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East Texas lake named in top 10 best bass lakes in the country
QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) - Bassmaster released their list of the top 10 best bass lakes of 2024, and an East Texas lake is sitting in the top five. Lake Fork was named the fifth best bass lake in the United States. Sitting on more than 27,000 acres, Lake Fork is a reservoir located in Wood, Rains, and Hopkins counties. Towns that surround the lake are Emory, Yantis, Quitman and Alba.
Drinking and Driving is a Huge Problem in East Texas with 2023 Stats to Back it Up
It is something that is said over and over in Texas but people seem to not even care, Do Not Get Behind the Wheel of a Car or Truck After Having Alcoholic Drinks. You Do Not drive better when you're buzzed or drunk. You Do Not have full control of your body when you're buzzed or drunk. You Will put yourself, anyone in your vehicle and anyone on the road with you in danger when you're buzzed or drunk. Despite all of this, we still have a major problem with alcohol related crashes and fatalities in East Texas.
MONEY: Rewards Offered for These Fugitives out of East Texas
It's another week which means law enforcement officers in Texas are working hard to track down fugitives that are trying to evade their consequences. Recently our hard-working law enforcement officers in Wood County, Texas posted some fugitive photos online in hopes that some locals might know where these fugitives might be hiding.
Drinking and Driving is a Huge Problem in East Texas with 2023 Stats to Back it Up
It is something that is said over and over in Texas but people seem to not even care, Do Not Get Behind the Wheel of a Car or Truck After Having Alcoholic Drinks. You Do Not drive better when you're buzzed or drunk. You Do Not have full control of your body when you're buzzed or drunk. You Will put yourself, anyone in your vehicle and anyone on the road with you in danger when you're buzzed or drunk. Despite all of this, we still have a major problem with alcohol related crashes and fatalities in East Texas.
Several fires reported along Wood County highway
\WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Fires have been reported along Highway 154 in the Holly Lake area of Wood County. According to the Holly Lake Volunteer Fire Department, they are out with a few other fire departments fighting a series of fires. Initial information indicates they could have been started by a truck towing a […]
MONEY: Rewards Offered for These Fugitives out of East Texas
It's another week which means law enforcement officers in Texas are working hard to track down fugitives that are trying to evade their consequences. Recently our hard-working law enforcement officers in Wood County, Texas posted some fugitive photos online in hopes that some locals might know where these fugitives might be hiding.
CASA for Kids of East Texas to host fundraiser to further mission
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – CASA for Kids of East Texas, a nonprofit that works to benefit and advocate for children, is hosting a fundraiser on Saturday and will be promoting small businesses. Their third annual Passport to Fun event will feature food, on-site shopping and a chance to win a grand prize, a release said. […]
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