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Lance Phillips gets February trial date in assault case, indicted for retaliation allegations
Lance Phillips, the son of two Smith County elected officials, will have a trial in February for accusations of assaulting an officer during an April 2 commissioners court meeting. Phillips, 41, of Tyler, was charged with assault of a peace officer or judge when he was held in contempt of...
It’s Now Illegal To Do Outdoor Burning In Smith County And Other East Texas Counties
Hotober continues in East Texas! As unseasonably warm weather continues for the region, vegetation in the area becomes vulnerable to drying out quickly and could easily catch fire from any spark. It has been several weeks since the entire region has seen measurable rainfall, and it's not just farmers who...
Dress themes of this year’s Texas Rose Festival Parade
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The third weekend of every October, the Texas Rose Festival takes to the streets of Tyler for a parade to showcase the beauty of the gowns and community. The 91st Texas Rose Festival runs from Oct. 17 to Oct. 20 and follows the theme of “Fanfare of Festivals.” The Texas Rose […]
Top Golf Courses to Play in East Texas Right Now
East Texans love to golf and a good thing for us is that we've got plenty of courses in Tyler, TX, and Longview, TX to keep you on the links. If you're hoping to try a new course, we've got a list of great courses right here in East Texas.
Friday Morning Forecast: A hot, dry weekend ahead
Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees above average this weekend as highs climb into the 90s. A cold front early next week knocks our temperatures back down to near normal by Tuesday, with overnight lows potentially dipping into the upper 40s by Tuesday night. No rain expected for the next 7 days. TODAY: Mostly sunny skies. […]
Dry conditions cause East Texas ranchers to put hay out early
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As the climate continues to dry in East Texas it is now causing some ranchers to put hay out early for their cattle. Normally, hay does not get put out until after the first frost but now that the grass is drying up, ranchers need to supplement. “I’m about two weeks away,” […]
GoBus to launch new cross-county transit routes
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – GoBus, an East Texas-based on-demand transit, announced new cross county routes. According to the GoBus website, they will be offering new routes in four counties. GoBus will be offering out-of-county service from Henderson County to Tyler on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a new pilot route will connect Camp and Upshur counties […]
Specialist to examine dogs seized from alleged Smith County dogfighting ring
TYLER, Texas — An outside behavioral specialist is heading to Tyler this week to assess the dogs rescued from a suspected dogfighting ring in Smith County last month. The specialist is coming from Florida and they are expected to arrive Friday. The purpose is to determine if they are adoptable or too aggressive to be family pets.
SPCA of East Texas: Meet LouAnn
This post is sponsored content. TYLER, Texas (KETK) – LouAnn is a female 6-month-old tan and white lab mix. She is medium sized dog. According to the shelter, LouAnn knows basic commands and is good with people and other dogs. For more information, watch the video above and visit their website. Sponsored content disclaimer: The […]
How will Hurricane Milton impact gas prices in East Texas?
TYLER, Texas — With an increase in demand and low supply caused by Hurricane Milton, Texas drivers could see some temporarily increases at the gas pump. According to the Energy Information Administration, demand for gasoline last week was the highest it's been this year -- 9.6 million barrels per day. The sharp rise in demand can be attributed to late-week fuel consumption ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida.
Andy Woods Elementary celebrates Farm Day
TYLER, Texas — Tyler ISD's Andy Woods Elementary School celebrated Farm Day Thursday as a part of the Pre-K student's farm studies unit. Farm Day has become a yearly tradition at the school, where farmers visit the students who get to practice using the vocabulary words they had learned throughout the unit. The students also get to experience hands-on work that farmers practice, like milking a cow.
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