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Texas Democrats dueling over whether to replace President Biden in November
DALLAS — Texas Democrats are dueling over whether President Biden should remain in the race. Congressman Lloyd Doggett from Austin is the first member of Congress to publicly call on Biden to withdraw from the race after that disastrous debate performance last Thursday and ongoing questions about the president’s age.
Lindale Fire Department extinguishes house fire
LINDALE, Texas (KLTV) - The Lindale Fire Department gained control of a house fire Thursday morning. According to Lindale Fire Chief Joe Yeakley, the department responded to the scene Thursday on a residential fire call. Two engines and a battalion truck were sent out to the home, and another engine,...
Henderson, Smith among East Texas counties approved for federal disaster relief funding
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) announced on Tuesday that FEMA has approved 15 additional Texas counties for federal disaster assistance following severe weather and flooding that began on April 26. TDEM said the list of counties approved for federal help has risen to 63. FEMA approved its Public […]
US Supreme Court denies Rodney Reed's request to review his claim for a new trial
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected Texas death row inmate Rodney Reed's request to review his claim that prosecutors at his 1998 trial illegally suppressed evidence that could have exonerated him in Stacey Stites' murder. According to KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the Supreme Court...
Study ranks three Texas lakes among 'dirtiest' in U.S.
A new study ranks three Texas lakes in the top 10 dirtiest lakes in the U.S. The study was released by Lake.com, a vacation rental platform that used data from the National Water Quality Monitoring Council, which is part of the Environmental Protection Agency. The Texas lakes were in West Texas, North Texas and near Austin. ...
Hot as a firecracker for Independence Day before a big shift in the pattern ramps up our rain chances and drops our temperatures
DEEP EAST TEXAS (KTRE) - Excessive Heat Warnings have already been extended for Angelina, Nacogdoches, Rusk, Sabine, San Augustine, and Shelby counties through 8 p.m. Thursday evening due to heat index values topping out over 110-degrees at times on our Independence Day Thursday. Heat advisories will be in place through...
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...
'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...
Sulphur Springs Emergency Sirens Will Be Tested July 3
July 3, 2024 – Emergency sirens will be tested in Sulphur Springs at noon today by the Sulphur Springs Emergency Management Office. The test is to gauge the reliability of the emergency warning system and is conducted to find any potential flaws in the system so they can be corrected prior to a real emergency situation. The sirens could be sounded not only for weather warnings such as tornadoes, which are the most common in the area, but also in case of any emergency that could affect the safety and lives of citizens in Sulphur Springs.
Are liquor stores open on Fourth of July in Texas? We break down what's open on Independence Day.
TEXAS, USA — For those looking to stock up for their Independence Day party, good news: Liquor stores will be open on the holiday. In Texas, liquor stores are only closed on Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day, according to the Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission (TABC). If Christmas Day or New Year's Day falls on a Sunday, liquor stores will be closed the following Monday.
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