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East Texas’ Biggest Labor Disputes: The Lone Star Steel strikes of 1957-1968
DAINGERFIELD, Texas (KETK) – The now-defunct Lone Star Steel plant near Daingerfield was the focus of over 10 years worth of East Texas’s most violent labor struggles in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Those strikes and the other labor disputes in KETK’s series East Texas’ Biggest Labor Disputes, represent a long history of working people from […]
LIST: East Texas counties under burn ban
MORRIS COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – With hot and dry weather persisting, multiple counties are issuing burn bans. HENDERSON COUNTY Henderson County issued a 14-day burn ban beginning Aug. 20 at the request of Fire Marshal Shane Renberg. Renberg told the Henderson County Commissioners Court that there have been about 20 notable grass fires in the […]
FEMA, SBA personnel helping those impacted by Beryl in Texarkana area
TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) — People living in Texarkana have been meeting with FEMA representatives recently; they’re seeking help to pay for damage left behind when a tornado generated by Hurricane Beryl blew through the area in early July. “It’s very expensive. It’s expensive to cut down a tree...
Koe Wetzel donates $15k to his alma mater Pittsburg ISD
PITTSBURG, Texas (KETK) — Koe Wetzel is giving back to where it all started, Pittsburg. The East Texas country singer donated $15,000 to his alma mater Pittsburg ISD. According to the district’s superintendent Terry Waldrep, $5,000 will be given to the athletics program and $10,000 will go to other students’ needs. According to Waldrep, this […]
Clarium Secures $10.5 Million to Modernize Hospital Supply Chains
Healthcare technology company Clarium has secured a $10.5 million financing round led by General Catalyst, with additional backing from Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Yale New Haven Health, and other existing investors. This funding brings Clarium’s total funding to $16 million and will help the company further its mission to modernize hospital supply chain operations.
Texarkana Retail Store Closing Everything Must Go
This has been a rough year for brick-and-mortar stores across the United States another Texarkana retail store is closing. The retail chain Burkes's Outlet located in the Texarkana Pavilion shopping center is going out of business and everything must go. As you can see quite a bit of merchandise is already gone.
First Ever Noonday Fall Market Happening in September
We know that Texas has lots of stuff to do, and you really don’t have to travel that far, it seems like most small towns do something to bring the community together. We love hearing about those types of events and one of them will be going on next month in East Texas.
Texas Substitute Teacher Arrested For Coming To School High
Quincy Jammal Childress, 36, of Diboll was suspected of being under the influence of marijuana and was removed from contact with students before 8:30 AM on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Lufkin Middle School. The Texas substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly having marijuana according to the Lufkin Daily News (LDN).
Governor Abbott Announces Music-Friendly Workshop in Mexia to Boost Texas Music Industry
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has teamed up with various entities to kick-off a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop set for August 27 in Mexia. The initiative, which promotes the economic benefits of the music industry, is a partnership between the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mexia, the Mexia Economic Development Corporation, and Mexia Downtown. Governor Abbott highlighted the economic impact that music has in the Lone Star State, saying, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies," as reported by Office of the Texas Governor website.
FIEL Houston executive says AG Ken Paxton lawsuit is because they “hold elected officials accountable”
Attorney General Paxton wants a Harris County District Judge to shut down FIEL entirely because of social media posts he claims target former President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott. Listen. A legal battle between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the local immigrant rights organization FIEL Houston could result...
Arlington ISD expected to make $3.2M Robin Hood payment to Texas, trustees express frustration
Texas now considers Arlington ISD “property rich,” triggering a 30-year-old law that forces the district to send local taxpayer dollars to the state for the first time. According to Texas Education Agency estimates, Arlington ISD is expected to deliver $3.2 million to the state this year under the recapture law — also known as the Robin Hood law — that requires wealthier districts to redistribute funds to poorer districts.
Austin weather: Excessive Heat Warning for Central Texas
AUSTIN, Texas - The heat is getting worse before it gets better. Much of Central Texas is under an Excessive Heat Warning until 9 p.m. on Wednesday. With the heat dome strengthening, we will experience a full day of sunshine and even hotter temperatures. It will be the hottest day...
Shreveport woman wanted by SPD for severely injuring woman during fight
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The Shreveport police are seeking a woman who is accused of beating and severely injuring another woman in July. According to Shreveport police, the attack happened on July 29 around 2 p.m. in the 2600 block of Kemp Lane. SPD secured a warrant for the arrest of 26-year-old Breanna Marshall for assaulting a female victim.
Arkansas students to get credit for AP African American studies
At least eight Arkansas schools in five districts will offer Advanced Placement African American studies this school year, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Why it matters: In the past, conservative lawmakers around the country have expressed outrage over the curriculum, claiming it teaches critical race theory, a college-level framework that's often conflated with general teachings on systemic racism.
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