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Survey: Common items for cookouts rise in price ahead of Fourth of July
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With the Fourth of July approaching, many East Texans may be planning to celebrate with a backyard cookout. However, the American Farm Bureau’s market survey reported that inflation is hitting backyard celebrations heavily this year. “The cost of a summer cookout meal for 10 people is about $71.22 or about $7.12 cents a […]
Monday Night Forecast: Heat continues to build
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy. Low: 78. Winds: S 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 98. Winds: S 10 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 79. High: 99. Winds: S 10 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 78. High: 99. Winds: S 10 MPH. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated […]
Bubba’s 33 raising money to build custom home for veteran
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Bubba’s 33 has announced that their Tyler and Longview locations will be raising money to help construct a custom built home for a veteran from July 4 through July 31. The restaurants are partnering with Homes For Our Troops in order to help with the construction of a specially adapted custom […]
911 texts from woman being held in Palestine motel result in 2 arrests
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) — Two people were arrested on Friday in Palestine after reportedly holding a woman against her will at a Palestine motel. The Palestine Police Department said at around 2:19 a.m. on Friday, officers were dispatched to a motel in Palestine after receiving text messages from their 911 system from a woman claiming […]
East Texan man impersonating CPS worker arrested for sexual assault
LAMAR COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Franklin County man was arrested for impersonating a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker and sexual assault. According to a release, the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a man presenting himself as a CPS worker. He reportedly made contact with the guardian of a child, told them […]
Mahomes, Adidas, Texas Tech announce footwear, apparel partnership
LUBBOCK, Texas (KETK) – Adidas, Texas Tech University and alum Patrick Mahomes have announced a 10-year footwear and apparel deal between the school and company. Starting on July 1, adidas is now the official footwear, uniform, apparel and accessory partner of the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Mahomes, the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs quarterback […]
Former Kilgore ISD choir teacher gets 10 years for improper student relationship
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – A former Kilgore ISD choir teacher has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in connection to an improper relationship with a student case from 2022. According to KETK’s 2022 reporting on the case, Phillip Nix, 38 of Seymour, was arrested in July of 2022 after the Kilgore Police Department started […]
East Texas minor arrested for Brookshire’s bomb threats
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A Smith County minor has been arrested in connection to multiple bomb threats made to East Texas Brookshire’s stores and other locations nationwide. The Collin County Sheriff’s Office said a search warrant was conducted on June 29 where they identified a minor suspected of being responsible for the bomb threats […]
REPORTS: Klay Thompson to join Dallas Mavericks on three-year deal
DALLAS (KETK) – Free agent Klay Thompson plans to join the Dallas Mavericks after agreeing to a three-year deal, ESPN reports. According to the outlet, sources said that the $50 million deal includes a player option and is part of a multi-team sign-and-trade. Thompson, 34, has spent his career in the NBA with the Golden […]
Athens Animal Services shelter vandalized causing thousands of dollars in damage
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) — The Athens Animal Services said on Monday that their shelter had been broken into and vandalized. According to the release, the shelter said all three buildings were vandalized causing several thousands of dollars in damages. The shelter said a link will soon be posted for people who want to volunteer. Those […]
Texas sets execution date for East Texas man accused in shaken baby case
AUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – A Texas court on Monday set an execution date for Robert Roberson, who was sentenced to death in 2003 for killing his 2-year-old daughter but has consistently challenged the conviction on the claim that it was based on questionable science. Roberson has maintained his innocence while being held on death […]
Sheriff: Man arrested, charged with murder after Sunday night shooting in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – An arrest affidavit alleged that Melvin Guevara, 21 of Tyler, entered a residence and shot and killed a man whose birthday was being celebrated on Sunday. According to a release, at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Sunday deputies of the sheriff’s office responded to a shooting in the 8900 block of […]
Monday Midday Forecast: Isolated storms today, but mainly dry through July 4th
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the heat index between 105 and 110. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper-70s. Wind: S 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper-90s. Max heat index between 105 and 110. […]
Lots of high school football talent on display during SFA’s final summer football camp
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — There was plenty of high school football talent on display in Nacogdoches over the weekend. SFA Football held its final summer football camp stretched out over three days at Homer Bryce Stadium. High school players from across the Lone Star State and even outside of Texas came out to compete, get […]
Longview Juneteenth Rodeo rides on despite excessive heat warning
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Real Cowboy Association stopped in Longview on their tour to the National Black Rodeo finals on Saturday. “We put this together to showcase black cowboys, to showcase cowboys that can’t go to Vegas, California, New York City,” Real Cowboy Association general manager Maurice Cowan said. Real Cowboy Association official timekeeper Jalen James said […]
Mentoring Alliance of Tyler gets $5,000 donation from Optimum
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Optimum said they presented a $5,000 check to the Mentoring Alliance of Tyler on Thursday. The internet service company is helping to fund scholarships so Tyler ISD students can attend educational summer camps and after school programs provided by the Mentoring Alliance, according to a press release. “Optimum is committed to […]
How to protect your vehicle from the Texas heat this summer
It's summertime in Texas, and with it comes more extreme heat and the possibility of severe weather. Paired with more intense weather patterns is summer vacation, a time when many Texans will likely hit the roads seeking a little rest and reprieve.
Nacogdoches closing part of South Pecan Street till July 26
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The City of Nacogdoches said that South Pecan Street between Pilar Street and the water billing drive through will be closed from July 1 to July 26. The street will be closed for construction and renovation work happening at City Hall. Officials added that anyone paying their water bill at City […]
1 dead, 7 injured, after crash involving livestock trailer on I-20 near Kilgore
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – A fatal crash on I-20 near Kilgore resulted in one death, several injuries and four dead cattle on Sunday. According to Kilgore PD, the crash happened when a small westbound SUV was launched across the median at around 93 miles per hour and hit a truck towing a livestock trailer heading […]
1 injured, ejected from truck near Cushing
CUSHING, Texas (KETK) – The Lilbert-Looneyville Volunteer Fire Department said that one driver was injured after being ejected in a rollover crash on FM 225 near Cushing on Sunday. The crash happened on Sunday afternoon at around 2:19 p.m. in the 7900 block of FM 225. Officials said that the rollover happened when the truck’s front […]
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