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LIST: Several Cinco de Mayo events happening across East Texas
TYLER, Texas — Cinco de Mayo is this Sunday and several East Texas cities are hosting festivals and events to celebrate. Cinco de Mayo, which is often mistaken for Mexico's Independence Day, honors the Mexican victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Mexico’s Independence Day was Sept. 16, 1810, according to the Smithsonian.
West Rusk CCISD voters to decide on $26M bond to help improve elementary school, band hall
NEW LONDON, Texas (KETK) — The West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District will hold a bond election on Saturday that if passed, will improve facilities in the district. The over $26 million bond will allow for renovations and additions to the elementary campus and band hall. The school said the elementary school has not […]
Live Music, Rodeos, Wine Tasting, And More On Tap This Mother’s Day Weekend In East Texas
This weekend sons and daughters in Tyler, Palestine, Jacksonville, Mt. Pleasant, Longview, and all over East Texas will be celebrating and thanking mom for all she has done for them throughout the years. This Mother's Day weekend restaurants will be filled with very appreciative children, husbands, and family members as we celebrate Mom!
City of Arp to host 2-day Strawberry Festival
ARP, Texas (KETK) — The City of Arp will host a two day Strawberry Festival where people can expect live music, activities and food trucks. According to a release, the event will be held on April 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and April 28 from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. People can expect […]
East Texas artists' work featured in first art show at Kilgore's Old Post Office
KILGORE — Kilgore’s Old Post Office has been home to beautiful art since its lobby murals were painted by Xavier Gonzalez in 1941, and its artistic legacy continued this week as the facility hosted the “Flora & Fauna” art show. The exhibit, which featured artworks by...
Tyler council race heads to runoff, as incumbents bested in Lindale, Arp
In Smith County election results, a familiar face returns to Arp government while a Tyler council race will head to a runoff. In Lindale, voters opted for a new councilmember. The final unofficial results of the Smith County joint city elections have been reported by the county elections office, but all results are considered unofficial until they are canvassed.
West Rusk CCISD voters to decide on $26M bond to help improve elementary school, band hall
NEW LONDON, Texas (KETK) — The West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District will hold a bond election on Saturday that if passed, will improve facilities in the district. The over $26 million bond will allow for renovations and additions to the elementary campus and band hall. The school said the elementary school has not […]
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