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Welcome Home celebration for Vietnam War veterans held in Henderson County
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – Veterans in the community were honored by Hospice Plus Athens for National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Friday after not receiving a warm welcome almost 50 years ago. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2022 more than 1.4 million veterans lived in Texas and of those almost 403,000 served in Vietnam. […]
Eclipse day safety tips: What experts say
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With the long anticipated total solar eclipse around the corner, officials are sharing advice to stay safe this weekend and Monday. TxDOT released a statement warning residents of some East Texas areas that they anticipate will see heavy traffic on Monday. TxDOT listed the following roads for potential heavy traffic: “As […]
6 East Texas Schools Have Announced Closures During the Eclipse
Many in East Texas, and millions of visitors to East Texas, are ready for the solar eclipse coming April 8. East Texas will be ground zero for this year's eclipse as we'll go dark in afternoon for a few minutes as the moon passes between the earth and the sun, otherwise known as the Path of Totality. We'll all be stepping outside at work or at school to get a look at this phenonium that hasn't occurred over our area since 1878.
6 East Texas Schools Have Announced Closures During the Eclipse
Many in East Texas, and millions of visitors to East Texas, are ready for the solar eclipse coming April 8. East Texas will be ground zero for this year's eclipse as we'll go dark in afternoon for a few minutes as the moon passes between the earth and the sun, otherwise known as the Path of Totality. We'll all be stepping outside at work or at school to get a look at this phenonium that hasn't occurred over our area since 1878.
Update: 10 East Texas Schools Have Announced Closures for Monday’s Eclipse
Many in East Texas, and millions of visitors to East Texas, are ready for the solar eclipse coming April 8. East Texas will be ground zero for this year's eclipse as we'll go dark in afternoon for a few minutes as the moon passes between the earth and the sun, otherwise known as the Path of Totality. We'll all be stepping outside at work or at school to get a look at this phenonium that hasn't occurred over our area since 1878.
Canton residents thankful as traffic signals go up on Highway 64, I-20 intersection
CANTON, Texas (KETK) – Traffic signals are being installed at the intersection of Interstate 20 and Highway 64 in an effort to stop the amount of car accidents in the area. “I was hoping and praying for them,” Joshua Huffman, a resident who lives near the intersection, said. The intersection has a long history of […]
Upgrades to Cain Park Softball Complex: New Bathrooms and Renovations for Better Facilities
Construction is underway at the Cain Park softball complex. New bathrooms are being built to cater to the increasing number of softball players. The existing bathrooms will be transformed into family-style restrooms. The concession stand building will also be renovated. The project was started due to the growing number of players from the Henderson County Girls Softball Association and the TVCC Softball team.
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