running from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, cars from across the U.S will be on display to help raise money and awareness for the East Texas Alzheimer’s Alliance.
Van ISD alumni worked on new movie ‘Twisters’
VAN, Texas (KETK) – Van Independent School District recently shared that Vandal alumni Weston McFarlin spent the last year working on the new film “Twisters”, which premieres Friday. McFarlin, who was a part of the Van High School class of 2014, worked on the film as the assistant production coordinator. “Twisters” is a standalone sequel […]
Man Loses Cool in Texas, Attacks Utility Truck Over Hurricane Beryl Power Outage
Man Attacks Texas Utility Worker Truck in the Middle of the Highway. A CenterPoint Energy utility worker in Houston, Texas, found himself on the receiving end of an angry outburst from a local resident. The incident, which can be seen in the video at the bottom of this article, shows...
Pets of the Week: Parker and Izzy
Meet Parker & Izzy – a bonded pair available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler. Their owners had a new baby and were unable to keep Parker & Izzy. These two are a real delight. They like everyone including young and older children. Parker and Izzy like cats and other dogs, and best of all they are house trained. Parker and Izzy will go home with a starter kit of food and a collar and leash.
Texas Is The Number One Worst State In Nation For Pests
There are many animals in the state of Texas. With so much surface area covered by the state, you're bound to see one animal you've never seen before. I mean, some of us have seen a fox run past us in Texas right?. Not all animals are friendly to humans...
Tyler Pickleball fundraising event to help local nonprofits
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — United Way of Smith County will kick off their 84th annual fundraising campaign to help nonprofits. The event including a pickleball tournament will be held at the Tyler Athletic and Swim Club on August 2. The tournament’s goal is to help fund nonprofit organizations in the Tyler area that aid […]
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
LIST: East Texas football players in EA Sports College Football 25
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – EA Sports College Football 25 has arrived and it’s the first time in years that East Texans can play as many of their favorite local college football players in a video game. The game, which officially comes out on Friday, is the first iteration in the “EA Sports College Football” franchise to […]
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