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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 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. "It’s (storm cleanup) just become a part of us," Tyler resident Sharon Miller said. Miller said she’s had debris in...
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 the UT Health 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 […]
Recent East Texas storms put Electrical Lineworker graduates to the test
(MARSHALL, Texas) – The Electrical Lineworker and Management Technology program at Texas State Technical College’s Marshall campus trains an average of 100 graduates a year to help restore power after storms like the ones that swept through East Texas in May. “It seemed like every time we’d get...
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 […]
Felony Arrests In Angelina County June 23rd – 29th
This was a big week for burglary arrests in Angelina County, Texas. There are currently 250 inmates inside the Angelina County Jail. This is a mixed bag of pretrial felons. Some were arrested for controlled substances, but more than one violent offender was taken off the streets. These arrests were...
Henderson City Council Greenlights $70 Million Indoor Sports Complex Near St. Rose and Maryland Parkways
Henderson is gearing up to become a hotspot for indoor sports and entertainment, as plans for a new $70 million complex have got the green light from the City Council. According to a report by News3LV, the facility broke ground following a unanimous council vote. Located behind Chicken N Pickle,...
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 […]
The Marshall Star for July 3, 2024
11 Marshall Team Members, 5 Teams Awarded in Space Flight Awareness Ceremony. Sixteen individuals and groups from across NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center were recognized June 27 for going above and beyond in their support of the human space program. Marshall Deputy Director Rae Ann Meyer presented the awards...
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.
'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...
Texla Development Group set to unveil Bridge City Beach
BRIDGE CITY, Texas — Texla Development Group is bringing tropical luxury to Southeast Texas. "I love this area and we need points of interest," said director of development Ja Cee Stanley. Bridge City Beach is a dream turned into reality for Ja Cee Stanley with Texla Development Group. "We...
East Texas smokehouse featured on “Fox and Friends”
(KTAL/KMSS) – The East Texas restaurant “Bear Creek Smokehouse” was represented on a national stage on Sunday, June 30th, making an appearance on Fox and Friends. They cooked up a storm of Southern food, including smoked brisket, ribs, pork loins, bourbon-baked beans, and more. They even transported their large smoker from Texas to the national Fox News headquarters in New York City.
What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix
LIVINGSTON, Texas – Nearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year. Near-historic rainfalls resulted in flooding throughout SE Texas. Along the Trinity River, communities were...
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