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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 […]
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 […]
Public Utility Commission of Texas to launch investigation into CenterPoint Energy over Beryl response
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is officially launching an investigation into CenterPoint Energy's response to prolonged power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl and the utility's preparation ahead of the storm, according to an announcement Monday afternoon.
Man found guilty of capital murder in 2022 Cherokee County double homicide
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A man was found guilty on Monday of capital murder in the deaths of two people who were shot after a trail ride in Cherokee County. According to the district attorney’s office, a witness testified that Devon Harris, of Shreveport, La., was driving back to Louisiana from a trail ride […]
Tuesday Midday Forecast: Hot and Humid Again
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly Sunny. High 96. Heat Index 102-107. Wind S 10-15.TONIGHT: Clear. Low 76. Wind S 5. WEDNESDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 96. Heat Index 106-111. Wind SW 5.Scattered Showers & Thunderstorms are expected Thursday through the weekend. Highs will range from the middle 80s to near 90 degrees.
Tuesday Morning Forecast: Hot through Wednesday, cooler with rain late week
TODAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s, with the heat index topping out around 107. Wind: S 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-to-upper-70s. Wind: S 10 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, with clouds increasing late and a 20% chance of a storm north of I-20. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the […]
How to stay safe at political, sports events
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – This weekend’s violence in Pennsylvania and Miami has some people questioning how they would react during these types of incidents. “Some people chose to do wrong,” said Connie Vaughan with Quality Consulting and Security Services Inc. There are steps you can take to be prepared before and during your outing to […]
How will Trump’s assassination attempt affect the 2024 election? UT Tyler professor weighs in
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday, a UT Tyler professor has weighed in on the potential impact it will have on the 2024 presidential election. On Saturday at around 6 p.m., Trump took the stage in Butler, Pennsylvania where he began his rally […]
Patrick Gandy looks to build on Timpson’s championship foundation
TIMPSON, Texas (KETK) — After coming up short in the state semifinals three years in a row, the Timpson Bears broke through in 2023, making it to Arlington and winning the state championship. Head coach Kerry Therwhanger announced his retirement the following January, and defensive coordinator, Patrick Gandy was named the new head football coach […]
NWS looks ahead after 13 reported tornadoes in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Shreveport National Weather Service reported record-breaking severe weather events after last Monday’s tropical storm that impacted several East Texas counties. “The 13 tornadoes that we got across East Texas were actually part of a bigger outbreak when Tropical Storm Beryl moved across the region,” Chris Nuttall, Shreveport National Weather Service […]
Monday Night Forecast: Hot & dry early this week, storm chances increase late week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid. Low: 76. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 77. High: 98. Winds: S 10 MPH. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. These will be cold front driven. Chance of rain: […]
UPDATE: Missing East Texas woman found, DPS says
UPDATE: According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, Capps has been found. ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A woman being treated for dementia may be lost in East Texas and authorities are asking for help finding her. The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a brownish-gold Ford 2012 Expedition SUV with a Texas […]
Registration opens for local after school program
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Registration is open for Mentoring Alliance’s after school program for East Texas kids. Students at the Brook Hill School, Bullard, Chapel Hill, Lindale, Tyler and Whitehouse ISD’s are eligible to apply for the after school programs, which are from 3-6 p.m. Monday through Friday. “MA After School provides families with affordable […]
Tyler Fire seeks help identifying suspected arsonist
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler Fire Marshal’s Office announced that they are seeking the help of the community in identifying suspected arsonists. The Tyler Fire Department shared a video of the arson that took place on March 15 at around 2:30 a.m. at Texas Tire on 2519 ESE Loop 323. The video shows an […]
Tyler woman sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed daughter
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Tyler woman has been sentenced to prison for driving while under the influence causing her 9-year-old daughter’s death. Krystle Medeiros, 38 of Tyler, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to murder and two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. […]
‘A new TVCC’: TVCC unveils nearly $1 million plan to renovate fine arts building
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – Trinity Valley Community College announced a nearly $1 million plan to renovate their Athens campus’s Fine Arts Building on Thursday. “Today is the first day of excitement for a new TVCC,” TVCC president Dr. Jason Morrison said. “We are going to start focusing on how we look and how we present […]
Man drowns helping family members in Trinity River, sheriff’s office says
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a man has drowned after reportedly entering the river to help family members. The sheriff’s office responded to a drowning on July 5 in the Trinity River below the Lake Livingston Dam. Officials said 31-year-old Israel Hernandez went into the river to help family […]
FEMA assistance now available for Nacogdoches, Polk County residents affected by Beryl
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Polk and Nacogdoches County residents are now eligible for FEMA assistance for damages related to Beryl. Homeowners and renters can apply for serious needs assistance, a one-time $750 payment per household that can help pay for essential items including water, food, prescriptions, first aid, infant formula and diapers. Texans can […]
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