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Kentucky to Get a 3rd Buc-ee’s, Lindale, Texas Still Waiting
Buc-ee's started in Texas in the 80s and has exploded across the country since the turn of the century. I remember a couple of trips to the coast when I was a teenager in the 90s and stopping at Buc-ee's there. They were just mere gas stations with some cool stuff in them at the time. We turn the calendar to the year 2000 and that's when plans started to expand the brand and build those giant pit stops that we know today. While no state will ever equal the number of stores in Texas, one state is becoming a hot spot for Buc-ee's, Kentucky.
Two Of Texas’ Most Bizarre and Wacky Festivals This Fall
Let's Take A Look At How Some Texans Are Celebrating the Lone Star State's Quirkiest Traditions. Fall is officially here and that means everyone is going outside to enjoy the cooler temps before hibernating for the winter. That also means its FESTIVAL season all across Texas with fairs, carnivals and all sorts of celebrations.
Iron Horse Heritage Festival steams through Mineola
MINEOLA, Texas (KETK) – The annual Iron Horse Heritage Festival was held in Mineola on Saturday in celebration of the town’s historic railroad. The festival’s many family-friendly activities included live music, more than 90 vendors, a weenie dog race, a watermelon eating contest, a pie baking contest and a motorcycle show. “It’s a lot of […]
Tyler medical district to undergo street repairs, road closures
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The City of Tyler announced that the medical district around South Beckham Avenue will be undergo street repairs which will cause some road closures. According to a release, East Dawson Street will be closed from the entrance to the CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital parking garage to South Fleishel Avenue for repairs […]
East Texas Council of Governments moves forward with broadband expansion work
TYLER, Texas — Editor's Note: The video above aired in November 2011. East Texas Council of Governments leaders are moving ahead with a multi-year plan to expand broadband internet access throughout the region. ETCOG leaders this past week held a town hall-style online meeting to give an update on...
Tyler Will Hold National Night Out Event On October 1st
If you've lived in Texas at all, you know that Texans like to do things a little bit differently. Texas is known as a rather friendly state, and for the most part Texans are. We want to get out, mingle, and meet our neighbors and other people, but not when it's 98 degrees with a heat index of 108.
Tyler Public Library to hold fall book sale
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler Public Library is holding their semi-annual book sale on Saturday with some books having a price tag as low as 10 cents. According to the library, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. people will have the chance to shop from select books and other items like audiobooks, vinyl’s and […]
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