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It’s Now Illegal To Do Outdoor Burning In Smith County And Other East Texas Counties
Hotober continues in East Texas! As unseasonably warm weather continues for the region, vegetation in the area becomes vulnerable to drying out quickly and could easily catch fire from any spark. It has been several weeks since the entire region has seen measurable rainfall, and it's not just farmers who...
How will Hurricane Milton impact gas prices in East Texas?
TYLER, Texas — With an increase in demand and low supply caused by Hurricane Milton, Texas drivers could see some temporarily increases at the gas pump. According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline last week was the highest it's been this year -- 9.6 million barrels per day. The sharp rise in demand can be attributed to late-week fuel consumption ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida.
Wednesday Night Forecast: Sunny & dry days continue
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Low: 57. Winds: E 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny & warmer. High: 88. Winds: E 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and very warmer. Low: 58. High: 89. Winds: SE 5-10 MPH. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and slightly warmer. Low: 62. High: 92. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and trending […]
Tatum ISD sends notice to parents after student brings toy gun onto bus
TATUM, Texas — Tatum ISD sent a notice out to parents Wednesday after alarm was raised by a student bringing a toy gun onto a bus. "Please take a moment to talk with your child about the importance of not bringing prohibited items to school or the bus," Tatum ISD said in a Facebook post. "It's crucial for their safety and the safety of their peers."
Dry conditions cause East Texas ranchers to put hay out early
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As the climate continues to dry in East Texas it is now causing some ranchers to put hay out early for their cattle. Normally, hay does not get put out until after the first frost but now that the grass is drying up, ranchers need to supplement. “I’m about two weeks away,” […]
Flu season starting slow this year
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – Flu season is upon us once again, but so far local schools are reporting low cases. The flu typically starts to manifest in October and can extend all the way until spring. Symptoms of the flu include fever, chills, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, headaches, fatigue and sometimes […]
Thursday Afternoon Forecast: Temperatures rising into the weekend, cooler next week
Our high temperatures will be on the rise heading into the weekend, with lower 90s expected on Saturday and Sunday. Late on Monday, a cold front will push through the area, lowering temperatures with its passage. By Tuesday and Wednesday, high temperatures will likely stay in the mid to upper 70s! No rain is in […]
WATCH: Timelapse of Smith County’s parking garage construction
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – With an expected grand opening in November, the Smith County parking garage meant to alleviate parking issues when visiting county buildings is getting close to completion. On Thursday, Smith County officials shared timelapse footage of the yearlong project that shows as construction workers lay down the foundation and assemble the […]
Specialist to examine dogs seized from alleged Smith County dogfighting ring
TYLER, Texas — An outside behavioral specialist is heading to Tyler this week to assess the dogs rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring in Smith County last month. The specialist is coming from Florida and they are expected to arrive Friday. The purpose is to determine if they are adoptable or too aggressive to be family pets.
Texas Comptroller visits Tyler, discusses hefty grant for local law enforcement
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited Tyler on Tuesday to discuss the $775,000 in grant money Smith County recently received from his office. This visit was part of his Good For Texas Tour, which allows Hegar to travel to counties receiving Rural Law Enforcement grants from his office. The Smith County Sheriff’s […]
SPCA of East Texas: Meet LouAnn
This post is sponsored content. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – LouAnn is a female 6-month-old tan and white lab mix. She is medium sized dog. According to the shelter, LouAnn knows basic commands and is good with people and other dogs. For more information, watch the video above and visit their website. Sponsored content disclaimer: The […]
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