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US Rep Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas has died
(AP) – Longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas, who helped lead federal efforts to protect women from domestic violence and recognize Juneteenth as a national holiday, has died. She was 74. Lillie Conley, her chief of staff, confirmed that Jackson Lee, who had pancreatic cancer, died in Houston Friday night with her family […]
Ladies Stuck in Texas Traffic Twerk on Their Car
Traffic Jam Turns into Dance Party: Houston Ladies Twerk Their Way Through the Wait!. We've all been there – stuck in seemingly endless traffic, cursing our luck and wishing for a magical teleportation device. But what if we told you that the video at the bottom of this article...
IBWC head tells South Texas leaders Mexico will send ‘some water’
U.S. International Boundary and Water Commissioner Maria-Elena Giner met privately this week in the Rio Grande Valley with local leaders and told them that Mexico does intend to send some water it owes to South Texas, but leaders tell Border Report they worry it won't be enough as the region and farmers suffer.
CrowdStrike incident forces DPS to close all driver's license offices in Texas on Friday
Due to ongoing technology issues, the Texas Department of Public Safety has closed all of its Driver License Offices across the state as of Friday. According to a news release from the DPS, the technical issue is related to the global CrowdStrike incident, which forced DPS to cancel all scheduled driver's license appointments on Friday. ...
Federal jury in Texarkana to hear Jerry Jones' lawsuit in paternity case
TEXARKANA, Texas - The owner of the Dallas Cowboys is headed to Texarkana for court. Jury selection will begin Friday at the federal courthouse in downtown Texarkana to hear a countersuit Jerry Jones filed against a woman who has claimed for years to be his daughter. A large crowd is...
Billionaire Announces He’s Leaving California, Bringing Two Major Companies to Texas
AUSTIN, Texas (KPEL News) - California has been seeing a major outmigration problem in recent years as residents and business owners pack up and leave for other states. One of the states that has benefited most from those fleeing the Golden State is Texas, which will now see two major companies heading there thanks to their owner, billionaire and activist Elon Musk.
Patrick Mahomes Sr. court hearing set for Monday regarding third DWI
TYLER, Texas — A hearing is set for July 22 for Patrick Mahomes Sr., in regards to his indictment on a driving while intoxicated third time or more charge he received in April, in connection with a February traffic stop. In the Lone Star State, a first time DWI...
SFA artist Roberts’ work showing at Tyler gallery; selected by Glasstire for Top Five
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – An exhibition of work by Shaun Roberts, associate professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University and painting area coordinator, is showing through Aug. 7 at Gallery Main Street, Tyler. The exhibition was selected by Glasstire, the oldest online art magazine in the country dedicated to promoting visual arts in Texas, as one of its Top Five Art Events for the week of July 18.
Tyler prepares for the 91st annual Rose Festival
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – KETK is the home for the 91st Annual Texas Rose Festival and the countdown begins! The festival is only three months away and organizers were excited to kick off this year’s events. “This is our 91st year celebrating Tyler and promoting the local rose industry and expressing our civic pride,” Bill […]
Country Meat Market celebrates 70 years in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 1954, Bud Morriss returned to Tyler from World War II with the desire to start his own butcher shop. “It’s always been a very special place to come,” Country Meat Market supervisor Tom Koehler said. 70 years later, the Country Meat Market in Tyler is still slicing up meat for customers. “Humbled […]
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.
Inspiring the next generation of East Texas golfers
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) — Golf, kickball, water balloon fights, and popsicles, the First Tee of Greater Tyler wrapped up another week of junior golf camp, by having a little fun in the sun. “It’s really awesome like summer’s probably one of my favorite, ” said Nash Hankins. “Like the camp setting’s really awesome.” Nash Hankins […]
TxDOT launches "Operation Slowdown" anti-speeding campaign
TEXAS, USA — TxDOT partnered with Texas law enforcement this week to promote their "Operation Slowdown" anti-speeding campaign. Beginning July 19, TxDOT adopted the campaign to bring awareness to the rising number of speed-related crashes and deaths in Texas. According to TxDOT, speed was a factor in more than 160,000 traffic crashes in Texas last year, and 1,456 people were killed in speed-related crashes.
‘I don’t know how to feel’: Hit-and-run survivor grieves lost pregnancy
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - Casi Hughes was discharged from a rehabilitation hospital in Tyler on Friday, but she returned home still recovering from severe injuries and without answers for who is responsible for the hit-and-run that killed her unborn son. On July 3, she was crossing East Palestine Avenue with...
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
Tyler Fire Department raises awareness of outdated smoke alarms
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Friday morning, some North Tyler residents may have gotten a knock on their door from city firefighters. The Tyler Fire Department and South Tyler Rotary Club partnered up to check on families and make sure that their smoke detectors were up to date. “To know that they care,” Leslie Hilburn, North […]
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