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Thursday Midday Forecast: Heat index climbing over the next few days
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s. Heat index values between 95 and 100 degrees. A stray shower or storm is possible in Deep East Texas. Wind: SE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear, becoming partly cloudy late. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: S 0-5 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance of […]
UT Tyler breaks ground on Longview campus expansion
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The University of Texas at Tyler held a groundbreaking for the expansion of their Longview University Center on Wednesday. The event was attended by community leaders, faculty and students to celebrate the new addition. According to the university, this location will serve programs in nursing, biology, chemistry, education and business. “It […]
In the dark? What you should know before buying a generator
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Homeowners across East Texas are debating whether a generator purchase is the best investment for them after recent storms. Mister Sparky of Tyler, an electrical company, said it is a good idea to buy a generator before severe weather season. Though some generators can run upwards of $17,000, experts say they are […]
‘My dreams came true’: Tyler Legacy theatre student becomes national award finalist
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Fabiola Caraballo Quijada took the Broadway stage by storm last month as she represented Tyler at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards. “We are elevating arts and schools and we are showcasing the talent of students across the country,” Rachel Reiner, executive director of the awards also known as the […]
Tornado leaves trailers overturned, destroyed in Milam
MILAM, Texas (KETK) – Wednesday, the National Weather Service is out surveying the damage and confirming the suspected tornado that tore through parts of the Toledo Bend Reservoir. “It sounded like a freight train, that’s what everybody says,” Ronnie Greer, Holly Marina owner, said. Greer has lived in the city of Milam in Sabine County […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Quiet weather continues
TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies and mild. Low: 71. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 94. An isolated storm or two is possible in Deep East Texas. Winds: E 5 MPH. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two in Deep East Texas. Low: 72. High: 93. Winds: S 5-10 […]
Longview man arrested after woman found with 2 gunshot wounds
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – A female victim with two gunshot wounds was found by Longview Police and a suspect was arrested on Wednesday, the department said. According to Longview PD, they were called to a shooting at around 6:20 p.m. on Monday in the 300 block of Margo Street when they found the victim. The […]
New Diana ISD ‘bright and talented’ majorette student dies after medical emergency
DIANA, Texas (KETK) — Amy Marzano, a soon-to-be junior at New Diana High School, died on Wednesday following a medical emergency, Superintendent Marshall Moore said. Marzano was a dedicated majorette in the high school band and during practice this morning, she experienced a medical emergency that was reportedly not related to the activity. “She was […]
Kroger hosting annual school supply drive to benefit East Texas students
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – In effort to benefit underserved East Texas students, Kroger launched their annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive on Wednesday. According to Kroger, from July 10 to July 23, customers can help students by donating a $10 school supply kit or their choice monetary amount. Their goal this year is to help […]
Officials provide update on response, recovery efforts following Beryl’s landfall; 1.5M still without power in Texas
More than 1.5 million Texans are still without power in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, as Texans in the Houston area face a second day of triple-digit weather.
Need help with summer cooling bills? Eligible Texans encouraged to apply for aid
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Texans can now apply for financial aid to pay summer cooling bills until funds are depleted, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) said. In 2020, nearly 200,000 Texans received help from the home energy assistance programs. Nationally, SWEPCO said seven out of 10 households who received aid from the Low Income Home […]
Tyler Fire go door-to-door checking residents’ smoke alarms
UPDATE: On Friday, the Tyler Fire Department and the South Tyler Rotary Club went around the northern part of the city installing smoke alarms and replacing batteries. “We’ll be doing it again next Friday, July 19, and again on Friday, July 26,” the department said. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler Fire Department will soon […]
Smith County man in critical condition after morning shooting at his house, officials say
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said a man remains in critical condition after a Wednesday morning shooting at the front door of his Smith County residence. The sheriff’s office said at around 6:30 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting in the 20900 block of CR 4129 in northern Smith County. […]
Lindale ISD hires new principal for elementary campus
LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – Lindale ISD announced on Wednesday they have hired a new principal for Velma Penny Elementary. Taylor Jarman has served at the school district for a total of 11 years, most recently as the assistant principal for Velma Penny for the 2023-2024 school year. “I am excited and honored for the opportunity […]
US Senate Campaign Context: In-depth conversations with Texas candidates Ted Cruz, Colin Allred
Two vastly different candidates are running to represent Texans in the U.S. Senate for the next six years and Nexstar sat down with both to give voters a better idea of the men behind the talking points.
New councilmember sworn in for Tyler District 2
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Petra Hawkins was sworn in as Tyler’s newly-elected councilmember on Wednesday. Hawkins won a runoff election to represent District 2, which is in the west Tyler area, with 53% of the vote in June. Born and raised in Tyler, Hawkins graduated from Tyler ISD and Tyler Junior College before pursuing a […]
New councilmember sworn in for Tyler District 2
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Petra Hawkins was sworn in as Tyler’s newly-elected councilmember on Wednesday. Hawkins won a runoff election to represent District 2, which is in the west Tyler area, with 53% of the vote in June. Born and raised in Tyler, Hawkins graduated from Tyler ISD and Tyler Junior College before pursuing a […]
Nebraska man arrested in Palestine, accused of abusing child at motel
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – A man was arrested in Palestine last week for sexual assault of a child, and is accused of assaulting the child at a local motel. According to police, on June 28, authorities received a reported that a child had been assaulted at the Express Inn and Suites Motel at 1100 E. […]
Cooling, charging centers open in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As tens of thousands of East Texans are still without power following Beryl’s storms, charging and cooling stations are opening up to bring some relief. Polk County According to the Polk County Office of Emergency Management, they have requested emergency assistance commodities from the state, such as MRE’s, water and ice. […]
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