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East Texans look ahead to Donald Trump’s RNC speech
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Ahead of former President Donald Trump’s first speech since the failed assassination attempt, Thursday night at RNC he will be speaking as he accepts his party’s nomination for president. “Mr. Trump realizes that he’s only here by the grace of God,” said Bullard resident, Rich Cole. Thursday night’s address from Trump […]
Mike Elko, Texas A&M set to renew the Lone Star Showdown in the SEC
DALLAS, Texas (KETK) — Mike Elko is back on the sidelines in College Station, this time as the Aggies head coach. The New Jersey native can’t wait to lead Texas A&M moving forward and is excited to renew the rivalry with Texas in November. “I think it’s great for the state, I think it’s great […]
Thursday Night Forecast: Active weather pattern continues with cooler temperatures
TONIGHT: Isolated showers and storms possible to the south. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 72. Winds: NE 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two in Deep East Texas. Chance of rain: 20%. High: 89. Winds: NE 10 MPH. SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a pop-up storm in the afternoon. Chance of […]
Tiger Creek announces first group tours since COVID-19, lawsuit
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tiger Creek Animal Sanctuary in Tyler has announced their first public group educational tours since the COVID-19 pandemic and an animal cruelty lawsuit settlement. The animal sanctuary’s tours will start back up on July, 22 and they’ll then have tours every week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. The group […]
2 arrested in investigation into East Texas kennel where dog died, others found living in ‘unsuitable’ conditions
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Two people have been arrested for animal cruelty after officials discovered malnourished and mangy dogs at a a facility operated by the City of Center. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Lindley, 39 of Center, and Christal Gayle Lindley, 44 of Center, for cruelty to non-livestock animals and determined […]
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. A study from Deloitte showed that on average families spend $582 per child on back-to-school supplies. “School supplies are a necessity” said LaToyia Jordan […]
Former bail bondswoman arrested for drug, gun charges in East Texas
UPSHUR COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A former bail bondswoman was arrested on drug and gun charges on Tuesday. According to the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office, Shannon Rosser of Diana was arrested on two counts of manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance and one charge of possession of a stolen firearm. Officers visited her home for an […]
City of Tyler warns against HUD waiting list scam
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler posted on their Facebook warning of a scam advertising to be an application for their Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). According to the post, the city showed an example of the scam post, which advertised a link to fill out an application for the waiting list of Tyler’s […]
DOJ sues Southwest Key for ‘severe sexual abuse and rape’ of sheltered children
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Southwest Key Programs Inc., alleging that the Texas non-profit organization has engaged in a pattern of sexual abuse of children in its shelters. Southwest Key is a national non-profit organization with at least 29 shelters for unaccompanied migrant children across several states, including […]
Marshall’s Amtrak station to hold fundraiser event
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) — The City of Marshall announced a fundraiser event on Friday to help maintain the Amtrak station. The “Dollars for the Depot” will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 800 North Washington Avenue. It will be hosted by KMHT Radio and the Marshall Depot Board of Directors where people […]
Former Daingerfield ISD special education aide charged with 30 counts of possessing child porn
DAINGERFIELD, Texas (KETK) – A former aide at Daingerfield ISD is being charged with 30 counts of possession of child pornography. Eddie Carroll Dollgener, 58, was arrested last Friday for 10 counts, and 20 more counts were added the following Tuesday as Sgt. Susan Laake secured more warrants. School officials said Dollgener was previously an […]
NEW DETAILS: Barricaded man at Longview gas station had possible ‘mental episode’
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Following an hours-long standoff at a Longview gas station, a man who barricaded himself in a bus was found dead of a “self-inflicted injury.” According to the Longview Police Department, at approximately 3:20 a.m. officers responded to a local gas station in the 300 block of South Eastman Road for a […]
Thursday Midday Forecast: Rain chances bring cooler temperatures
THIS AFTERNOON: A 30% chance of showers and storms. Highs in the mid-80s. Wind: N 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of showers. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: NE 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms in Deep East Texas. Highs in the upper-80s to low-90s. […]
Van residents react to sudden changes in city leadership
VAN, Texas (KETK) – In July, the city of Van lost its police chief, city manager, mayor and a councilmember. The changes stem from the controversial firing of their police chief by the city manager. Now, people who live in Van say they just want things to go back to normal. Community members gathered at […]
East Texas Rancher helps uncover a genetic mystery
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – After years and several tests, Texas scientists are getting a better understanding of what caused calves in one East Texas herd to die young. “What they were seeing was a nervous condition in that those calves, which happened sometimes soon after birth, sometimes they could be a little older,” Dr. Thomas […]
Texas enjoys the spotlight as the Horns participate in their first SEC Media Days
DALLAS, Texas (KETK) — All eyes were on Texas during day three of SEC Media Days at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The Longhorns, who joined the SEC July 1, took part in their first SEC Media Days. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian, quarterback Quinn Ewers, offensive tackle Kelvin Banks Jr. and cornerback Jahdae Barron all […]
East Texas delegate speaks on attending first RNC event
TYLER, Texas (KETK)– An East Texas delegate is sharing his experience at his first Republican National Convention. Tracy Vincent, a state delegate from Gregg County said the most memorable moment so far was when former President Donald Trump made his first public appearance after surviving his attempted assassination last weekend. “To me, he was subdued […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Storm chances continue through Thursday
TONIGHT: Scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. Chance of rain: 60%. Low: 74. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few showers and thunderstorms around. Some storms may be strong. Chance of rain: 60%. High: 86. Winds: N 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two. Chance of rain: […]
Crash in Rusk County leaves 1 dead, traffic rerouted
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Rusk County Office of Emergency Management said a crash that occurred on Wednesday afternoon resulted in one fatality. According to a release, the crash happened on State Highway 315 and County Road 3202 at approximately 3:40 p.m. and “resulted in a fatality.” Officials said that northbound traffic is being […]
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