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Lake Palestine tornado cleanup continues on Memorial Day
LAKE PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – Many East Texans were out on the water at Lake Palestine for Memorial Day, but one side of the lake is still facing difficult challenges. They’re continuing the cleanup from the EF1 tornado that touched down on Thursday right before the holiday weekend. On any typical Memorial Day there would […]
Brierwood Bay in Frankston asking community for help after tornado
FRANKSTON, Texas (KETK) – Brierwood Bay residents were left in shock after an EF1 tornado touched down in their neighborhood during Thursday night’s storm. “The trailer just started shaking,” Brierwood Bay resident Alvin Willbanks said. With no warning, Alvin Willbanks recalled seeing lots of wind and hail before the unthinkable happened. “And before we knew it, I hollered […]
PHOTOS: Trees uprooted, buildings flipped after storms in East Texas
COFFEE CITY, Texas (KETK) – Trees were uprooted and buildings were destroyed after strong winds and severe storms tore through East Texas on Thursday. KETK crews and viewers were able to take photos documenting the damage in the region: Bullard Coffee City Dogwood City Henderson County Lake Palestine Marina Have photos of storm damage? Email […]
NET Health opens nominations for ‘Doc’ Ballard award
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Northeast Texas Public Health District (NET Health) announced that nominations are being accepted for the 2024 W. T. “Doc” Ballard Award for Excellence in Public Health. According to the statement, the 25th annual award will honor an individual or organization “exemplifying the concept of public health distinguished by protecting and promoting the health of […]
Jacksonville nonprofit needs community feedback on park renovations
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – A Jacksonville nonprofit is seeking the community’s feedback on Buckner Park as they look to invest into the city’s parks and recreation. The Jacksonville Kiwanis Club, a nonprofit organization, is hosting an online survey for residents. The club said survey participation is going to help them create a full-family experience at […]
Jacksonville librarians to judge second poetry contest
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – The Jacksonville Public Library will hold their second ever poetry contest on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The contest will pit poets against each other in order to win praise and prizes from the librarians judging the planned poetic pugilism. “All ages are welcome from 5th grade […]
East Texas tree service crews continue to work after weeks of storms
JACKSONVILLE, Texas (KETK) – Tree service crews have been booked and busy the past couple of weeks following the rain East Texas has gotten. “We had [a tree] that completely tore a house up,” Lester’s Tree Service owner Anthony Monroe Lester, said. He said it is a busy time right now. “We’ve done about five […]
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