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3-year-old flighted to Dallas hospital after near drowning in Henderson County
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A 3-year-old child was taken to a Dallas hospital after nearly drowning in Henderson County Tuesday morning. According to the Payne Springs Fire and Rescue, volunteers were told about a possible drowning in Enchanted Oaks around 10 a.m. Firefighters and EMS arrived at the scene and began treating the child.
Community raising money for Lake Palestine tornado victims
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – After damaging storms, the community of Henderson County is rallying together to raise money for storm victims this 4th of July weekend. The storm in may, left behind scattered debris, damaged buildings and destroyed boats and RVs in Lake Palestine. The cleanup process has been ongoing. “We’ve had more help,” said worker […]
Man arrested after suspected fentanyl, meth found during Henderson County traffic stop
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said that a man was arrested after suspected methamphetamines and fentanyl were found during a traffic stop on Thursday. At around 3 p.m. on Thursday a Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy reportedly did a traffic stop on a white 2019 Dodge Challenger for an alleged […]
Traffic stop led to the arrest of a man after a K9 unit detected narcotics in his vehicle
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop led to the arrest of a man after a K9 unit detected narcotics in his vehicle, authorities said.On Thursday, June 27, 2024, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Deputy Jude Bonner conducted a traffic stop on a 2019 white Dodge Challenger driven by Aaron Chase Calvert for a traffic violation. Kaufman County K9 Deputy Kevin Shaw assisted in the stop, and K9 Vinnie conducted a free air sniff around the vehicle, giving a positive alert for narcotics, according to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office.A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed suspected methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl hidden under the steering wheel column. Calvert was arrested on two counts of manufacturing or delivering a controlled substance. He was transported to the Henderson County Jail, where he was arraigned by Henderson County Justice of the Peace Precinct 5 Tanya Norris, who set his bail at $200,000.
Narcotics searches render large drug stash
A large quantity of suspected cocaine along with a large amount of marijuana that was packaged in gallon size bags was found during the narcotics search along with a large amount of THC wax and THC Vape Cartridges were located. Courtesy Photo/HCSO. Rifles with high-capacity magazines were recovered during the...
LIST: 4th Of July Firework Shows Happening In East Texas
Beginning this Saturday, the East Texas nighttime sky is going to be filled with lots of color thanks to the huge 4th of July fireworks shows. Huge professional fireworks shows will be happening in Tyler, Longview, Kilgore, Henderson, Lufkin, Nacogdoches, and other places throughout East Texas. The July 4th holiday lands on Thursday this year and many of the shows will be taking place that night. Hopefully, you'll get to enjoy an extended four-day holiday weekend!
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