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Online fundraisers support victims of recent tragedies in East Texas
Tragedy has struck East Texas in the last week, leading to the creation of multiple GoFundMe campaigns for families in need. Fundraiser to help family of teen killed in shooting. A GoFundMe has been set up for the family of a 19-year-old Tyler resident who was fatally shot in the...
Smith County man in critical condition after morning shooting at his house, officials say
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Smith County Sheriff’s Office said a man remains in critical condition after a Wednesday morning shooting at the front door of his Smith County residence. The sheriff’s office said at around 6:30 a.m., deputies responded to a shooting in the 20900 block of CR 4129 in northern Smith County. […]
Patrick Mahomes’ father arrested for the second time this year in Texas
According to court records, Patrick Mahomes Sr. is facing legal issues after encountering a second arrest in Texas this year. He is the father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, Patrick Mahomes. In Smith County, Texas, the police arrested a 53-year-old ex-Major League Baseball pitcher on June 29 for driving with...
LIST: Dates For The First Day Of School For East Texas Students
Summer is in full swing in East Texas. Watch out though because the first day of school for the 2024-2025 school year will be here before you know it. In fact, the first day of school for some East Texas school districts is less than a month away. So there...
Multiple disaster recovery centers to reopen Thursday following closure due to tropical storm
TEXAS, USA — Disaster recovery centers will reopen Thursday following a two day closure due to Tropical Storm Beryl. In a press release, FEMA said that three disaster recovery centers in East Texas will reopen Thursday, July 11. The centers will operate from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Lindale shooting leaves man in critical condition; suspects flee
Authorities say a Lindale man is in critical condition after being shot at his home during an argument with two suspects who fled the scene. The shooting happened around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the 20900 block of County Road 4129 in Lindale in northern Smith County, according to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office.
FEMA reopens Disaster Recovery Centers
AUSTIN – FEMA has reopened Disaster Recovery Centers in Henderson, Lamar, Smith and Van Zandt counties. The centers were closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. The DRC locations are: In Smith County, R.B. Hubbard Center “The Hub”, on East Ferguson Street in Tyler. East Texas Senior Living, serving...
Lindale man injured in early morning shooting
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - An argument between three men resulted in one being shot and taken to the hospital Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Rogieys Simmons, 67, of Lindale, was standing at the front door of his home in the 20900 block of County Road 4129, arguing with two other men when he was shot in the upper body.
OFFICIALS: 1 injured in shooting on CR 4129 in Smith County
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — One man is in critical condition after a shooting in Smith County on Wednesday morning. Deputies from the Smith County Sheriff's Office responded to a shooting in the 20900 block of County Road 4129 at 6:30 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies found Rogieys Simmons, 67, was shot in the upper body area while standing at his front door.
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