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GoFundMe started to help family of East Texas 19-year-old 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 back of the head in Smith County last week. Rawly “Eli” Sanchez was shot while in the backseat of a truck that was making a U-turn behind a Smith County business on the night of July 4. Seferino Bautista-Renteria, 35, the owner of Bautista Auto Sales, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Sanchez.
Beryl brings heavy rain, severe storms to East Texas
Nearly 5 inches of rain fell in Tyler on Monday and the region experienced high wind gusts as Tropical Storm Beryl rolled through the region. Nearly 1,500 remained without power in Smith County as of Tuesday afternoon. Tornado watches and flood warnings were issued throughout most of East Texas, including...
Official: $5.8 million in FEMA assistance approved for Smith County residents so far
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved nearly $5.8 million worth of individual assistance for residents in Smith County affected by recent storms. So far, FEMA has approved 2,367 Smith County residents for individual assistance, Smith County Emergency Management Coordinator Brandon Moore reported on Friday. Residents who still need help...
1 dead after crash on State Highway 64 in Rusk County
RUSK COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — One person is dead after a two vehicle crash in Rusk County near the Smith County line. DPS Sergeant Adam Albritton said a white SUV was heading towards Turnertown and a black SUV was headed towards Smith County at the time of the crash on State Highway 64 and FM 15. […]
Multiple law enforcement phone lines down in East Texas due to carrier outages
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Multiple East Texas law enforcement offices have reported on Tuesday morning they are experiencing issues with their phone lines due to carrier outages. The following communities have reported to have issues: Tyler Officials with the Tyler Police Departments said their 911 phone lines are down due to a carrier based issue. […]
There Were 25 Felony Arrests Made This 4th Of July Weekend In Smith County
East Texans were celebrating all weekend long thanks to the extended 4th of July weekend. Friends and families were gathering for cookouts, spending time on the water, and playing all kinds of games, while the fireworks lit up the East Texas sky. Unfortunately, fireworks weren't the only thing lighting up...
DOCUMENTS: U-turn behind Smith County business led to fatal shooting of teen, 2nd person arrested for tampering
TYLER, Texas — Documents say 19-year-old Rawly "Eli" Sanchez was fatally shot in the back of the head on the Fourth of July when he and his friends were making a U-turn behind a Tyler-area business to correct a previous wrong turn. Seferino Bautista-Renteria, 35, the owner of Bautista...
GoFundMe started to help family of East Texas 19-year-old killed in shooting
TYLER, Texas — A GoFundMe page has been set up for the family of 19-year-old Rawly "Eli" Sanchez who was fatally shot in the back of the head in Smith County last week. Sanchez was shot while the backseat of a truck that was making a U-turn behind a Smith County business on the night of July 4. Seferino Bautista-Renteria, 35, the owner of Bautista Auto Sales, is charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Sanchez, according to documents.
911 phone lines down in multiple East Texas locations
EAST TEXAS — Tyler Police Department 911 phone lines are down, according to a press release early Tuesday morning. Verizon has reportedly advised they have experienced outages due to recent storms. Smith County dispatch will be answering 911calls from within the city limits. Alt numbers are 903-939-6001 or 903-566-6600.
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in some East Texas counties to remain closed temporarily
EAST TEXAS (KLTV) - Disaster Recovery Centers across various East Texas counties will remain closed on Tuesday after Hurricane Beryl passed through the region. According to a press release by FEMA, the recovery centers located in Henderson, Jasper, Polk, Smith, Trinity, Tyler, and Van Zandt counties will remain closed temporarily and will reopen when it is safe to do so. Recovery centers located elsewhere will reopened at 10 a.m. today.
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