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SFA artist Roberts’ work showing at Tyler gallery; selected by Glasstire for Top Five
NACOGDOCHES, Texas – An exhibition of work by Shaun Roberts, associate professor of art at Stephen F. Austin State University and painting area coordinator, is showing through Aug. 7 at Gallery Main Street, Tyler. The exhibition was selected by Glasstire, the oldest online art magazine in the country dedicated to promoting visual arts in Texas, as one of its Top Five Art Events for the week of July 18.
Tyler prepares for the 91st annual Rose Festival
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – KETK is the home for the 91st Annual Texas Rose Festival and the countdown begins! The festival is only three months away and organizers were excited to kick off this year’s events. “This is our 91st year celebrating Tyler and promoting the local rose industry and expressing our civic pride,” Bill […]
Inspiring the next generation of East Texas golfers
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) — Golf, kickball, water balloon fights, and popsicles, the First Tee of Greater Tyler wrapped up another week of junior golf camp, by having a little fun in the sun. “It’s really awesome like summer’s probably one of my favorite, ” said Nash Hankins. “Like the camp setting’s really awesome.” Nash Hankins […]
Country Meat Market celebrates 70 years in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – In 1954, Bud Morriss returned to Tyler from World War II with the desire to start his own butcher shop. “It’s always been a very special place to come,” Country Meat Market supervisor Tom Koehler said. 70 years later, the Country Meat Market in Tyler is still slicing up meat for customers. “Humbled […]
‘I don’t know how to feel’: Hit-and-run survivor grieves lost pregnancy
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - Casi Hughes was discharged from a rehabilitation hospital in Tyler on Friday, but she returned home still recovering from severe injuries and without answers for who is responsible for the hit-and-run that killed her unborn son. On July 3, she was crossing East Palestine Avenue with...
Tyler Fire Department raises awareness of outdated smoke alarms
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Friday morning, some North Tyler residents may have gotten a knock on their door from city firefighters. The Tyler Fire Department and South Tyler Rotary Club partnered up to check on families and make sure that their smoke detectors were up to date. “To know that they care,” Leslie Hilburn, North […]
Pets of the Week: Parker and Izzy
Meet Parker & Izzy – a bonded pair available for adoption at Pets Fur People in Tyler. Their owners had a new baby and were unable to keep Parker & Izzy. These two are a real delight. They like everyone including young and older children. Parker and Izzy like cats and other dogs, and best of all they are house trained. Parker and Izzy will go home with a starter kit of food and a collar and leash.
Tyler Pickleball fundraising event to help local nonprofits
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — United Way of Smith County will kick off their 84th annual fundraising campaign to help nonprofits. The event including a pickleball tournament will be held at the Tyler Athletic and Swim Club on August 2. The tournament’s goal is to help fund nonprofit organizations in the Tyler area that aid […]
Mayor hosting town hall meeting
Gladewater’s Brandy Flanagan has set her first ‘Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting’ for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 – it’s a “pivotal” kick-off alongside other city council members, a new outreach “dedicated to the progress and unity of our community.”. Billed as...
LIST: East Texas football players in EA Sports College Football 25
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – EA Sports College Football 25 has arrived and it’s the first time in years that East Texans can play as many of their favorite local college football players in a video game. The game, which officially comes out on Friday, is the first iteration in the “EA Sports College Football” franchise to […]
Leana’s Learners Academy offering tutoring East Texas children
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Vanessa Pipkin the CEO/Founder of Lena’s Learners Academy stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss her academy. Pipkin said “This year they will now be able to help more students since they offer a virtual option. She also said now she has two...
Find something new to do in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Kristi Nipp, the Parks Services Coordinator for the City of Tyler stopped by East Texas Live on Friday to discuss upcoming events here in the Rose City. On August 6th, The City of Tyler will be holding their Cooking for Life Class at the Rose...
Kilgore PD rolls out database to collect information to help those with special needs
KILGORE, Texas (KLTV) - In an emergency situation, timing and communication can impact the success of a first responder’s outcome on scene. Both of those can also be an obstacle for people with special needs, under the supervision of a caregiver. That’s why departments like the Kilgore Police Department are introducing a new program called the Bulldog Buddies Special Needs Directory.
School, job fair connects community with vital resources
Excitement buzzed outside the doors of the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center on Thursday morning, where a crowd eagerly awaited entry to the second annual Back to School & Job Fair. The event was organized by BCFS Health & Human Services, a nonprofit agency dedicated to a range of vital services...
Save on clothing, footwear, and school supplies during Texas tax-free weekend
Taxpayers are encouraged to take advantage of this year's tax-free weekend, which runs from Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11.The video above is from ABC13's 24/7 livestream.During this special weekend, most clothing, footwear, school supplies, and backpacks under $100 can be bought without paying sales tax.Items must be purchased from an in-person or online Texas store, or a catalog seller doing business in Texas.In most cases, you do not need to give the seller an exemption certificate to buy qualifying items tax-free. The sales tax exemption applies to qualifying items you buy during the sales tax holiday.Qualifying items:List of Clothing, Footwear, and Other ItemsList of School SuppliesItems that do not qualify:Items sold for $100 or moreClothing subscription boxesSpecially designed athletic activity or protective-use clothing or footwear Clothing or footwear rentals, alterations (including embroidery), and cleaning servicesItems used to make or repair clothing, such as fabric, thread, yarn, buttons, snaps, hooks, and zippersJewelry, handbags, purses, briefcases, luggage, umbrellas, wallets, watches, and other accessoriesComputersSoftwareTextbooksFramed backpacksLuggageBriefcasesAthletic, duffle or gym bagsComputer bagsPurses
Texas’ Christian-influenced curriculum spurs worries about bullying, church-state separation
TEXAS, USA — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Texas Tribune. Read the original article here. Andy Wine thinks most children can understand the Golden Rule. Talking over your peers is rude. Insulting others is mean. Don't hurt people. In short, it’s common sense, Wine said.
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