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1 injured, ejected from truck near Cushing
CUSHING, Texas (KETK) – The Lilbert-Looneyville Volunteer Fire Department said that one driver was injured after being ejected in a rollover crash on FM 225 near Cushing on Sunday. The crash happened on Sunday afternoon at around 2:19 p.m. in the 7900 block of FM 225. Officials said that the rollover happened when the truck’s front […]
Community celebrates Independence Day with Blast Over Bullard
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – The East Texans over in Bullard were having an explosively good time with their annual Blast Over Bullard July 4th community celebration on Saturday. “So I think it really brings our community out together. We really missed it during COVID, it was something that everyone missed and was really yearning for,” […]
Which plants can take this summer heat?
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas is known to have hot dry summers, which can be bad for plants. Elizabeth Hoover with Hughes Plant Farm said not to worry because there are some beautiful flowers that can tolerate higher temperatures. “This is a type of vinca called Catharanthus kawaii, and it does really well, all the […]
Man drowns while swimming with family, friends at Lake Nacogdoches, police say
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – The Nacogdoches Police Department said that a man drowned at Lake Nacogdoches on Saturday. Nacogdoches PD said that officers responded to the west side park at the lake at around 7:11 p.m. after getting reports of a man who possibly drowned. Nacogdoches PD, Nacogdoches Fire Department, Nacogdoches County Sheriff’s Office and […]
Power outage planned for part of Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative
SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative has announced that there will be a planned power outage near Huxley on Wednesday. The outage will last from around 1:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. while crews perform substation maintenance. The following areas will reportedly be affected by the power outage: The cooperative said […]
Former John Tyler football standout and NFL free agent Tyus Bowser holds annual youth football camp in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Former John Tyler (Tyler High) football standout and NFL free agent Tyus Bowser held his annual youth football camp at the Tyler High School indoor facility Saturday. Bowser was all smiles as he took the time to coach up local kids in football and also instill words of wisdom and life […]
Former Longview Football standout, Ravens DT Broderick Washington Jr. holds second annual youth football camp at Lobo Stadium
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — It’s no secret Longview has produced its fair share of talented football players. One of those standouts on the gridiron, former Lobo and Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Broderick Washington Jr., held his second annual youth football camp over the weekend at Lobo Stadium in Longview. Washington Jr., who signed a three-year […]
FEMA recovery centers in some East Texas counties to close on Sundays
TRINITY, Texas (KETK) – FEMA Region 6 has announced that several disaster recovery centers across the state and here in East Texas will start to be closed on Sundays starting June 30. The following counties will have their FEMA disaster recovery centers start to be closed on Sundays: FEMA disaster recovery centers not listed like […]
Man arrested after suspected fentanyl, meth found during Henderson County traffic stop
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office said that a man was arrested after suspected methamphetamines and fentanyl were found during a traffic stop on Thursday. At around 3 p.m. on Thursday a Henderson County Sheriff’s Office deputy reportedly did a traffic stop on a white 2019 Dodge Challenger for an alleged […]
‘Potential failure watch’ condition declared for Lake Livingston Dam spillway
LAKE LIVINGSTON, Texas (KETK) – The Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam spillway on Thursday. The dam’s spillway was reportedly “adversely impacted” by the heavy rainfall that recently hit the area and caused flooding across Trinity and Polk counties. Officials said that while there is no immediate danger […]
1 injured after State Highway 204 crash near Cushing
UPDATE: The Lilbert-Looneyville Volunteer Fire Department said that the driver injured on State Highway 204 Saturday only suffered a broken ankle and was set to have surgery on it Sunday morning. CUSHING, Texas (KETK) – One person was injured in a vehicle rollover in the 9100 block of State Highway 204 near Cushing at around […]
Saturday Forecast: Excessive heat warning in effect today
TODAY: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a spotty storm or two. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 77. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two around. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 78. High: 97. Winds: S 5-10 […]
Gearing up for First Monday: Lewis vendors express concern on incoming bollards
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – Last week, the City of Canton decided they would install bollards that will split the First Monday Trade Days grounds in two. A part of the First Monday grounds belong to the city and the other side to the Lewis family. The bollards the city will install wouldn’t allow Lewis vendors […]
Rusk Veteran Center to celebrate re-opening with ribbon cutting
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A ribbon cutting event for the Rusk Veteran Center is taking place 11 a.m. on Saturday at the American Legion Coleman-Isgate Post 293 after renovations. The event will have food and refreshments to honor those who made the center a reality. Event organizers want to invite veterans and community members to […]
1 dead after crash on Old Jacksonville Highway in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District #2 (ESD2) said one person died after a two-vehicle crash occurred on Old Jacksonville Highway near Toll 49 on Friday. Nikki Simmons with Smith County ESD2 said the crash occurred when a Jeep and an SUV collided. The driver of the Jeep reportedly died after being […]
Friday Evening Forecast: Heat advisory issued for Saturday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and humid. Low: 78. Winds: S 10 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny & hot. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a spotty storm or two. Chance of rain: 10%. Low: 77. High: 96. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. MONDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two around. […]
“Inspire the future of education”: Tyler ISD teacher finalist for presidential award
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A 5th grade math teacher at Caldwell Arts Academy was named one of six Texas finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), Tyler ISD said. Layne Fumo is one of three math educators chosen for the PAEMST, the highest recognition that can be given to […]
East Texans can expect sweeter watermelons this season
GRAPELAND, Texas (KETK) — East Texas farm stand owners are racing to Wade Pennington and Sons farm to get their hands on sweet watermelons. The sandy East Texas soil and warm springs are key factors in creating the sweetest melons. However, this year’s weather and severe storms have caused crops to take longer than expected. […]
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