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SPCA of East Texas: Meet LouAnn
This post is sponsored content. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – LouAnn is a female 6-month-old tan and white lab mix. She is medium sized dog. According to the shelter, LouAnn knows basic commands and is good with people and other dogs. For more information, watch the video above and visit their website. Sponsored content disclaimer: The […]
‘Like family to us:’ East Texas small businesses expanding with community support
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – For the last few years, some small locally-owned businesses have struggled due to inflation, but some like Bralys Ace Hardware in Palestine have kept their doors open while also expanding into Jacksonville. “Our main customer base has been with us for years, they’re very supportive and they’re all like family to […]
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 […]
Black Beauty Ranch celebrates Giving Day for Apes with fundraiser for gibbons
MURCHISON, Texas (KETK) – Black Beauty Ranch is raising money to support the gibbons in their care as part of Giving Day for Apes. According to a release, Tuesday is the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Giving Day for Apes, a day for sanctuaries to raise awareness and funds for apes in care. Black Beauty […]
Former Bullard mayor named new city manager
BULLARD, Texas — Pam Frederick, former Bullard Mayor and current Smith County Pct. 1 commissioner, has been appointed as Bullard's new City Manager. Frederick will assume her new role Nov. 12. “I am looking forward to the opportunity to continue serving our community,” Frederick said, adding, “The experience, knowledge,...
Smith County receives Best Practices Award for detention officer program
TYLER, Texas — Smith County received a 2024 County Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of Counties for its detention officer program that partners with Tyler ISD to improve recruitment efforts. According to a news release, the program is the first of its kind in Texas. On Tuesday,...
Green Acres Baptist Church hosts supply drive for Hurricane Helene aid
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Green Acres Baptist Church is holding a supply drive to benefit those affected by Hurricane Helene. According to a post on the church’s Facebook page, donations for the drive can be dropped off at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, and they will be accepting donations until Sunday. Some of the […]
Wednesday Afternoon Forecast: Temperatures warming up into the weekend, Milton nearing Florida
Here in East Texas, temperatures this afternoon will be fairly mild, topping out in the mid 80s. We’ll see lows tonight drop into the mid 50s, making for a cool start to your Thursday. Temperatures will be on the rise into the weekend however, with highs in the 90s expected Saturday and Sunday. A cold […]
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