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PHOTOS: Hundreds of East Texas Grads Submit Senior Salute Entries
The response to our 2024 Senior Salutes has been overwhelming. We have already received nearly 300 entries for this year's promotion. Every hour, we feature several graduates on the air, usually around 20 past the hour. We take the information sent to us by graduating seniors and let East Texas know about these outstanding scholars.
East Texas Kindergarten Teacher Surprised with $1,000 Award
Over the past 8 years, KICKS 105 and Whataburger have teamed up to award an East Texas educator a $1,000 classroom grant at the end of every semester. Nominations are taken through the KICKS 105 App. , and a deserving teacher is surprised with a visit from Danny Merrell and...
Huntington falls 2-0 to Franklin in Game One of Regional Semi
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (KETK) — The Huntington Red Devils have made it to the 3A Regional Semifinals, after knocking off Central Heights last week. On Thursday night in Huntsville, they could not get their offense going and dropped Game One to Franklin 2-0. Game Two of this series will be Friday at 12:30 p.m. back at […]
Angelina College Names Top Scholars From 2024 Spring Semester
Angelina College officials and faculty members have released the names of 117 students who earned a spot on the President’s Honor List, and the 151 students named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2024 semester. To qualify, students must have enrolled in at least 12 semester...
Angelina College awards student new car
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Angelina College (AC) held its inaugural “Fast Trax to Success” initiative, where one student was gifted a new car. According to a release, the initiative was made to generate student and faculty engagement campus wide, at events throughout the year QR codes were available for students and faculty to scan. AC […]
Angelina College Roadrunner statue removed temporarily
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – Angelina College has announced that their beloved roadrunner statue has been temporarily removed to “undergo necessary enhancements.” The picture below shows the statue in it’s prominent spot along Highway 56 on the college’s campus in Lufkin. “We understand the sentimental value the Roadrunner holds for many in our community and want […]
Huntington advances after 4-0 win over Central Heights
LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) – It was a Deep East Texas battle in the 3A Regional Quarterfinal as Huntington and Central Heights faced off in a one-game playoff in Lufkin. The Red Devils would prevail over the Blue Devils, as Huntington advanced with a 4-0 victory.
Celebrating Local Achievements: Angelina College Honors Nursing Graduates with Pinning Ceremony
Angelina College recently held a pinning ceremony for its Associate Degree Nursing Program's Class of 2024. The event, which took place last week in Shands Gymnasium, celebrated 62 new nursing graduates. During the ceremony, graduates received their nursing pins from friends or family members and were recognized with various awards.
Lufkin Native Mason McCarty Takes Helm as Lufkin ISD's New Director of Technology
Mason McCarty has been appointed as the Director of Technology for Lufkin ISD, replacing Josh Williams, who is now the Chief Technology Officer. McCarty, from the local area and a 2014 Lufkin High School graduate, has a strong background in education and relevant experience.
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