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Hurricane Beryl death toll climbs to 28, including 15 caused by heat due to massive power outages
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three more names have been added to the list of people who died during and after Hurricane Beryl roared ashore in Texas on July 8, bringing the total to. In an update on Wednesday, July 24, from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, we...
Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Harmony joins Edgewood, Grand Saline, Quitman in district 9-3A D2
RHONESBORO, Texas (KLTV) - The Harmony Eagles were district champs a year ago, and this year they fly into a new district, with new expectations and a new head coach in Brian Mauk. “The senior group last year was a really special group,” Mauk said. “They left an impact on...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
WATCH: Smith County ESD 2 crews bring RV fire under control in less than 2 minutes
SMITH COUNTY, Texas — **EDITOR'S NOTE: The video above was provided by Smith County ESD2. We do not own the rights to the music in the background. Smith County fire crews were able to contain an RV fire in about two minutes Monday. According to Smith County Emergency Services...
Author Stephanie M Seaton’s new Book Release ‘Innocence Taken’
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Author Stephanie M Seaton along with Larhonda Hamilton stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming book release. The book release is set for August 3rd at The Dock Book Shop in Fort Worth from 6-9pm. For more information click here.
High Horse 1898 restaurant comes to Marshall
TYLER, Texas (KETK)- Robbie Shoults the owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse stopped by East Texas Live on Wednesday to discuss opening his new restaurant. High Horse 1898 is located inside the historic Marshall Mercantile, just 10 miles from Bear Creek Smokehouse. Right now they are open for lunch 11am-3pm. For...
Discover this weekend's highlights with a bridal expo, dog show and Christmas in July
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out this list of events and activities around East Texas. Daddy-Daughter Tea Party, Saturday, noon to 2 p.m.; 220 E Grande Blvd. in Tyler (Hilton Garden Inn). Experience a heartwarming afternoon at the Daddy-Daughter Tea Party hosted at the Hilton Garden Inn in Tyler. Enjoy tea, finger foods, and create memories with your princess. Admission: bit.ly/daddy-daughter-tea_hiltongardeninn. Information: www.facebook.com/CollegeEliteLLC.
Free outdoor fitness court to open in Marshall park
MARSHALL, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) – Get fit for free with the new outdoor Fitness Court and digital wellness programming at City Park in Marshall!. City officials said the Fitness Court is the world’s best outdoor gym that uses individuals’ own body weight to get a complete workout. It includes seven stations that allow participants to move at their own pace. Designed with all abilities in mind, the court was created for people aged 14 and over.
EXPLORING THE CALDWELL ZOO: Attwater's prairie-chicken conservation
TYLER, Texas — The chirps of young Attwater's prairie-chicken often fills behind the scenes at the Caldwell Zoo in Tyler. These Texas natives are some of the most endangered birds in North America. The Attwater's prairie-chicken has been listed as endangered 1967, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. Habitat...
City of Tyler featured in Southern Living magazine
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The city of Tyler has been featured in Southern Living, a magazine dedicated to southern food, homes, gardens and travel. Southern Living said Tyler, also known as the Rose Capital of America, is blooming as new businesses move into vacant spaces in the downtown area. The article encourages people to visit […]
Dr. Ken Wink highlights historical context of Biden’s dropping out, previewed the DNC
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Political science professor with UT-Tyler, Dr. Ken Wink, joined East Texas Now to discuss the historic decision by President Biden to drop out of the presidential race. The decision to step down came a week after an attempted assassination on former president and republican candidate Donald...
Lufkin PD Provide Update On Active Shooter Incident at Hospital
Lufkin Police have provided an update on the concerning events that took place Wednesday morning at a local hospital. Wednesday at 9:24 a.m., Lufkin Police and Fire Departments responded to reports of an active shooter at CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial Lufkin. The incident prompted a coordinated and immediate response:
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