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East Texas farmers report unusually big cucumbers, squash
WINONA, Texas (KETK) – Owners of The Farmer’s Garden in Winona, Bethany and Brandon Reynolds, were worried about the season after the wetter-than-normal spring set summer planting off to a shaky start. “A little bit slower start,” Brandon said. “Yeah, a slower start for sure,” Bethany said. After weeks of rain, the Reynolds saw some […]
LIST: East Texas campuses recognized as top performing schools
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Several East Texas campuses have been recognized in a recently released list of the top performing schools in the state. According to a release, the Educational Results Partnership’s (ERP) 2023 Honor Roll list recognizes schools that prepare students to be successful in life and in the workforce. ERP said their Honor […]
From The Archives: 2004 Tyler tourism summit
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In this From the Archives report from 2004, we take a look back at the City of Tyler’s tourism summit in 2004 as they anticipated a boost in the economy from summer travels. Summer travel in 2004 was projected to bring in $837 million across the U.S. and East Texas tourism […]
Thursday Night Forecast: Heat rebuild after yesterday’s rain
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and warm. Low: 76. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with a stray shower or two south of the area. High: 97. Winds: S 10 MPH. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny & hot. Low: 78. High: 97. Winds: S 10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two. Chance of […]
Border security, inflation top issues for Texans ahead of presidential debate, UT Tyler poll finds
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Ahead of the presidential debate on Thursday, a recent poll found that top issues for registered voters in Texas include border security and inflation. In a University of Texas at Tyler poll, the top issue for Texans continued to be securing the border. Of registered voters surveyed, 63% said they disapproved […]
Lufkin man sentenced to federal prison for selling meth to undercover agents
ANGELINA COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A 38-year-old Lufkin man was sentenced to more than 15 years in federal prison on Thursday after he was found to be selling methamphetamine and in possession of marijuana, firearms and a stolen vehicle. According to a release, Johnathan Edward Brandt pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute meth […]
Powell Street in Lufkin closed forever
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Lufkin has announced that Powell Street, which runs behind Stringer’s Lufkin Bar-B-Que, is closed for good as of Thursday, June 27. During the Lufkin City Council’s regular meeting on June 18, the council decided to close Powell Street forever at the request of the Stringer family, who runs […]
Price of Texas State Parks Pass to increase to $95 Sept. 1
On Sept. 1, the price of a Texas State Parks Pass is set to increase from $70 to $95, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This is the second time the price has increased since the program was instituted in 2004.
Smith County awards Texans on Mission for helping 100 homes in storm damage clean up
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Smith County officials awarded Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Team volunteers on Thursday for their help in cleaning up homes after severe weather left a wake of damages in late May and early June. The disaster relief team, historically known as Texas Baptist Men, worked in Smith County for the […]
Smith County Road 2110 reopens, others still closed after severe weather
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Road 2110 opened back up to traffic this week after being washed out during recent severe weather. According to Smith County, Road and Bridge crews repaired the washed out road and a damage culvert on CR 2110. Storm damage at CR 336 and Wiggins Creek has reportedly also […]
Supreme Court to rule on Texas case concerning free speech, social media
The Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision before the end of the month in a case where tech industry groups, under NetChoice, challenged a Texas law that limits social media platforms from censoring users based on their viewpoints, highlighting significant First Amendment concerns.
Yearlong road closures, changes expected in Tyler for courthouse construction
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County is beginning the first phase of construction for the new courthouse, as a result there were will be some road closures and changes that may affect Downtown Tyler for a year. According to a release, beginning on July 8, construction fencing will go up around the site of the […]
Wreck on I-20 causes traffic delays in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Traffic on I-20 westbound is backed up following a wreck Thursday morning. Smith County Emergency Services District 2 and DPS are working the scene and have the area between Lavender Road and FM 14 closed with only one lane of traffic open. Crews are still out clearing debris from the […]
Thursday Midday Forecast: Few more storms today, drying out Friday
THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Highs in the low-to-mid-90s with a max heat index around 105. Wind: E 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-70s. Wind: SE 5 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper-90s. Max heat index around 107. Wind: S 10 […]
Texas nonprofit continues cleanup efforts in Van Zandt County
VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Minuteman Disaster Response, a nonprofit organization from North Dallas, is assisting in cleanup for Van Zandt County until Friday. After being contacted by the county’s emergency management coordinator, these groups are facing the intense heat to help people. They are there to organize debris, cut down trees and stack […]
Smith County party leaders share their expectations ahead of first presidential debate
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Ahead of Thursday night’s first presidential debate, Smith County’s party chairs shared their expectations of the anticipated showdown. Compared to years past, there will be no audience and mics will be muted to eliminate cross talks. Smith County Democratic Party Chair Hector Garza believes the new rules are a good […]
East Texas firework stands open ahead of Fourth of July
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) — With July 4 just around the corner, stands like Fireworks Crossing are popping up across East Texas. “Well, the weather’s going to help us out a whole lot, and there’s a lot of people that are apparently going to be out and traveling, and we’re hoping more people come to town […]
How to keep the energy bill low this summer in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With high temperatures this summer, some people might be running their air conditioning all day long, and energy bills can get expensive. “In these hot summers in Texas we’re using our AC more and more,” Mechele Mills, Better Business Bureau Central East Texas President & CEO, said. Kelly Heat And Air […]
Wednesday Night Forecast: Heat & humidity rebuild following afternoon storms
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two possible. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 77. Winds: S 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with an isolated storm two possible in the afternoon. Chance of rain: 20%. High: 96. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny & hot. Low: 78. High: 97. Winds: S 10-15 […]
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