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Tyler residents, officials still feeling impact of May storms
TYLER, Texas — It’s been nearly a month since devastating storms came through parts of East Texas. Now people are still recovering from the damage left behind. Residents spoke about the cleaning process and what the City of Tyler says is slowing it down. "It’s just become a...
Lake Tyler residents ask July Fourth visitors to prioritize safety, cleaning up
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – As crowds celebrating Independence Day at Lake Tyler start arriving, residents in the area ask that people practice safety and do their part to keep the lake clean. “You’re coming in and enjoying our lake,” Floy Brucks, Lake Tyler resident, said. “We live here so you know just come back and […]
Pets Fur People becomes second Tyler animal shelter hacked on Facebook
TYLER, Texas — On Wednesday, the non-profit animal shelter Pets Fur People was hacked on Facebook. This is the second animal shelter in Tyler to be hacked after the SPCA was hacked in late June. Gayle Helms, the executive director for Pets Fur People, said they were able to...
Woman receives last chemotherapy treatment, thanks hospital staff for 'over and beyond' support
TYLER, Texas — It was a joyous day at UT Health’s East Texas Hope Cancer Center this Wednesday for Sandra Porter, Ray Ingram and their entire family. "When this started I did not see this day coming, it is finally here," Porter said. "We are ready to give...
Stepping Stone Academy celebrates Fourth of July
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Ahead of Independence Day teachers, parents, and students at Stepping Stone School dressed in their best red, white, and blue to honor our freedom. “We believe that it’s important to instill and inspire patriotism in our American boys and girls,” said parade coordinator, Miss Texas Senior Classic 2015 and assistant state director […]
Tips to keep your pets safe for Fourth of July
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but for our pets it can be a scary night. “Prevention and precaution are the two key parts to this,” owner of Tyler Animal Emergency Hospital James DeSimone said. Pets Fur People, a Tyler animal rescue organization, advises pet owners to update […]
UT Tyler teams split $100K grand prize in energy innovation competition
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Two University of Texas at Tyler teams of engineering students placed first and third in a energy innovation competition winning a total of $70,000 of the $100,000 grand prize. According to a release, each team was originally awarded $15,000 in January and additional $20,000 in April for advancing to the progress […]
The Armory Flea Market to open in new Tyler location
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – After shutting down last year, a beloved flea market known as the oldest in Tyler, announced they will re-open in a new location. The Armory Flea Market, a 30-year staple of the Rose City, used to be adjacent to the W.T. Brookshire Conference Center until they had to close their doors […]
Caldwell Zoo cheetahs arrive safely at Australian zoo
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Caldwell Zoo announced on Wednesday that two young male cheetahs have landed at an Australian zoo. Zoo officials said thanks to their ongoing efforts to conserve the endangered species, cheetahs Ichabod and Lee have successfully flown to Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Australia. “This monumental event marks a critical step […]
'We were praying for it': Love Thy City gives away free air conditioner to Tyler family
Janira Martinez, 23, mom of three, prayed to God after her air conditioner broke over the weekend. She and her husband and three kids needed it due to the intense summer heat. Her prayers were answered when Love Thy City told her on Monday they would give her a new one.
Net Health encourages parents to not wait to immunize their children
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Sylvia Warren the Director of Immunizations at Net Health stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to encourage parents to immunize their children right away. Warren said students should get their shots now before they go back to school rather than wait until August. They will be...
Adopt A Dog Or Cat For Free In Tyler With Any Donation To Special Olympics
It's a sad statement to make, East Texas animal shelters continually stay at or near capacity and in some cases, some shelters are over capacity and that's when shelter directors must turn away those who are trying to surrender an animal. Oftentimes when that happens these unwanted domesticated dogs and cats are dumped out on county roads and left to survive on their own.
Tyler State Park expecting thousands of visitors for July Fourth weekend
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The extended Fourth of July weekend is around the corner and people across the state have plans to celebrate at Tyler State Park. “It’s our mission to make sure that you feel that you’re in another world and the natural world you can escape,” Zane Hudson, with the Tyler State Park, […]
East Texas Minor Arrested For Grocery Store Bomb Threats
Turns Out A Smith County Minor Has Been Causing Chaos Locally And Across The Country. Prank calls are one thing, but calling in bomb threats is a serious and dangerous matter that folks don't find funny nor joke about especially in these days and times. Recently, Texas and several other...
TPWD Completes Groundbreaking Bass Tracking Study
TYLER – Biologists from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) have completed an innovative study that tracked the movement and behaviors of largemouth bass at Toledo Bend Reservoir and Lake Fork. The goal of the multi-year initiative, which launched in 2020, was to learn more about fish behavior and help anglers be more effective when they target largemouth bass.
UT Tyler medical school welcomes second class
TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine held a White Coat Ceremony for their second class. According to a release and our news partner KETK, in the ceremony the new students received their white coats, and the Humanism in Medicine pin. There was also a speech by former UT Tyler President Dr. Kirk Calhoun and a recitation of the Physician’s Oath. The university said that this class’ tuition is being funded by a “generous anonymous donor.” The school also said that 85% of the school of medicine’s inaugural class has ties to East Texas.
Therapet: Assisted Animal Therapy discusses upcoming events
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Elysia Reineck and Rachel Cox along with Nova stopped by East Texas Live on Tuesday to discuss their upcoming events. Therapet invites you to sign up for their upcoming Therapet 101 our 6 week class, it has 2 spots left. The Class is at 5:30pm and it starts July 10th.
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