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Man drowns in Lake Cherokee
RUSK COUNTY – A man is dead after officials said he jumped from a pontoon boat Sunday night on Lake Cherokee according to our news colleagues at KETK. According to Rusk County Sheriff Johnwayne Valdez, deputies were called to the scene around 7:50 p.m. where they found several people who said a man had jumped from their pontoon boat. Deputies reported they were told that Troy Schaap, 58 of Longview, had jumped from the boat about 10 feet from the docking point. Valdez said that after docking, the passengers realized they could not see Schapp, and formed a line at the shore to look for him. Schaap was found, and CPR was performed on him, but officials said he was declared dead at the scene.
Gateway Tesla charging station fills EV void
Opening the door for Henderson and Rusk County eco-warriors and electric car enthusiasts, Tesla has installed a EV charging station behind Gateway Plaza and Denny’s Restaurant located at the corner of U.S. Highway 79 and East Main Street in Henderson. This Supercharger site consists of eight 250 KW stalls...
Longview man, member of LEDCO board, dies while swimming at Lake Cherokee
A local businessman and member of the Longview Economic Development Corp. board died Sunday after jumping off a boat at Lake Cherokee in Rusk County. Troy Schaap, senior vice president at RBC Wealth Management, was pronounced dead Sunday evening by Rusk County Pct. 2 Justice of the Peace Cindy Redmon.
‘Elevated fire risk’: Fire safety ahead of hot, dry temperatures
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – That time of year when one little spark could potentially cause a devastating grassfire has returned. According to Texas A&M Forest Service, although East Texas has experienced an excessive amount of spring rainfall, a stretch of hot and dry temperatures can call for a fire risk. “We can go into elevated fire […]
Drinking and Driving is a Huge Problem in East Texas with 2023 Stats to Back it Up
It is something that is said over and over in Texas but people seem to not even care, Do Not Get Behind the Wheel of a Car or Truck After Having Alcoholic Drinks. You Do Not drive better when you're buzzed or drunk. You Do Not have full control of your body when you're buzzed or drunk. You Will put yourself, anyone in your vehicle and anyone on the road with you in danger when you're buzzed or drunk. Despite all of this, we still have a major problem with alcohol related crashes and fatalities in East Texas.
Suspect in Rusk County burglary arrested
A White Oak man remains in custody following a Monday investigation into a burglary in progress call to the Rusk County Sheriff's Office. Mark Wiggins, 65, was arrested by members of the RCSO Patrol shift C after they responded to a call for service alleging a reported burglary of a habitation in progress near Lake Cherokee. During the initial investigation, probable cause was developed leading to his arrest and subsequent charges of the criminal offense of Burglary of a Habitation, a Third degree felony, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, also a Third degree felony and Theft of a Firearm, a State Jail Felony. Among the evidence found at the scene were dozens of firearms ranging from black powder rifles to handguns and various extended ammunition magazines, none of which were registered to the alleged suspect.
All the bells and whistles!
The Depot Museum grounds were filled with blaring horns, flashing lights and the joy-filled giggles of some of Rusk County's littlest residents at the museum's annual two-day Touch A Truck event. Part one of the event was held Thursday, June 6, featuring the bright lights and sirens of Henderson and...
UT Tyler–Longview Small Business Development Corporation opens Henderson satellite office
Right down the hall and one office from the Henderson Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) offices in the City Hall Complex is located a satellite office of the UT Tyler – Longview Small Business Development Center (SBDC). “John Clary and HEDCO have been great partners for the UT Tyler-Longview SBDC...
Federal judge could allow release of dashcam video of 2022 Rusk County deputy-involved shooting
TYLER, Texas — A federal judge will determine whether or not camera footage of a deadly deputy-involved shooting in Rusk County can be released to the public. Timothy Michael Randall, 29, was killed during a traffic stop conducted by Rusk County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Shane Iverson along State Highway 64 East in September 2022. According to a report from the Office of the Attorney General, Iverson was performing a pat-down when Randall allegedly tried to conceal “contraband” in his waistband. The report said a struggle began and Iverson was in a “tactically compromised position on the ground."
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