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Tyler woman sentenced for drunk driving crash that killed daughter
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A Tyler woman has been sentenced to prison for driving while under the influence causing her 9-year-old daughter’s death. Krystle Medeiros, 38 of Tyler, was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to murder and two counts of intoxication assault with a vehicle causing serious bodily injury. […]
‘A new TVCC’: TVCC unveils nearly $1 million plan to renovate fine arts building
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – Trinity Valley Community College announced a nearly $1 million plan to renovate their Athens campus’s Fine Arts Building on Thursday. “Today is the first day of excitement for a new TVCC,” TVCC president Dr. Jason Morrison said. “We are going to start focusing on how we look and how we present […]
Man drowns helping family members in Trinity River, sheriff’s office says
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a man has drowned after reportedly entering the river to help family members. The sheriff’s office responded to a drowning on July 5 in the Trinity River below the Lake Livingston Dam. Officials said 31-year-old Israel Hernandez went into the river to help family […]
FEMA assistance now available for Nacogdoches, Polk County residents affected by Beryl
NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Polk and Nacogdoches County residents are now eligible for FEMA assistance for damages related to Beryl. Homeowners and renters can apply for serious needs assistance, a one-time $750 payment per household that can help pay for essential items including water, food, prescriptions, first aid, infant formula and diapers. Texans can […]
Palestine ISD mourns loss of longtime teacher, staff member
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – Palestine ISD announced on Monday that a longtime teacher and staff member, Carmen Davis, tragically died in an auto accident on Saturday. According to Palestine ISD, Davis had served their district for 20 years, serving as a para professional for six years before becoming a teacher. The school said that in […]
UT Tyler to offer new marketing graduate degree
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The University of Texas at Tyler (UTT) announced a new graduate degree program for their Soules College of Business. According to a release from UTT, the new degree, Master of Science in marketing insights, was approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to begin January 2025. […]
2024 East Texas Yamboree Queen named in Gilmer
GILMER, Texas (KETK) – Over in Gilmer, the 2024 East Texas Yamboree Queen has been named. Queen Elect Katie Ella Henson, was chosen by the Twentieth Century Club as one of seven high school juniors to in this year’s Yamboree Queen’s Race. Each of the contestants competed across 12 days to raise the most money […]
Monday Midday Forecast: Hot early this week, cooler by the end of it
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-90s, with the heat index topping out around 106. Wind: S 10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the low-to-mid-70s. Wind: S 10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunshine, along with some passing clouds. Highs in the mid-to-upper-90s, with the heat index topping out around 105. Wind: S 10 […]
Bullard’s Hagen Smith drafted fifth overall by the Chicago White Sox in the 2024 MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas (KETK) — Just days after former Mount Pleasant Tiger Michael Kopech threw a rare immaculate inning for the Chicago White Sox, another standout pitcher from East Texas made history with the team from Chicago’s South Side. The White Sox drafted former Bullard Panther and Arkansas Razorback left-handed pitching phenom Hagen Smith with […]
Sunday Evening Forecast: The Week Gets Off To A Hot Start
TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low 76. Wind S 5.MONDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 96. Heat Index 108. Wind SW 5-10.MONDAY NIGHT: Clear. Low 75. Wind S 5.TUESDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 95. Heat Index 104. Wind S 5.WEDNESDAY: Sunny & Hot. High 97.THURSDAY: 50% Chance of Showers & Thunderstorms. Low 75. High 90.FRIDAY: 40% Chance of […]
New safety upgrades to be installed in East Texas intersections
ATLANTA, Texas (KTAL/KSHV) – Several intersections in East Texas are getting new safety upgrades soon, thanks to plans awarded in June by the Texas Department of Transportation. “The nighttime lighting systems to be installed are safety enhancements that will provide LED lighting to increase visibility and awareness of the intersection,” said TxDOT Atlanta District Director of Transportation Operations Christina Trowler. Eleven […]
Patriots RB, Longview native, JaMycal Hasty hosts Back to School Celebration
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – New England Patriots running back and Longview native JaMycal Hasty and his Barehandz Foundation hosted their Back to School Celebration on Saturday. “JaMycal is giving back to his community, and we are so grateful, my son was able to get a hygiene pack, clothes for back to school, and that’s just […]
Whitehouse police captain placed on administrative leave after DWI arrest
WHITEHOUSE, Texas (KETK) – Whitehouse Police Department Captain Jereld Frank Brewer has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Saturday, the City of Whitehouse said. Brewer, 59, was arrested by Tyler Police Department for DWI after an accident on Saturday, according to the City of Whitehouse. Brewer is […]
Sunday Morning Forecast: Scattered Storms and Warm Temperatures
SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 94. Wind SW 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Storms Until Midnight. Low 74. Wind S 5.MONDAY: Mostly Sunny & Hot. High 95. Wind SW 5.MONDAY NIGHT – WEDNESDAY: Clear. Low 75. High 96.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Isolated Storms After Midnight. Low 75.THURSDAY & FRIDAY: Scattered Storms. Lows 70-75. Highs 86-91.
Saturday Night Forecast: Scattered Storms Possible Sunday
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Storms Until 10 P.M. Low 74. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 94. Wind SW 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Storms Until Midnight. Low 74. Wind S 5.MONDAY: Mostly Sunny & Hot. High 95. Wind SW 5.MONDAY NIGHT – WEDNESDAY: Clear. Low 75. High 96.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Isolated Storms After […]
East Texas representatives react to fatal shooting at Trump rally
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Reactions are pouring in from East Texas elected officials in support of former President Donald Trump, who was whisked off the stage at a rally after a reported shooting on Saturday. Former President Trump was holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Republican National Convention when shots […]
East Texas representatives react to fatal shooting at Trump rally
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Reactions are pouring in from East Texas elected officials in support of former President Donald Trump, who was whisked off the stage at a rally after a reported shooting on Saturday. Former President Trump was holding a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday ahead of the upcoming Republican National Convention when shots […]
Saturday Evening Forecast: Little Change Sunday
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Storms Until 10 P.M. Low 74. Wind Calm.SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny. Isolated Afternoon Storms. High 94. Wind SW 5.SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Isolated Storms Until Midnight. Low 74. Wind S 5.MONDAY: Mostly Sunny & Hot. High 95. Wind SW 5.MONDAY NIGHT – WEDNESDAY: Clear. Low 75. High 96.WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Isolated Storms After […]
Tyler replacing traffic signals at 18 intersections starting Monday
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler said that crews will be working to replace traffic signals at 18 intersections across the city starting on Monday. Lane closures will start at 8 a.m. on Monday and intersections will act as four-way stops while the crews work to replace traffic signals and install retroflector backplates […]
SFA students research dolphins with drones
HAWAII (KETK) – Two students from Stephen F. Austin State University were in Hawaii this summer to do groundbreaking research on dolphins with drones. Seniors Rachel Moore and Callie Lynn were chosen by associate biology professor at SFA, Dr. Jason Bruck to assist with project PHASM (Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals) and to help […]
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