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Cotton Square Park In Lufkin Getting New Mural
They say that time takes its toll on a body. Makes a young girl's brown hair turn grey. I think Randy Travis was singing about the mural in Cotton Square in Downtown Lufkin. The painting of Angelina's flowing dark locks has changed colors, and the toll of time is evident.
Pet of the Week: Alfie
This little bundle of love is Alfie – a 4-month-old Labrador retriever mix puppy who is available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler. This sweet boy is ready for a family to call his own and would be a wonderful addition to a family with children. Alfie is fully vetted and will be a big guy when he is grown. Alfie will go home with a starter kit of food and a collar and leash.
Texas A&M expert explains problematic effects of oddly wet July
“All of East Texas is on track to have its wettest July on record,” says Texas A&M climatologist Dr. John Nielson-Gammon Ph.D. As of Thursday, statistics show rainfall totals for East Texas over twice the normal rainfall for Longview and Lufkin. Unusual but not rare according to Nielson-Gammon.
Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders issued for fire near Tyler
TYLER, Wash. — Level 3 (Go Now) evacuation orders have been issued for a fire burning near Tyler. The fire, which is reportedly burning in the area of the South Columbia Basin Highway, has prompted Level 3 (Go Now), Level 2 (Be Set) and Level 1 (Be Ready) evacuation orders in the region.
Palestine Police: 19-year-olds arrested after stolen vehicle chase
PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The Palestine Police Department said that two 19-year-olds are in custody after a chase with a stolen vehicle on Friday. According to a release, at around 11:29 a.m. on Friday a PPD officer tried to make a traffic stop at the intersection of Fifth Street and Sixth Street on a vehicle […]
Longview joins Tyler Legacy in District 10-6A
LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Lobos are back in the 6A classification after spending the last four years in 5A, and Tyler Legacy is going into their second season under Coach Beau Trahan’s regime. Longview finished last season with an 11-2 record and made it to the Regional...
DPS: Man dies after veering off US 69 in Rusk, ejected from vehicle
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — One person is dead after striking a tree and being ejected from the vehicle on Thursday evening in Rusk, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. According to a release, Derek James Burns, 36 of Rusk, was traveling south on US 69 at around 8:25 p.m. “when for unknown reasons […]
TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of Henderson St. in Lufkin closed for repairs
LUFKIN, Texas — A portion of Henderson Street is closed for repairs Friday, according to the city of Lufkin. A spokesperson for the city said heavy rainfall damaged a culvert west of 801 Henderson. Crews are working to repair the damaged areas, and are expected to continue through early next week.
Angelina College launches software development program
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Angelina College (AC) held a ribbon cutting to commemorate the addition of their new software development degree program. According to a release from AC, beginning in the fall semester students will have the opportunity to start the new associate’s degree of applied science in software development. AC said that the new […]
Downtown Nacogdoches street closure to begin Monday for building remodel
NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A building remodel will result in a downtown Nacogdoches street being closed starting Monday. According to a release from the city, the 300 block of Pilar Street from Fredonia Street to mid-block will be closed. This is to facilitate the renovation of the old Regions Bank building at 300 East Main Street, they said.
East Texas physician assistant has license suspended by Texas Medical Board
HOOKS, Texas (KETK) – The Texas Medical Board (TMB) said that a Hooks physician assistant had his license temporarily suspended on Wednesday. According to the TMB, David Anthony Ward’s license was temporarily suspended by the board because he “acted in an unprofessional or dishonorable manner, habitually used drugs or intoxicating liquors and suffers from an […]
East Texans raise concerns on proposed land use of biosolids in Mabank at public meeting with TCEQ
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – East Texas landowners made themselves heard at a public meeting Thursday night in Van Zandt County hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. They were there to ask questions and voice concerns about a proposed permit of land use of biosolids in Mabank. According to the EPA, biosolids come from […]
East Texas teachers recognized at Teachers of the Year event
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – Dozens of educators across East Texas were celebrated Thursday afternoon at the Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore at their regional 2025 Teachers of the Year ceremony. “When you love what you do, you don’t work a day in your life,” Diana Smith, from Edgewood ISD, said. The Region 7 […]
PJC Nursing Students Help Meal-A-Day with ‘Project Chicken’
July 25, 2024 – Five lovely volunteers from the Paris Junior College Nursing Program arrived at the Senior Center bright and early Thursday morning. They cheerfully went to work on ‘Project Chicken’. The PJC students are required to perform community service hours as part of their academic...
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
SAN ANTONIO – Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations. The 2024 Texas Innovation Invitational runs from July 29 to 31 in San Antonio. Multiple San Antonio and Bexar County partners, as well as transit...
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