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East Texas Women: Brittany Baton is saddling up with success
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – KETK News is highlighting the ladies making big moves from Piney Woods. This week, we take you to Gregg County and introduce you to an entrepreneur who has made a career out of doing what she knows best. Meet Brittany Baton of Kilgore, the owner of 4 B’s Tack as well […]
East Texas teams compete at the 7-on-7 State Tournament
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Even in the offseason, high school football in Texas truly never sleeps. Whether it be in the colder months of December, or in the blazing hot summer months, the talent is out there to compete and get better. In East Texas, it's certainly no exception.
27 Arrested On Felony Charges During Final Week Of June In Gregg County
You might think because it's so hot and humid in East Texas that crime would trend down during the summer months. That's just not the case. Just like mail carriers who aren't stopped by snow, rain, heat, or gloom of the night, neither are criminals. Criminals will strike at any time and since it's hot outside some are opting to strike from the comfort of their air-conditioned home from behind a keyboard.
Crews working around-the-clock to repair Lake Livingston Dam
POLK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Crews are currently working around-the-clock to repair the Lake Livingston Dam after it was damaged during recent storms and declared a “potential failure watch.” According to a release, the dam, that was completed in 1969 and filled in 1971, was damaged by recent rainfall and flooding. Reportedly, crews are working […]
60-year-old Texas man killed in Pittsburg County crash
PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. — A 60-year-old Texas man died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash four miles west of Crowder in Pittsburg County on Tuesday. The driver, who has not been named, was driving southbound on Nale Loop before driving off the roadway to the right for an unknown reason, striking a culvert, overturning and coming to a rest in a creek bed on the passengers side.
Experts – Extreme Weather To Become “Normal” In Texas
Texas saw some crazy weather last year, including extremely high temps, and 2024 is looking to bring us more. In fact, experts think this insanity may become "normal". Last year, Texas saw record breaking heat waves and 2024 is expected to be at least as hot, if not hotter. The heat isn't the only extreme weather the lone star state could see this year.
Texas 10 Most Wanted fugitive captured in Wisconsin
AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas 10 Most Wanted sex offender is back in custody following his recent arrest in Wyoming, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).Authorities arrested Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Ramiro Manuel Dominguez, 35, on June 27 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dominguez, who was DPS Featured Fugitive in June 2024, was apprehended after DPS Special Agents from Lubbock coordinated with officers from the Cheyenne Police Department, following a tip received last month. A Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest.Dominguez had been wanted since December 2023, when a warrant was issued out of...
84-Year-Old Texas Woman Almost a Victim in Bitcoin Fraud Scheme
People preying on animals or the elderly are some of the lowest scumbags on earth and one of those scumbags almost made an 84-year-old Texas woman a victim. Luckily there was a good Samaritan who stepped in to make sure the woman didn’t end up losing $44,000. The details...
Winning Mega Millions lottery tickets sold in California and Texas
INGLEWOOD – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Tuesday (July 2) evening’s drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery. Two tickets were sold matching five numbers in California and Texas. The ticket sold in California was sold at a gas station in the 400...
Did We Make The List? FBI’s 2024 Most Dangerous Cities In Texas
When it comes to where we live, we never want it to be considered one of the most dangerous places to live. Here is the FBI's 2024 list of most dangerous cities and one of them is not that far from us. The information is based on crime statistics from January 2023 through September 2023. Violent crimes are any crimes that include murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault.
Texas Law, What Happens If You Don’t Have a Will?
While I don’t have a will set up myself yet, I know that it’s important for all people in Texas to get that done. Let’s be honest, no one wants to think or talk about dieing even though it’s going to happen to all of us. While we would love to never have to think about it, that is not the smart way of handling things. You have worked hard and you don’t just want those things going to the state of Texas. Wait, does the state of Texas get your stuff if you don’t have a will? Let’s investigate.
Clear The Streets: The Worst Areas For Underage Drinking In Texas
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the areas in Texas cited the most for underage drinking violations are all near universities. But some party schools party a lot harder than others if we take the numbers at face value. Overall, citations to businesses for serving underage patrons are trending down. This could be because:
Longview to launch Adopt-A-Park program
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The City of Longview announced its Adopt-A-Park program, bringing community involvement into maintaining their city parks. According to a release, the program will invite residents, businesses, community organizations, church groups and more to “take an active role in maintaining and beautifying [Longview] parks.” The city said that those that take part […]
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