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Voters to decide on $116M school bond with ‘no tax increase’, Mabank ISD says
MABANK, Texas (KETK) – Mabank Independent School District is seeking the approval of a $116 million bond that if passed on Election Day, will increase student capacity and prepare the district for future growth. According to the school district, the projects that the bond will fund include: The district said the bond would not increase […]
Water interruptions expected in Athens due to utility work
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The City of Athens announced that some residents my experience an interruption in their water service on Thursday during some utility repairs. According to a statement, the 300 block of West Corsicana Street, the 100 and 200 blocks of South Pinkerton will face interruptions in water service starting at 9 p.m. […]
PHOTOS: Brownsboro celebrates 175 years with Pioneer Day
BROWNSBORO, Texas (KETK) – Brownsboro celebrated pioneer day on Saturday, celebrating 175 of their town’s history. According to the Brownsboro Chamber of Commerce, the event included the Brownsboro Military Band Car Show, over 60 vendors, food, a kids zone, live music and entertainment The event celebrating 175 years of Brownsboro recognized the town’s long history […]
Athens YMCA to host total solar eclipse event for community
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The newly remodeled YMCA in Athens will be the hub for all things eclipse in the community. YMCA faculty said they are ready for eclipse watchers to gather at their facility, formally known as the Cain and Murchison Recreation Center, that sits on 85 acres of land. The YMCA, located on […]
Welcome Home celebration for Vietnam War veterans held in Henderson County
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – Veterans in the community were honored by Hospice Plus Athens for National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday after not receiving a warm welcome almost 50 years ago. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2022 more than 1.4 million veterans lived in Texas and of those almost 403,000 served in Vietnam. […]
East Texas FFA students compete in Henderson County Livestock Show
HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – Young East Texans flocked to the Henderson County Livestock Show to show off their animals and projects. The students worked hard to compete for scholarships and other awards in different divisions, such as, the Herdsmen category. The Herdsmen Award covers a wide range of criteria including, cleanliness of area, walks and […]
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