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Crockett doubles down on Biden support post-debate: Trump ‘only cares about himself’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) doubled down on her support of President Biden as calls for him to drop out rise, and warned of a second term with former President Trump because he “only cares about himself.” Crockett joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Saturday to discuss the fallout from Biden’s poor debate performance and the growing…
Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
Health Inspection Report Week of 7/07/2024
The Inspection Services Department carries out the general health & safety inspections of occupancies requiring a health permit within the jurisdiction of the City of Nacogdoches. The primary function of the Health Inspector is the interpretation, inspection and field compliance efforts of the technical codes and laws. These codes and laws are Federal, State and Local. In addition the Health Inspector with support from the Inspection Services Department carries out the responsibility of data entry, account billing and record keeping.
Ellen Trout Zoo closed Monday due to weather concerns
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - The Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin will be closed Monday due to weather concerns in the area. According to a press release, the Ellen Trout Zoo will be closed to the public today in anticipation of harsh weather conditions. Staff will still be onsite on Monday to ensure the continued care of all animals.
All City of Lufkin phone lines, including non-emergency police/fire service, down due to communications company outage
LUFKIN, Texas — All City of Lufkin phone lines are down due to an outage with Consolidated Communications. The outage includes non-emergency lines for Lufkin police and fire services. If you have a non-emergency issue requiring police or fire service, please dial 911 until further notice. "We are actively...
‘Water for My Soul’ project to give Lufkin community access to free bottled water
LUFKIN, Texas (KTRE) - A group in Lufkin has come up with a way to give everyone access to clean and cool water during the summer. “Immediately, I thought, ‘What a great idea,’ so I jumped into my car, I went and got some water, a bucket and some ice, and I said, ‘I’m going to take it to her,’” Sonia Jodarski, who lives in Lufkin, said.
Homeowner threatens power crews with firearm, causing power outage
KILGORE, Texas — A woman in Kilgore threatened power crews with a firearm, leading to a delayed power outages in the city's southern part, according to a statement from the Kilgore Police Department. The incident began when two SWEPCO crews were working to clear a large branch from a...
Polk County judge declares local state of disaster
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Polk County Judge Sydney Murphey declared a local state of disaster ahead of tropical storm Beryl on Saturday. The storm is expected to pass over Polk County as they’re still trying to recover from widespread flooding they had back in April. With Beryl hitting the declaration says more flooding will […]
Sandbag locations in Jefferson, Orange County
Jefferson/Orange County — In Jefferson County, Sandbags will be available for residents of Hamshire and Fannett at Jefferson County Precinct 3: 24420 HWY 124, Hamshire, TX 77622. Distribution will begin immediately and continue until supplies are exhausted. Residents are encouraged to take only what they need to ensure that...
'She will be missed': Tyler car club holds benefit show for member who died unexpectedly
On June 8, Charity Hobbs underwent a hysterectomy. Later that evening, her husband, Christopher Hobbs, said everything seemed normal. But he recalls his wife leaning on him. He thought she fell asleep — but she didn't wake up. Christopher said he still doesn't know for sure why Charity, 44,...
Small tornado spotted in Beaumont as Beryl comes to Texas
BEAUMONT, Texas — People near I-10 and MLK in Beaumont spotted a small tornado as one of the feeder bands from Beryl came ashore. Around 7:30 p.m. a small tornado was spotted near 11th Street and North Street as well as at MLK and I-10. Our 12News Weather Impact...
East Texas veteran back home with family after near deportation
RUSK, Texas (KLTV) - Julio Torres, a veteran and minister in Rusk, returned home before July Fourth after a week-long battle to stop his deportation. Torres has been a permanent resident in the U.S. since 1993 and has lived with his family in Rusk for a few years. “This is...
Man wanted for capital murder in New Boston, Texas
NEW BOSTON, Texas - One person is dead and another was critically injured in a shooting Saturday night on N. Lindsey Street in New Boston, Texas. Both were shot multiple times. One died at the scene. The second was taken to the hospital. Police have one person detained and are...
Texas Standard for July 8, 2024: San Antonio utility shuts off water to hundreds after apartment owners stiff the bill
Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, July 8, 2024:. Texas Standard continues to closely track the effects of Hurricane Beryl and its impact on Texas: its winds, trajectory, storm surge and more. Space City Weather’s Eric Berger shares an update on the latest developments:. And Houston...
WC 11 YEAR OLDS SEASON ENDS WITH PAIR OF LOSSES ON SUNDAY
The 2024 Little League Season came to an end for the Washington County 11-Year-Old Boys on Sunday night as they dropped a pair of games in Burton. Lufkin defeated Washington County 6-0 in a winner's bracket game. Lufkin pitchers Tiernan Chala and Grayson Due combined for a no-hitter. With the...
LITTLE LEAGUE TIME AND LOCATION MOVED
The Washington County 11 Year Old All-star Section 1 Tournament Game against Lufkin that was scheduled for this (Sunday) afternoon has been moved and has a new start time. Due to the rain, the game is being moved from Brenham to Burton. The start time has now been moved back to 5pm.
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