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LIST: East Texas school districts to be closed for total solar eclipse
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Six East Texas school districts announced they will cancel classes for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Athens ISD On Tuesday, Athens Independent School District announced all of their campuses will be closed on the day of the eclipse due to safety and operational concerns. Athens ISD said the […]
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.
This May Be the Beginning of a Trend for East Texas High Schools 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.
In a sharp reversal, North Texas voters pick Brent Money over Jill Dutton in House GOP primary
AUSTIN, Texas (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – In a whiplash-inducing reversal from only five weeks prior, Republican voters in North Texas’ House District 2 have chosen Brent Money over the recently elected incumbent, state Rep. Jill Dutton. The Associated Press declared Money the winner at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday. “Tonight’s victory goes to the conservative people in […]
Celebrate spring in Athens with these East Texas Arboretum events
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – The East Texas Arboretum in Athens is kicking off spring with events on Friday and Saturday. The East Texas Arboretum said they are hosting a plant sale on Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. featuring “pops of colors, both ornamental and fruit bearing trees, reliable perennials and some warm weather […]
Don’t Miss Out On The Fun And Excitement Of These 9 East Texas Weekend Events
The signs of Spring are all around Tyler, Texas, Longview, Gilmer, and Athens, Texas too. Spring flowers are in bloom as well as some Dogwood trees and we're beginning to see the signs of pollen. With so much plant life coming back to life, so are the East Texas weekend activities.
Black Beauty Ranch in Henderson County offering internships
MURCHISON, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above was published in May 2021. The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch in Murchison is now accepting applications for interns. The Black Beauty Ranch Facebook post said they offer animal care and vet tech internships for those looking to gain experience. "Interns...
Don’t Miss Out On The Fun And Excitement Of These 9 East Texas Weekend Events
The signs of Spring are all around Tyler, Texas, Longview, Gilmer, and Athens, Texas too. Spring flowers are in bloom as well as some Dogwood trees and we're beginning to see the signs of pollen. With so much plant life coming back to life, so are the East Texas weekend activities.
Henderson County Unity Walk held in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
ATHENS, Texas (KETK) – After being delayed a month because of weather, the Henderson County Unity walk was held in Athens on Saturday in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Build Athens Together, the City of Athens and the Athens Chamber of Commerce hosted the event which was attended by a large crowd of […]
Red Bull Saloon in Henderson County destroyed after early morning fire
HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas — An East Texas bar was destroyed after an early Saturday morning fire. The Red Bull Saloon, located at 10503 Highway 31 East in Murchison, caught fire Saturday, according to a post from the business' Facebook page. The saloon later shared photos of the building and said it has been declared a "total loss."
Don’t Miss Out On The Fun And Excitement Of These 9 East Texas Weekend Events
The signs of Spring are all around Tyler, Texas, Longview, Gilmer, and Athens, Texas too. Spring flowers are in bloom as well as some Dogwood trees and we're beginning to see the signs of pollen. With so much plant life coming back to life, so are the East Texas weekend activities.
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