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Hurricane Milton Tuesday afternoon updateKCEN1 day ago
Child dies after parents left him in care of a woman only for her to leave for work and put her 13-year-old child in charge of the toddler before the 1-year-old was mauIed to death by her vicious petsShreveport Magazine23 hours ago
Smith County district clerk accused of not allowing unneeded jurors to leave ordered to serve jail timeCBS191 day ago
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Why Are There So Many Purple Porch Lights In Texas Right Now?
Halloween decorations are going up all across East Texas. Homeowners are creating gigantic spiderwebs from their roof to the ground, ghosts are being hung from trees, 14' tall skeletons are standing at attention and inflatables of all kinds are helping to create a spooky feeling along with some special lighting.
Updated Closure List Includes 2 East Texas Big Lots Stores
Anytime we go shopping in East Texas, we are looking for the best deal. It is very important to make that hard earned dollar stretch as far as it can. There are a plethora of dollar stores in the area to help with that shopping list. There are also many discount or thrift stores that can help make that buck go further. One such discount store that is very popular in East Texas is Big Lots. You can find anything from furniture to home goods to electronics to food there. Unfortunately, two Big Lots locations will be shutting down soon in East Texas.
East Texas couple doing all they can to help hurricane, flood victims
TYLER, Texas — Florida residents are either evacuating or preparing for impact as Hurricane Milton makes its way toward Florida. Despite the distance, East Texans are doing what they can to help. One Tyler couple is using their resources to help those affected by Helene, and now preparing to help after Milton.
Smith County district clerk bonds out of jail following contempt of court charge
TYLER, Texas — Smith County District Clerk Penny Clarkston was arrested on a contempt of court charge Monday after causing a "physical and verbal disruption" during jury selection. This is the second time she has been charged with contempt. The first incident was in July when she refused to...
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 […]
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...
Texas Comptroller visits Tyler, discusses hefty grant for local law enforcement
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited Tyler on Tuesday to discuss the $775,000 in grant money Smith County recently received from his office. This visit was part of his Good For Texas Tour, which allows Hegar to travel to counties receiving Rural Law Enforcement grants from his office. The Smith County Sheriff’s […]
Fire Marshal: Controlled burn in Tyler spreads to shed, mobile home
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Smith County fire officials responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Montgomery Gardens on Monday afternoon after a controlled burn was allegedly left unattended. According to officials, a deputy fire marshal was driving by 175 Montgomery Gardens on Monday at approximately 2 p.m. when they noticed a fire […]
Smith County receives Best Practices Award for detention officer program
TYLER, Texas — Smith County received a 2024 County Best Practices Award from the Texas Association of Counties for its detention officer program that partners with Tyler ISD to improve recruitment efforts. According to a news release, the program is the first of its kind in Texas. On Tuesday,...
Rusk County issues boil water notice for some customers
RUSK COUNTY, Texas — Customers in Rusk County were issued a boil water notice on Wednesday following a water main break. According to Rusk Rural Water Supply, customers on the following roads should boil their water prior to consumption:. CR 2115. CR 2117. CR 2118. CR 2119. CR 2120.
Monday Night Forecast: Dry and cool night ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Low: 59.Winds: NE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 85. Winds: NE 5-10 MPH. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny & mild. Low: 56. High: 86. Winds: NE 5-10 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and slightly warmer. Low: 57. High: 88. Winds: E 5-10 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 59. […]
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