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07/23/2025

Officials have released the name of the victim killed in a Tyler stabbing on Wednesday morning.

07/23/2025

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the death of a 2-year-old child who drowned near Tyler on Friday evening.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK)– The Smith County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation following the death of a 2-year-old child who drowned near Tyler on Friday evening. According…

07/23/2025

An umpire's call during a Texas softball game resulted in one coach behind bars - and not those of the dugout.

An umpire’s call during a Texas softball game resulted in one coach behind bars

07/23/2025

Linden-Kildare CISD announces its afterschool program will remain intact due to reallocated funds from the federal government

07/23/2025

Exactly one month after Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a proposed hemp-derived THC ban, the Texas Senate is debating a new, nearly-identical ban.

The hearing included members of law enforcement who strongly advocated for a ban, and members of the community who say a ban would infringe on their rights as individuals.

07/23/2025

UPDATE: The Rusk Rural Water Supply announced Wednesday morning that the boil water notice for multiple areas in Rusk have been rescinded.

UPDATE: The Rusk Rural Water Supply announced Wednesday morning that the boil water notice for multiple areas in Rusk have been rescinded. RUSK, Texas (KETK)– Due to a water line leak, the Te…

07/23/2025

Texarkana police are investigating a brutal assault that occurred early Wednesday morning. The 44-year-old victim was found with multiple stab wounds and a severed hand.

Residents of the home told investigators they were awakened by a loud noise at the front door and called 911 after discovering the injured man pleading for help.

07/23/2025

ICYMI: Perryville Volunteer Fire Chief Daniel Charles Alexander was arrested earlier this month for theft of service after failing to work on a construction project that was already paid for, an affidavit said.

WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Perryville Volunteer Fire Chief Daniel Charles Alexander was arrested earlier this month for theft of service after failing to work on a construction project that …

07/23/2025

A person is expected to be arrested Wednesday after an overnight stabbing in Tyler.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK)– A person is expected to be arrested Wednesday after an overnight stabbing in Tyler. According to the Smith County Sheriff’s Office, around 2 a.m. on Wednesda…

07/23/2025

State Rep. Cody Harris (R-Palestine) met with Gov. Abbott on Tuesday to discuss the need to protect groundwater across East Texas and the possibility of adding that topic to the special session agenda.

07/23/2025

The 18 senators and representatives will hear invited testimony about the state’s response and preparedness for the devastating Independence Day floods in Central Texas, which killed over 130 people.

The first hearing of the committee will discuss the state’s response to the flooding, the state’s disaster preparedness more generally, flood planning and infrastructure.

07/23/2025

The 17th annual 'Tip-A-Cop' event will be held on Thursday at the Texas Roadhouse in Tyler and Lufkin to benefit Special Olympics Texas.