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POLICE: 17-year-old charged with murder after weekend shooting in Kilgore
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The suspect of a weekend shooting that left one juvenile dead in Kilgore was identified and charged with murder. According to the Kilgore Police Department, 17-year-old Danyael Munoz, of Kilgore, shot and killed another juvenile at the corner of Thompson Street and Myrtle Street on Sunday. When officers arrived at the […]
Miss a retired Blue Bell flavor? Here’s how you can bring it back
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Is there a retired Blue Bell ice cream flavor you miss? Now, the beloved Texas ice cream brand is offering customers the ability to bring one back. In ‘The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament,’ 16 retired flavors will go head-to-head in the first round for fans to cast their ballot. People […]
Chapel Hill ISD announces new junior high principal
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Chapel Hill ISD announced that their board of trustees approved the hiring of a new junior high principal. According to a release, Todd Daniel has been named the new principal for Chapel Hill Junior High. The school said that Daniel has a combined 25 years in education with 13 years […]
Tuesday Midday Forecast: Another hot day, greater storm chances tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with a pop-up shower possible. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the max heat index around 109 degrees. Wind: S 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms mainly north of I-20. Lows in the upper-70s. Wind: S 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance […]
Officials search for missing teenage girl last seen near Gladewater
GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office is looking to bring a teenage girl home safely after she was last seen on Thursday. According to a release, the sheriff’s office is seeking information on 17-year-old Halo Faith Bumstead’s whereabouts after being reported missing. Bumstead is described as 5 foot 7 inches, biracial, […]
Texas insurance rates are 67% higher than national average, here’s why
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Insurance rates are rising in Texas and experts said inflation, supply chain issues, lack of labor and cost repairs are contributing factors. The rise in insurance is hurting Texans’ wallets, especially this summer. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, in 2012 the average auto insurance rate increased by 4.6% but […]
Lufkin couple to join backing choir at Carnegie Hall performance
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – A Lufkin woman, who has been with Angelina College for nearly 40 years, and her husband were invited to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall for a second time. According to a release, Beckie Compton, Angelina College’s Chairperson of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and her husband Bryan will […]
Summer heat awareness tips for people, pets
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Since it seems like this intense heat is here to stay, KETK spoke with a sports medicine coordinator and a vet for tips to keep everyone healthy this summer. It’s the first official week of summer and health experts have said it all comes down to planning. “Prepare your body ahead […]
Newly-released dashcam video shows fatal Rusk County officer-involved shooting
WARNING: This story and the attached video contain graphic content, discretion is advised. RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Newly-released dashcam footage of a Rusk County officer-involved shooting is shedding light on the 2022 death of Timothy Michael Randall. Randall, 29, was pulled over on CR 4125 near SH 64 near Turnertown on September 14, 2022 […]
FBI investigates multiple bomb threats called into East Texas Brookshire’s stores
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A bomb threat was called into a Brookshire’s grocery store in Bullard on Monday, marking the third in the span of a week in East Texas and reports of more across the state. According to a release, the Bullard Police Department said the threat was “the same report received by numerous […]
Carroll Shelby statue to be erected in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Texas (KETK) – The City of Pittsburg has announced that it plans to erect a life-sized bronze statue of famed automotive engineer and East Texas native, Carroll Shelby. “Carroll Shelby is not only a celebrated figure in the automotive world but was also acherished member of our community. His remarkable achievements resonate with thepeople […]
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