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Community celebrates Independence Day with Blast Over Bullard
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – The East Texans over in Bullard were having an explosively good time with their annual Blast Over Bullard July 4th community celebration on Saturday. “So I think it really brings our community out together. We really missed it during COVID, it was something that everyone missed and was really yearning for,” […]
Which plants can take this summer heat?
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas is known to have hot dry summers, which can be bad for plants. Elizabeth Hoover with Hughes Plant Farm said not to worry because there are some beautiful flowers that can tolerate higher temperatures. “This is a type of vinca called Catharanthus kawaii, and it does really well, all the […]
Man drowns while swimming with family, friends at Lake Nacogdoches, police say
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The Nacogdoches Police Department said that a man drowned at Lake Nacogdoches on Saturday. Nacogdoches PD said that officers responded to the west side park at the lake at around 7:11 p.m. after getting reports of a man who possibly drowned. Nacogdoches PD, Nacogdoches Fire Department, Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Former John Tyler football standout and NFL free agent Tyus Bowser holds annual youth football camp in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Former John Tyler (Tyler High) football standout and NFL free agent Tyus Bowser held his annual youth football camp at the Tyler High School indoor facility Saturday. Bowser was all smiles as he took the time to coach up local kids in football and also instill words of wisdom and life […]
Former Longview Football standout, Ravens DT Broderick Washington Jr. holds second annual youth football camp at Lobo Stadium
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — It’s no secret Longview has produced its fair share of talented football players. One of those standouts on the gridiron, former Lobo and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington Jr., held his second annual youth football camp over the weekend at Lobo Stadium in Longview. Washington Jr., who signed a three-year […]
FEMA recovery centers in some East Texas counties to close on Sundays
TRINITY, Texas (KETK) – FEMA Region 6 has announced that several disaster recovery centers across the state and here in East Texas will start to be closed on Sundays starting June 30. The following counties will have their FEMA disaster recovery centers start to be closed on Sundays: FEMA disaster recovery centers not listed like […]
Saturday Forecast: Excessive heat warning in effect today
TODAY: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a spotty storm or two. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 77. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two around. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 78. High: 97. Winds: S 5-10 […]
1 dead after crash on Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District #2 (ESD2) said one person died after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Old Jacksonville Highway near Toll 49 on Friday. Nikki Simmons with Smith County ESD2 said the crash occurred when a Jeep and an SUV collided. The driver of the Jeep reportedly died after being […]
East Texans can expect sweeter watermelons this season
GRAPELAND, Texas (KETK) — East Texas farm stand owners are racing to Wade Pennington and Sons farm to get their hands on sweet watermelons. The sandy East Texas soil and warm springs are key factors in creating the sweetest melons. However, this year’s weather and severe storms have caused crops to take longer than expected. […]
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