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‘Make sure no kids go hungry during the summer’: East Texas Food Bank hosts summer fun day
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas Food Bank held its “Summer Fun Day ” Tuesday at the Glass Recreation Center to celebrate its Summer Food Program where children and families were provided a free meal. Along with the meal, event goers were able to join in fun activities like face painting, games and snow […]
CHRISTUS, UT Tyler announce partnership for new medical program
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and the UT Tyler School of Medicine announced a partnership on Tuesday that will provide hands-on access for students while giving East Texans more access to healthcare. Starting next January, the newest class of 40 medical students at UT Tyler will do 12-month rotations with […]
Tuesday Night Forecast: A few storms possible tomorrow
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and an isolated storm or two. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 78. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy skies with a few scattered showers and thunderstorms. Chance of rain: 30%. High: 95. Winds: SW 10 MPH. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated storm or two. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: […]
Texas names Jim Schlossnagle as head baseball coach after MCWS run with Texas AM
After the Longhorns let David Pierce go on Monday, athletic director Chris Del Conte announced Jim Schlossnagle as head coach fresh off a runner-up finish with Texas A&M at the Men's College World Series.
POLICE: 17-year-old charged with murder after weekend shooting in Kilgore
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The suspect of a weekend shooting that left one juvenile dead in Kilgore was identified and charged with murder. According to the Kilgore Police Department, 17-year-old Danyael Munoz, of Kilgore, shot and killed another juvenile at the corner of Thompson Street and Myrtle Street on Sunday. When officers arrived at the […]
2 charged with murder of 38-year-old woman in Polk County shooting
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office have arrested two people who are suspected to have shot and killed a West Virginia woman. According to a release, on June 15 the sheriff’s office received 911 calls of a shooting in the 500 block of Wilson Lake Estates. When officials arrived, they reportedly […]
Miss a retired Blue Bell flavor? Here’s how you can bring it back
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Is there a retired Blue Bell ice cream flavor you miss? Now, the beloved Texas ice cream brand is offering customers the ability to bring one back. In ‘The Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament,’ 16 retired flavors will go head-to-head in the first round for fans to cast their ballot. People […]
UPDATE: Manhunt ends in Trinity County, suspect in custody
UPDATE: The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office said Spykes is in custody. TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Trinity County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a manhunt for a person that was reportedly involved in a shooting on Tuesday. According to a release, officials are searching for Shyan Spykes who was last seen at around 12:30 p.m. […]
Chapel Hill ISD announces new junior high principal
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Chapel Hill ISD announced that their board of trustees approved the hiring of a new junior high principal. According to a release, Todd Daniel has been named the new principal for Chapel Hill Junior High. The school said that Daniel has a combined 25 years in education with 13 years […]
Kilgore restaurant to discontinue dinner service
Kilgore, Texas (KETK) – Jack Ryan’s Steak and Chophouse will stop dinner service, moving to lunch only in July. The restaurant said that they are experiencing “a lot of changes” and that after staff vacations on July 9 they will move forward with lunch only featuring an expanded menu. “We will also still be hosting […]
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for solicitation of minor after messaging undercover East Texas investigator
TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A man was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to solicitation of a minor, Trinity County Sheriff Woody Wallace announced on Tuesday. Steven Myers, 47, was arrested after officials said he made inappropriate advances towards a minor while she was at work. The minor told her parents, […]
Jefferson Police ask for public’s help to find missing man
JEFFERSON, Texas (KETK) – The Jefferson Police Department is looking for a missing man that was reportedly last seen on Thursday morning. Authorities said they are searching for 41-year-old Donovan Byrd, and anyone with information on his location is asked to call police at 903-665-2432. To report anonymously, click here.
Tuesday Midday Forecast: Another hot day, greater storm chances tomorrow
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with a pop-up shower possible. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s with the max heat index around 109 degrees. Wind: S 10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms mainly north of I-20. Lows in the upper-70s. Wind: S 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a 30% chance […]
PHOTOS: Structure fire contained near Noonday Blue Store after firefighters noticed smoke across street
NOONDAY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said a structure fire was contained next to Noonday’s Blue Store on Monday. According to a release, more than a dozen firefighters responded and they were out of the station in less than 90 seconds after noticing smoke across the street. “Our guys did a […]
Officials search for missing teenage girl last seen near Gladewater
GREGG COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office is looking to bring a teenage girl home safely after she was last seen on Thursday. According to a release, the sheriff’s office is seeking information on 17-year-old Halo Faith Bumstead’s whereabouts after being reported missing. Bumstead is described as 5 foot 7 inches, biracial, […]
Texas insurance rates are 67% higher than national average, here’s why
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Insurance rates are rising in Texas and experts said inflation, supply chain issues, lack of labor and cost repairs are contributing factors. The rise in insurance is hurting Texans’ wallets, especially this summer. According to the Texas Department of Insurance, in 2012 the average auto insurance rate increased by 4.6% but […]
Lufkin couple to join backing choir at Carnegie Hall performance
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – A Lufkin woman, who has been with Angelina College for nearly 40 years, and her husband were invited to perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall for a second time. According to a release, Beckie Compton, Angelina College’s Chairperson of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, and her husband Bryan will […]
Summer heat awareness tips for people, pets
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Since it seems like this intense heat is here to stay, KETK spoke with a sports medicine coordinator and a vet for tips to keep everyone healthy this summer. It’s the first official week of summer and health experts have said it all comes down to planning. “Prepare your body ahead […]
‘They’re going to be successful’: Caldwell Arts Academy celebrates becoming Lighthouse School
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – There were tons of smiles at the Caldwell Arts Academy on Monday where they were celebrating becoming a FranklinCovey Education Leader in Me Lighthouse School. “For us, this is a journey that we’ve been on and really just the big milestone in that journey,” said Caldwell Arts Academy principal, Dr. Bobby […]
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