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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 […]
Leana’s Learners Academy offering tutoring East Texas children
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Vanessa Pipkin the CEO/Founder of Lena’s Learners Academy stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss her academy. Pipkin said “This year they will now be able to help more students since they offer a virtual option. She also said now she has two...
Find something new to do in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Kristi Nipp, the Parks Services Coordinator for the City of Tyler stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss upcoming events here in the Rose City. On August 6th, The City of Tyler will be holding their Cooking for Life Class at the Rose...
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Pay to Play: Cops Say Texas Woman Hired Armed Robbers to Grab Cell Phone Containing ‘Proof of Cheating’
A Texas woman allegedly paid two men $100 to steal a man’s cell phone at gunpoint because the phone contained “proof of her infidelities,” RadarOnline.com has learned.According to the Cameron County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call in Brownsville on June 25 regarding an aggravated robbery, Front Page Detectives reported.At the scene, deputies learned two men had taken a man’s cell phone at gunpoint, authorities said.Officials stated one of the accused robbers put a gun to the victim’s head while demanding the phone, and then fired a round toward the ground to scare him before both suspects fled with...
Woman arrested after allegedly trying to cash forged check in Whitehouse, leading officials on pursuit
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – The Whitehouse Police Department said that a woman was arrested on Thursday after she allegedly led officials on a pursuit to Tyler after trying to cash a forged check at a bank. According to Whitehouse PD, they got a report from Southside Bank at Lily Road and State Highway 110 that […]
WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: How to avoid injuries while cutting food
TYLER, Texas — Preparing fresh summer snacks can be dangerous. As CBS' Cristian Benavides reports in today's Wellness Wednesday, injuries while cutting certain fruits are so common there's a name for it. Check out the video above for more!
Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Expected Across West-Central Texas
SAN ANGELO, TX – The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Angelo has issued warnings for potential thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across West-Central Texas, starting this afternoon and extending into next week. Learn More Here.
Texas Based Furniture Store Plans To Close Nearly 100 Stores Soon
A Lot Of Businesses Have Been Struggling To Get Back On Their Feet In Post-Pandemic Texas Including Another Big Retailer. Many stores are grappling with supply chain disruptions, which have led to delays in receiving inventory and increased costs. Additionally, changes in consumer behavior, such as the shift towards online shopping and rising living costs have forced consumers to cut back on discretionary spending, including furniture purchases with many opting for budget-friendly options.
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