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Upshur County holds ceremony honoring Gilmer native Navy SEAL veteran Billy Wayne MachenKETK / FOX51 News1 day ago
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BANNED: You’re Not Allowed to Eat These 15 Foods in Texas
I bet you didn't know that even in a freedom-loving state such as ours, there are quite a few foods that are forbidden in the state of Texas. So here's the thing: Don't be looking for any of these items at our Tyler or Longview, Texas restaurants. Sure, some food...
Upshur County holds ceremony honoring Gilmer native Navy SEAL veteran Billy Wayne Machen
Gilmer, Texas (KETK) – Upshur County held a tribute for Gilmer native, Billy Wayne Machen who was the first U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Vietnam War. Machen was killed in the line of duty, Aug. 19, 1966 during the Vietnam war. A trooper in the war, Machen led his men through the jungle, sensing something was wrong […]
4 Texas Traffic Laws That You Might Not Be Aware Of
There are a lot of rules when it comes to driving on Texas roads. Antyime you get behind the wheel you're taking on a lot of responsibility. Not just for yourself, but for any passengers you have in the vehicle with you and the other drivers on the road too.
Game of the Week: Gilmer now 2-0 in district after taking down Van at home
GILMER, Texas (KETK) – The Gilmer Buckeyes are now 2-0 in district play after getting a home win over the Van Vandals on Friday night. The final score was: Van 23 – Gilmer 31. Next week, Gilmer will be on the road in Pleasant Grove, while Van will host Pittsburg.
An Incurable Disease Has Been Reported 13 Times in East Texas So Far
When I was a kid growing up in the rural part of Lindale, Texas, I had many adventures outdoors. Sure, I loved to be inside in front of my Nintendo Entertainment System but I also loved to getting my G.I. Joes and Transformers together and head down to the creek in my grandmother's pasture and play for a few hours. Luckily, I never ran into a rabid animal of some kind. Unfortunately, in East Texas, 13 animals have been found with rabies so far in 2024.
Play of the Night: Pine Tree’s Kalil Deckard gets a Pick-Six
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — Our Fever Play of the Night took us to Longview, where the Pine Tree Pirates faced off against the Henderson Lions in the District of Doom. The Pirates are strong on defense, and it showed up when Kalil Deckard picked off his 2nd pass of the night, but this time took […]
KidsView Playground in Longview to temporarily close for repairs, renovations
LONGVIEW, Texas — KidsView Playground in Longview will be temporarily closed to repair the structure and bring in new additions starting Monday. Renovations to the playground, located at 100 H G Mosley Parkway, are expected to be completed by early spring 2025. The project is funded through federal COVID-19 relief funding and recently approved by the Longview City Council.
Spotlight Game: New Diana still undefeated after taking down Troup
TROUP, Texas (KETK) – The New Diana Eagles are now 7-0 on the season after taking down the Troup Tigers on the road on Friday night. The final score was: New Diana 35 – Troup 11. Next week, New Diana will host Buffalo, while Troup will be on the road in West Rusk.
Tatum holds off Gladewater 33-28 on Thursday night
TATUM, Texas (KETK) — Tatum and Gladewater met in a big district matchup Thursday night at Eagle Stadium, and it turned into a back-and-forth showdown. The Eagles held on and beat the Bears 33-28 to move to 2-1 in district play.
Enjoy The Great Outdoors, Take A Walk On One Of These 12 Trails Around Tyler
Fall is here, and so are cooler temperatures. More and more East Texans are getting out to enjoy the outdoors without all the heat and humidity. Many East Texas cities, including Tyler and Longview, are beginning to expand their walking and biking trails. In 2019, Tyler completed the new Legacy Trail. With a trailhead in Gresham and running parallel to Old Jacksonville Hwy. to Three Lakes Pkwy., the city plans for this trail to eventually link up to Rose Rudman Recreational Trail in phase 2. Longview has similar plans to expand its trail system.
Longview still undefeated in district after taking down Tyler Legacy
LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – The Longview Lobos are 3-0 in district play after taking down the Tyler Legacy Red Raiders at home on Friday night. The final score was: Tyler Legacy 15 – Longview 38. Next week, Longview will be on the road taking on Rockwall-Heath, while Tyler Legacy will host Rockwall.
Kilgore now 3-1 in district play after taking down Lindale at home
KILGORE, Texas (KETK) – The Kilgore Bulldogs are now 6-2 on the season and 3-1 in district play after taking down the Lindale Eagles at home on Friday night. The final score was: Lindale 21 – Kilgore 42. Next week, Kilgore will be on the road in Palestine, while Lindale will host Mabank.
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