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Brierwood Bay in Frankston asking community for help after tornado
FRANKSTON, Texas (KETK) – Brierwood Bay residents were left in shock after an EF1 tornado touched down in their neighborhood during Thursday night’s storm. “The trailer just started shaking,” Brierwood Bay resident Alvin Willbanks said. With no warning, Alvin Willbanks recalled seeing lots of wind and hail before the unthinkable happened. “And before we knew it, I hollered […]
PHOTOS: Trees uprooted, buildings flipped after storms in East Texas
COFFEE CITY, Texas (KETK) – Trees were uprooted and buildings were destroyed after strong winds and severe storms tore through East Texas on Thursday. KETK crews and viewers were able to take photos documenting the damage in the region: Bullard Coffee City Dogwood City Henderson County Lake Palestine Marina Have photos of storm damage? Email […]
City of Log Cabin declares local state of disaster
LOG CABIN, Texas (KETK) – The City of Log Cabin in Henderson County has declared a local state of disaster because of recent severe weather. The city said in a post that they’ve had a loss of power, downed power lines and blocked roads after being hit by weather on Saturday. Currently, the city park […]
Bullard residents clean up two days of storm damage
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – In Bullard’s Shell Shore subdivision, people are assessing their damage and cleaning up everything they can, but the hot weather is making it a challenge. “The humidity is horrible, the whole house inside, we have no power, obviously, floors are wet, window blinds were dripping water this morning just from being […]
‘It just came out of nowhere’: Bullard residents recover from late night storm
BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – After powerful storms tore through parts of East Texas Thursday night, Bullard residents are picking up the mess that has been left behind. “Trees laying up, just uprooted, so I feel like it was a little tornado that came through,” Sylvia McKay, Bullard resident, said. KETK was in Henderson and Smith […]
NET Health opens nominations for ‘Doc’ Ballard award
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2024 W. T. “Doc” Ballard Award for Excellence in Public Health. According to the statement, the 25th annual award will honor an individual or organization “exemplifying the concept of public health distinguished by protecting and promoting the health of […]
Jacksonville nonprofit needs community feedback on park renovations
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – A Jacksonville nonprofit is seeking the community’s feedback on Buckner Park as they look to invest into the city’s parks and recreation. The Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, a nonprofit organization, is hosting an online survey for residents. The club said survey participation is going to help them create a full-family experience at […]
Jacksonville librarians to judge second poetry contest
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – The Jacksonville Public Library will hold their second ever poetry contest on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The contest will pit poets against each other in order to win praise and prizes from the librarians judging the planned poetic pugilism. “All ages are welcome from 5th grade […]
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