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Underground Epidemic

Recently in San Antonio, the head of the Department of Public Safety announced the number one threat to Texas' security were mexican drug cartels.
Hallsville ISD educator named best elementary school principal in Texas

Hallsville ISD educator named best elementary school principal in Texas

In a surprise announcement Monday, a Hallsville ISD leader was named the best elementary school principal in the state.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!

Tuesday, May 7th is Teacher Appreciation Day! It's a day to honor our teachers and support them as they mentor our children.
Morning weather report:  May 7th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 7th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly sunny. High 83. Winds S 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low 58. Click here for more KETK weather information.

Low lake level at Lake Tyler, boaters be careful

Lake Tyler needs rain. Local officials say, Lake Tyler is not at historic low, but much lower today than it was last year.

Gun Day recap

Saturday saw a slew of gun bills voted on in the State House of Representatives. The House faced upwards of 15 gun bills to pass on to the Senate.
Philip Humber might be finished as a starter

Philip Humber might be finished as a starter

Houston, TX (KETK)  He was born in Carthage and he lives in Tyler. Philip Humber pitched a perfect game last year with the White Sox. But this year has been anything but perfect with the Astros.
AMBER ALERT cancelled for 14-year-old Mt. Pleasant girl

AMBER ALERT cancelled for 14-year-old Mt. Pleasant girl

The Amber Alert for Ruby Zavala, 14, of Mt. Pleasant has been cancelled.
Rusk Co. officials warn of 'prize winning' scam

Rusk Co. officials warn of 'prize winning' scam

Rusk County officials are warning citizens of a new scam via phone and mail. People are receiving calls and letters telling them they have won money when they have not.
3 ETX students killed in Rusk County crash

3 ETX students killed in Rusk County crash

Three students are dead after a weekend crash involving an 18-wheeler in Rusk County. State Troopers tell KETK, it happened along Highway 315 near FM 95, Sunday evening.
ETX US Marshals seek Tennessee fugitive with Aryan Brotherhood connections

ETX US Marshals seek Tennessee fugitive with Aryan Brotherhood connections

East Texas U.S. Marshals are seeking a Tennessee fugitive who may have Aryan Brotherhood connections.
Morning weather report:  May 6th, 2013

Morning weather report: May 6th, 2013

TODAY: Mostly sunny. High 75. Winds NW 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Fair skies. Low 56. Click here for more KETK weather information.
Interactive: Tracking Texas' Gun Legislation

Interactive: Tracking Texas' Gun Legislation

State lawmakers have filed roughly twice as many gun bills this session as they did last session, many of them spurred by December’s deadly mass shooting in Newtown, Conn. 

Daven Murphree: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet Daven Murphree, our Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week.
Amber Alert issued for missing Mount Pleasant girl

Amber Alert issued for missing Mount Pleasant girl

UPDATE: Mount Pleasant Police say at around 1 p.m. Sunday, a mother and her two children were kidnapped from Saint Michaels Catholic Church, 1403 E. First St. in Mount Pleasant, Texas.