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Newly-released dashcam video shows fatal Rusk County officer-involved shooting
WARNING: This story and the attached video contain graphic content, discretion is advised. RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Newly-released dashcam footage of a Rusk County officer-involved shooting is shedding light on the 2022 death of Timothy Michael Randall. Randall, 29, was pulled over on CR 4125 near SH 64 near Turnertown on September 14, 2022 […]
FBI investigates multiple bomb threats called into East Texas Brookshire’s stores
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A bomb threat was called into a Brookshire’s grocery store in Bullard on Monday, marking the third in the span of a week in East Texas and reports of more across the state. According to a release, the Bullard Police Department said the threat was “the same report received by numerous […]
Carroll Shelby statue to be erected in Pittsburg
PITTSBURG, Texas (KETK) – The City of Pittsburg has announced that it plans to erect a life-sized bronze statue of famed automotive engineer and East Texas native, Carroll Shelby. “Carroll Shelby is not only a celebrated figure in the automotive world but was also acherished member of our community. His remarkable achievements resonate with thepeople […]
Tatum High School announces new principal
TATUM, Texas (KETK) – Tatum High School students will be entering the coming school year with a new principal, the district announced on Monday. According to a release, Sheri Hopkins, who has been the middle school principal and assistant principal at the high school, will take on her new role in the fall. Hopkins said […]
UT Tyler College of Pharmacy awarded for men’s mental health training
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The UT Tyler Ben and Maytee Fisch College of Pharmacy has received a national award for their efforts to train new pharmacists to do men’s mental health screenings. The 2024 Innovation Award from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS) was only given to six schools or colleges of […]
City of Mount Pleasant awards 4 men for saving occupants from house fire
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KETK) – Mount Pleasant Mayor Tracy Craig awarded four men for their swift action in alerting occupants of a home on fire, helping them escape without being harmed. According to a release, on April 1 a home near Pilgrim’s West Kill plant caught fire. Quentin Coffey, a shuttle driver, reportedly saw the […]
Henderson ISD mourns loss of elementary student
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – Henderson ISD announced on Monday that they are mourning the loss of an elementary student who would have started first grade next year. “It is with profound sadness that our staff and students mourn the recent passing of Stevee Hale,” the district said. “Stevee was an exceptional student and our hearts […]
East Texas Food Bank to host free day of summer fun for children
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas Food Bank (ETFB) is holding their Summer Feeding Program Fun Day for children on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glass Recreation Center in Tyler. According to the ETFB, the day will offer free activities and a free meal for children. ETFB said that there […]
Kilgore College surgical tech program gets accredited
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – Kilgore College’s surgical technology program was officially accredited last week. Previously, the surgical tech program was closed for five years, but reopened in 2023 due to increased demand at local healthcare facilities. When they reopened, they then had to reapply to accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs […]
UPDATE: Center 23-year-old found safe in Mexico
UPDATE: The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office announced that Alexis Calzada was found safe in Juarez, Mexico and has been taken to a law enforcement facility in El Paso waiting for her family to pick her up. SHELBY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Shelby County officials are seeking information about a missing 23-year-old after their belongings arrived […]
SHERIFF: East Texas man drowns after jumping from boat on Lake Cherokee
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A man is dead after officials said he jumped from a pontoon boat Sunday night on Lake Cherokee. According to Rusk County Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez, deputies were called to the scene around 7:50 p.m. where they found several people who said a man had jumped from their pontoon boat. Deputies […]
Monday Midday Forecast: Hot start to the new work week
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper-90s. Wind: S 5 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-to-upper-70s. Wind: S 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper-90s. Wind: S 5-10 mph. WEDNESDAY: Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of rain and storms. Low: 78. High: 96. Wind: SW 5-10 […]
Tyler Lions 7-on-7 football team excited to compete at state tournament
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — After missing out on 7-on-7 football last summer, the Tyler High Lions 7-on-7 football team is state bound. The Lions won the second of two 7-on-7 state qualifying tournaments they recently competed in over in Dallas in order to qualify for the state tournament in College Station. Head coach Reginald Coleman, […]
Junior League of Tyler wants grant applications from local nonprofits
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Junior League of Tyler is asking for local nonprofits to submit applications so they can get grant funds out into the community. The league has awarded over $7.5 million to community organizations since it was started in 1960 and needs organizations to submit applications for their members to vote on […]
Troup Volunteer Fire Department auctioning off station building, land
TROUP, Texas (KETK) – The Troup Volunteer Fire Department announced that they are taking bids for the building and land currently being used for Troup VFD Station 3. The 0.665 acre tract of land and the station building are located at 707 Noble Street in Troup. Troup VFD Fire Chief Tim Mager said they plan […]
Kilgore shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Kilgore Police Department said that one man has died and another was injured during a shooting at the corner of Thompson Street and Myrtle Street on Sunday. According to Kilgore PD, their 911 Communications Center started getting calls about the shooting shortly after midnight on Sunday morning. When officers arrived […]
10th annual Adaptive Aquafest held at Lake Palestine
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – For children and adults with disabilities, participating in water sports can be a challenge, that’s why the Texas Adaptive Aquatics non-profit began. “We’re able to take any disability and put them in a water ski if they’d like to get wet,” host of the Lake Palestine Adaptive Aquafest Mike Schovanec said. Host […]
Tiger abandoned in Houston celebrates 7th birthday at Black Beauty Ranch
MURCHISON, Texas (KETK) – Loki the Tiger recently celebrated his seventh birthday at the Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison after being rescued from an abandoned home in Houston in 2019. Black Beauty Ranch, part of the Humane Society of the United States, said that Loki has matured and become much more relaxed as an adult […]
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