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Longview PD: 2 men arrested after search reveals drugs, cash, guns
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – On Monday, the Longview Police Special Investigation Apprehension (SIA) unit, alongside the Gregg County Organized Drug Enforcement (CODE) unit, found guns, drugs and cash as part of a search, resulting in two arrests. According to the Longview PD, the SIA and CODE units executed a search warrant in the 900 block […]
East Texas senator appointed to hurricane preparedness committee after ‘electric utility companies’ failure’
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – On Wednesday, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced the creation of the Senate Special Committee on Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness, Recovery and Electricity. According to a release from Patrick’s office, the committee is comprised of 13 Texas State senators, including Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville), and is dedicated to ensuring the state is […]
East Texas Food Bank to open mobile pantry in Center
CENTER, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) announced on Wednesday that they will begin to offer a mobile pantry in Center beginning July 26. According to a release from the ETFB, the pantry will operate at First Baptist Church on 117 Cora Street on the fourth Friday of each month from 4 […]
Texas sends police to Republican National Convention
More than 100 personnel from Texas police departments headed to Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week to "assist with law enforcement support at the Republican National Convention," according to the office of Gov. Greg Abbott.
Gladewater Superintendent to step down in December
GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The Superintendent of Gladewater ISD resigned at a school board meeting earlier this week. Sedrick G. Clark’s resignation is effective Dec. 31. The school district did not provide additional details around the circumstances of his resignation. A school board agenda from July 15 revealed the board would deliberate the “voluntary resignation […]
22-year-old dead after motorcycle wreck on Loop 323
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A 22-year-old is dead after a wreck between a motorcycle and a car on Wednesday morning. Tyler Police and UT Health EMS are on the scene at the 500 block of WSW Loop 323 and Brookside Drive. A preliminary investigation by TPD indicates the motorcycle was going west on the Loop […]
Stay of execution granted for death row inmate in Brownsville murder
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for a man who was scheduled to be executed Tuesday afternoon. Ruben Gutierrez was expected to be executed moments ago after being convicted of murdering 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison in 1998. Records show that a stay of execution was presented to Justice Samuel […]
Manufacturer to cease operation at East Texas facilities
The Marshall Economic Development Corporation admits it is a blow to the community, but they will work with Workforce Solutions East Texas to help affected employees. They are closely monitoring the situation and help as much as possible.
Wednesday Midday Forecast: Storms return late this afternoon
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of showers and storms late this afternoon for areas north of I-20. Highs in the mid-90s with the heat index topping out around 107 degrees. Wind: SW 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy early, turning mostly cloudy late. A 60% chance of rain and storms. Lows in the […]
Longview committee holds meeting regarding stray animals
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Tuesday evening, the Longview Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, along with the public, discussed ways to resolve the question of public safety when it comes to stray animals. “The dog saw me watching from about 100 yards away and rushed me and I tried to get away with his snapping at my […]
How to beat heat related illness this summer
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As summer continues, East Texans can expect high temperatures and it is more important than ever to be aware of how the heat can affect your body. Families at P.T. Cole park in Tyler are beating the heat with the help of splash pads. “The Splash pad is really fun because […]
Tuesday Night Forecast: One more day of heat & humidity
TONIGHT: Mostly clear an humid. Low: 78. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a late chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the day. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 97. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around as a weak cool front moves through. The […]
Elon Musk says X headquarters is moving to Texas, cites California’s gender identity law
Elon Musk says the downtown San Francisco headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, is moving to Austin, Texas, according to a post from the billionaire entrepreneur Tuesday afternoon.
LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
LIST: East Texas counties that can apply for FEMA help from early summer flooding
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved 11 additional counties, including six East Texas counties, as part of a federal disaster declaration. According to a release from the governor’s office, FEMA approved the counties to be part of a federal disaster declaration of severe weather and […]
Texarkana band instructor sentenced to 25 years for grooming students
TEXARKANA, Texas (KETK) — A Texarkana High School band instructor has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on Tuesday after coercing students to participate in sexual activities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office Eastern District of Texas said Brandon Neil Sams, 48, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement of a minor while being a band […]
Brookshire’s to reopen wildlife museum in 2025
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Brookshire Grocery Company (BGC) announced on Tuesday that they will be reopening the Brookshire’s World of Wildlife Museum and Country Store in 2025. According to the release from BGC, they will be reopening the museum and store at a new location, next to FRESH, on 6970 Arbor Ridge Drive in Tyler. […]
Teenager held on $1.2M bond for Marshall fatal shooting, police say
MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) — The Marshall Police Department said a man has been arrested in connection to a Tuesday fatal shooting. Police arrested Curtis White, Jr., 18 of Marshall, and has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, deadly conduct discharge of a firearm and murder. He is being held on a $1.2 […]
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