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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:
Dairy Queen ‘Miracle Treat Day’ to raise money for CHRISTUS
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Dairy Queen locations across East Texas will be participating in the Miracle Treat Day event, donating money for each Blizzard sold toward the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System. According to a release from CHRISTUS, the fundraising event by Dairy Queen is meant to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by donating […]
SPCA of East Texas welcomes new Executive Director
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The SPCA of East Texas welcomed a new Executive Director last week. Emily Heglund comes from Athens where she served as executive director for the TVCC Foundation in Athens for the past three years and worked as executive director of CASA Trinity Valley prior to that. Moving forward, Heglund will oversee […]
Two Men Indicted For Kidnapping Tyler, TX Man For $10K Ransom
A Wild Story From The Tyler Police Department About 2 Men Who Allegedly Kidnapped A Tyler Man. Two men, one from Colorado and one from New Mexico, are currently in the Smith County Jail on some heavy felony charges after they were allegedly hired to kidnap a Tyler man who owed someone money.
Tyler police arrest child accused of making bomb threats at Brookshire's in Tyler, other locations across multiple states
TYLER, Texas — Tyler police officers arrested a boy for allegedly making numerous bomb threats and swatting hoaxes across multiple states and locations, including Brookshire’s grocery stores in Tyler. In a news release, police said a joint investigation between the Tyler Police Department, Smith County Sheriff’s Office, Collin...
Charges filed on Elkhart mom accused of traveling with 4 in back of moving truck
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The Cherokee County Sheriff has confirmed the identity of an Elkhart woman arrested after three children and a disabled person were found traveling in the back of a moving truck last week. Katherine Renee Sawyer, 42, is charged with five counts of endangering a child...
ATTENTION: East Texas Veterans Resource Fair Coming Soon
Texas offers a wide array of benefits to military veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice. Benefits like the Hazelwood Act, which provides up to 150 hours of tuition exemption at state public colleges and universities to property tax exemptions, which can significantly reduce the financial burden of homeownership, Texas stands out as a state dedicated to supporting its veteran community.
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