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01/11/2026

Some 250 years after “Common Sense” helped inspire the 13 colonies to declare independence, Thomas Paine might receive a long-anticipated tribute from his adopted country.

NEW YORK (AP) — Some 250 years after “Common Sense” helped inspire the 13 colonies to declare independence, Thomas Paine might receive a long-anticipated tribute from his adopted country. A Paine m…

01/10/2026

The most-watched bowl game outside of the College Football Playoff involved the Texas Longhorns.

The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, a 41-27 victory for the Longhorns over the Michigan Wolverines, topped the ratings on ESPN/ABC this bowl season with an average of 9.1 million viewers, peaking at 15 milli…

01/10/2026

Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69.

DUARTE, Calif. (AP) — Veteran actor T.K. Carter, who appeared in the horror film “The Thing” and “Punky Brewster” on television, has died at the age of 69. Carter was declared dead Friday evening a…

01/10/2026

Scammers are now mailing sports trading cards posing as gifts, complete with a QR code that promises to verify authenticity.

Don’t scan that QR code!

01/10/2026

Two duck hunters were saved from Cedar Creek Lake by a Gun Barrel City Fire Department rescue boat on Saturday after their duck hunting boat sank.

GUN BARREL CITY, Texas (KETK) – Two duck hunters were saved from Cedar Creek Lake by a Gun Barrel City Fire Department rescue boat on Saturday after their duck hunting boat sank. Gun Barrel C…

01/10/2026

Several Angelina County fire departments battled an hours-long commercial structure fire at a business off Highway 69 near Lufkin on Friday.

01/10/2026

The countdown is on as early taxpayers await for the start of filing season Jan. 26, but there are some changes this year that experts say people should keep in mind to receive a fast, full refund.

01/10/2026

Longview City Council officially approved a contract to repair the public pool at the Paula Martin Jones recreation center on Thursday.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – Longview City Council officially approved a contract to repair the public pool at the Paula Martin Jones recreation center on Thursday. The pool first closed in March…

01/10/2026

Football fans are officially 30 days away from Super Bowl LX on KETK News. Tune to KETK at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8 for all the football action!

01/10/2026

East Texas real estate experts are seeing interest rates drop significantly for the first time since 2022.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas real estate experts are seeing interest rates drop significantly for the first time since 2022. Ben Burks, a broker with Burks Team, said interest rates are d…

01/10/2026

The Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) will conduct smoke testing starting next week to improve the city’s wastewater system.

TYLER, Texas (KETK)–The Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) will conduct smoke testing starting next week to improve the city’s wastewater system. The purpose of the smoke testing is to locate …

01/10/2026

With four running backs entering the transfer portal this season, Texas landed one of the Big 12 Conference's best runners to help ease the pain in the backfield.

Raleek Brown, who was second in the Big 12 with 95.1 rushing yards per game after taking over the lead role from Cam Skattebo for the Arizona State Sun Devils, committed to the Longhorns on Thursda…