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Why Are There So Many Purple Porch Lights In Texas Right Now?
Halloween decorations are going up all across East Texas. Homeowners are creating gigantic spiderwebs from their roof to the ground, ghosts are being hung from trees, 14' tall skeletons are standing at attention and inflatables of all kinds are helping to create a spooky feeling along with some special lighting.
East Texas couple doing all they can to help hurricane, flood victims
TYLER, Texas — Florida residents are either evacuating or preparing for impact as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward Florida. Despite the distance, East Texans are doing what they can to help. One Tyler couple is using their resources to help those affected by Helene, and now preparing to help after Milton.
Lance Phillips gets February trial date in assault case, indicted for retaliation allegations
Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County elected officials, will have a trial in February for accusations of assaulting an officer during an April 2 commissioners court meeting. Phillips, 41, of Tyler, was charged with assault of a peace officer or judge when he was held in contempt of...
The Best ‘Hole in the Wall’ Restaurants Near Tyler, Texas
Last year I worked on a list of some of the best ‘hole in the wall’ restaurants around Tyler, Texas. It was fun to see so many people commenting about their favorite restaurants or maybe some that I should add to the list. As most of us know there are new people moving to East Texas all the time, and restaurants closing, so I wanted to update this list.
Updated Closure List Includes 2 East Texas Big Lots Stores
Anytime we go shopping in East Texas, we are looking for the best deal. It is very important to make that hard earned dollar stretch as far as it can. There are a plethora of dollar stores in the area to help with that shopping list. There are also many discount or thrift stores that can help make that buck go further. One such discount store that is very popular in East Texas is Big Lots. You can find anything from furniture to home goods to electronics to food there. Unfortunately, two Big Lots locations will be shutting down soon in East Texas.
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 […]
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...
Dress themes of this year’s Texas Rose Festival Parade
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The third weekend of every October, the Texas Rose Festival takes to the streets of Tyler for a parade to showcase the beauty of the gowns and community. The 91st Texas Rose Festival runs from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 and follows the theme of “Fanfare of Festivals.” The Texas Rose […]
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