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Monday Forecast: Beryl brings heavy rain, winds
THIS AFTERNOON (SEVERE WEATHER ALERT DAY): Tropical storm conditions. Windy, with heavy rain. A few strong to severe storms are likely, with tornadoes as the main threat. Highs in the low-80s. Wind: E 25-45 mph, with isolated gusts up to 60 mph. TONIGHT: Rain tapers off from south to north. Lows in the low-70s. Wind: […]
‘This is my passion’: Hawkins family farm opens Airbnb to earn extra income
HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – Nestled in East Texas is a 17-year-old family-run farm that’s bringing their business into a new industry. “This was my husband’s passion, this is my passion and this is my niece and nephew’s passion,” Clark’s Family Farm owner Sharon Clark said. Sharon Clark took over the farm when her husband Jeff died. “I […]
FEMA disaster recovery centers to close on Monday for Beryl
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed across Texas on Monday as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall, FEMA Region 6 announced. FEMA centers like the one at the Hub in Smith County were initially set up to help people recover from severe weather that hit East Texas in April. The centers will […]
Polk County judge declares local state of disaster
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Polk County Judge Sydney Murphey declared a local state of disaster ahead of tropical storm Beryl on Saturday. The storm is expected to pass over Polk County as they’re still trying to recover from widespread flooding they had back in April. With Beryl hitting the declaration says more flooding will […]
Man wanted after New Boston fatal shooting, police say
NEW BOSTON, Texas (KETK) – The New Boston Police Department is searching for a suspect in connection to a shooting that left one victim dead and another in critical condition on Saturday. According to New Boston PD, officers responded to a reported shooting in the 300 block of N. Lindsey St. around 5:42 p.m. on […]
TxDOT Lufkin preparing for hurricane Beryl, urging public to plan ahead
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Department of Transportation’s Lufkin district has announced that their crews are going to start working 12-hour shifts at 7 a.m. on Monday as hurricane Beryl makes landfall. “Our number one goal is safety, both for our crews as they work through the coming days, and also for the traveling […]
East Texas counties added to hurricane Beryl disaster declaration
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Acting governor of Texas, Dan Patrick, has added 81 counties to a disaster declaration for hurricane Beryl, including many counties in East Texas. “Based on the current forecast, heavy rain and some localized flooding could occur all the way from the coast through areas near College Station, Tyler and Texarkana as […]
Boil water notice rescinded for Atlanta, Texas
UPDATE: The boil water notice was rescinded on Monday. ATLANTA, Texas (KETK) – A boil water notice was issued for residents on the City of Atlanta’s public water system on Saturday, according to the Atlanta Police Department. According to the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce, storms hit the Graphic Packaging paper mill on Friday and […]
Saturday Morning Forecast: A few storms today, All eyes on Beryl Monday
TODAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. High: 91. Winds: E 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two. Chance of rain: 20%, Low: 74. High: 93. Winds: SE 10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. We’ll […]
PHOTOS: Downtown Lufkin construction project on course for completion
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – According to the City of Lufkin, their downtown construction project remains on course to be completed by the beginning of October. The project that aims to enhance infrastructure, accessibility and appeal of the downtown area was started earlier in the year, a release said. Reportedly, 80% of the electrical components have […]
Van chief of police fired, mayor says
VAN, Texas (KETK) – Melissa Davis, the chief of police at Van Police Department was fired on Monday, according to the mayor of Van, Tammy Huff. The City Council held a closed session at 7 p.m. on Friday to discuss “the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the Police Chief.” The council […]
Friday Night Forecast: Some rain this weekend, watching Beryl next week
TONIGHT: Isolated storm chances early. Along with a chance of storms around daybreak. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 75. Winds: NE 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms around. Chance of rain: 30%. High: 91. Winds: E 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two. Chance […]
‘Exemplary student’: East Texas fifth grader named national scholar
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – An East Texas fifth grade student was named a national scholar and was able to participate in career-oriented development program in Dallas after being nominated. According to a release from UT Tyler, Javier Alejandro Deluna attends The University of Texas at Tyler University Academy – Palestine, where he participates in several […]
Blue Bell bringing back two flavors after revival tournament
BREHNAM, Texas (KETK) – The results from Blue Bell’s Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament are in and they’re bringing back an extra scoop on top of the winning flavor. Groom’s Cake Ice Cream won the tournament but Blue Bell said there was such an out pouring of community support for the runner up Cookie Cake […]
19-year-old shot in head, suspect arrested in Smith County July 4 fatal shooting
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said that a 19-year-old has died after being shot in the head on July 4. At around 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, sheriff’s office deputies responded to reports of a shooting at 3726 Highway 271 north near Tyler. Smith County dispatch reported that the gunshot victim was […]
Fireworks may have started Smith County house fire, marshal says
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County fire officials said fireworks may have contributed to a house fire reported Thursday night. Firefighters were called to a house 16900 block of FM 756 at 11:45 p.m. on Independence Day. Several people were at home at the time of the fire, but were uninjured. Community Outreach Coordinator […]
Man charged with six counts of aggravated assault after shooting in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A 22-year-old was arrested Friday morning in Tyler and charged with aggravated assault after a shots fired call. Tyler police responded to the call in the 900 block of W. First Street around 9 a.m. and got several children and adults out of the house. Among them was Chandler Haught, of […]
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