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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 […]
Jackpots Baby! Texas Lottery Players Win Millions This Past Week
Over the past week, quite of few Texans have won big prizes playing Texas Lottery games. A total of 8 stores in Texas sold tickets or cards that paid out $250,000 or better. Here are the details for those big payouts. Texas Two Step. The winning numbers for the July...
Saturday Morning Forecast: Rain chances return this weekend
TODAY: Partly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a shower or two late (Especially in Deep East Texas). Chance of rain: 20%. High: 92. Winds: E 5 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. Low: 72. High: 90. Wind: SE 5 MPH. MONDAY: Mostly cloudy […]
Help 12News 'Clear the Shelters' this August and bring home a pet
BEAUMONT, Texas — 12News is joining NBC and Telemundo stations across the country to team up with hundreds of shelters to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive starting August 10, 2024, that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 1,000,000 pets have found their forever homes since the program began.
Central Texas dealerships see slow decrease in prices
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) — From gas to groceries, there are signs that inflation is starting to slow — local Car dealerships are beginning to see a drop in the increase of prices. A few experts say the car market has remained steady. According to the U.S Bureau...
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