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Smith County crews control Lindale house fire
LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County ESD2 gained control of a Lindale house fire Thursday morning. According to the release from the district, two engines and a battalion truck were sent out to the Lindale home Thursday on a residential fire call. Upon arrival, the battalion chief declared it a...
Why Texans Should Always Sprinkle Coffee Grounds Around Their Bird Feeders
Why on Earth would Texans want to begin doing something that sounds as silly as sprinkling coffee grounds around their bird feeders?. I mean, don't we have enough to worry about already?. I recently installed a bird feeder outside my Tyler, Texas area home. So when I ran across a...
Tyler’s Armory Flea Market announces re-opening
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The Armory Flea Market in Tyler announced their re-opening Wednesday. According to their Facebook post, the location is in the same lot as the Ye Olde City Antique Mall at 324 East Locust Street in downtown Tyler. The building, previously a part of Ye Olde City,...
TRAFFIC ALERT: Tyler streets affected by Lindsey Park Fireworks Show
TYLER, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired in 2023. Traffic along Loop 323 and Spur 364 will be delayed as a fireworks show in Lindsey Park is set to take place. The city of Tyler announced that starting at 9 p.m. Thursday, Spur 364 will be closed to all traffic between Loop 323 and Greenbriar Road during the show at Lindsey Park. After the show, all eastbound traffic on Spur 364 will have to turn right onto Loop 323.
FEMA Extends Deadline For East Texas Disaster Assistance
East Texas Was Battered By A Series Of Severe Thunderstorms That Did Major Damage To Areas Of Tyler. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is in East Texas as storm spring storm recovery continues and they are helping homes, churches and businesses with disaster claims. Some disaster recovery centers that...
Stepping Stone Academy celebrates Fourth of July
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Ahead of Independence Day teachers, parents, and students at Stepping Stone School dressed in their best red, white, and blue to honor our freedom. “We believe that it’s important to instill and inspire patriotism in our American boys and girls,” said parade coordinator, Miss Texas Senior Classic 2015 and assistant state director […]
Small business in downtown Tyler looks at Smith County Courthouse-related street closures with positivity
TYLER, Texas — Starting next Monday, streets that surround the Smith County Courthouse will be closed ahead of construction. Some business in downtown are worried about how it might affect them, while Moocho Burrito has a positive outlook. "I know that some of the streets are going to close...
TxDOT seeks public input on $104.2B road project plan
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Jeff Williford, Tyler Public Information Officer for TxDOT, joined East Texas Now to discuss the new $104.2 billion plan for road safety and projects, as well as a plea for driver safety on the 4th of July. According to Williford, public comment for deciding on road...
Lake Tyler residents ask July Fourth visitors to prioritize safety, cleaning up
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As crowds celebrating Independence Day at Lake Tyler start arriving, residents in the area ask that people practice safety and do their part to keep the lake clean. “You’re coming in and enjoying our lake,” Floy Brucks, Lake Tyler resident, said. “We live here so you know just come back and […]
Top 12 Best East Texas State Parks and Nature Reserves
5/5 - (1 vote) East Texas beckons nature enthusiasts with its lush pine forests, serene lakes, and diverse wildlife. Nestled in this verdant region are some of the state’s most captivating outdoor destinations. From hiking trails that wind through towering trees to tranquil fishing spots, East Texas state parks...
Tyler community event Love Thy City to take place in mid-July
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A community betterment event, Love Thy City, was announced on Tuesday, and will take place on July 20. The event looks to give back to the community, with more than 3,000 backpacks of school supplies being given away, window A/C unit giveaways, chances for a free bike and every attendee receiving […]
Tyler residents, officials still feeling impact of May storms
TYLER, Texas — It’s been nearly a month since devastating storms came through parts of East Texas. Now, people are still recovering from the damage left behind. "It’s (storm cleanup) just become a part of us," Tyler resident Sharon Miller said. Miller said she’s had debris in...
The Ultimate Guide To Have A Boomtastic East Texas 4th Of July
We will be celebrating the birthday of our great country Thursday. Many East Texas families will gather and celebrate the 4th of July with food, drink, and fireworks. The house will be full of guests, the lakes will be full of boats and the skies will be lit up after dark.
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