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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 […]
The FBI Is On The Case Of The Mysterious Brookshire’s Bomb Threats
A Dangerous Game Is Being Played By One Or Maybe A Group Of Idiots That Has Law Enforcement Officials In Texas And Other States On High Alert. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times.
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 […]
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 […]
School, job fair connects community with vital resources
Excitement buzzed outside the doors of the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center on Thursday morning, where a crowd eagerly awaited entry to the second annual Back to School & Job Fair. The event was organized by BCFS Health & Human Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to a range of vital services...
UT Tyler LUC breaks expansion ground
“We are excited about this new facility, which helps with our collective impact and projected growth on the nearly 50 acres on the campus”. UT Tyler LUC groundbreaking ceremony. The University of Texas at Tyler broke ground on the expansion of the UT Tyler Longview University Center. The 10,144-square-foot annex...
Pets of the Week: Parker and Izzy
Meet Parker & Izzy – a bonded pair available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler. Their owners had a new baby and were unable to keep Parker & Izzy. These two are a real delight. They like everyone including young and older children. Parker and Izzy like cats and other dogs, and best of all they are house trained. Parker and Izzy will go home with a starter kit of food and a collar and leash.
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...
From The Archives: Tyler’s competitive rose industry
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In this From The Archives report from 1994, we take a look at the competitive industry of Tyler roses. On Broadway Avenue in 1994, it would be common to see multiple stands of people selling beautiful Tyler roses. “Going back to the quality, I take a little bit of time, reassure […]
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