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Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collecting items to tak to Moore, OK, on Friday, May 24, 2013.
Gregg Co. lawyer sentenced for mail fraud

Gregg Co. lawyer sentenced for mail fraud

A 55-year-old Longview, Texas lawyer has been sentenced to federal prison for mail fraud in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
New DPS Website for Crime Reporting

New DPS Website for Crime Reporting

There is a new DPS wesbite for crime reporting.
UT Health Northeast microbiologist honored for her excellence by national society

UT Health Northeast microbiologist honored for her excellence by national society

Barbara Brown-Elliott, MS, supervisor of the internationally known Mycobacteria/Nocardia Laboratory at UT Health Northeast, received the 2013 Scherago-Rubin Award from the American Society for Microbiology (ASM) on Sunday, May 19, 2013, during
UPDATE: Lufkin woman killed by lightning strike

UPDATE: Lufkin woman killed by lightning strike

UPDATE: Lufkin Police have identified the woman killed by the lightning strike on Tuesday evening. Authorities tell KETK, Meshell Foxworth was struck outside the IHOP restaurant.
1 dead, 3 children injured after 3 vehicle crash in ETX

1 dead, 3 children injured after 3 vehicle crash in ETX

Trooper Jean Dark with the Smith County DPS tells KETK there has been a three-vehicle wreck involving a school bus in Wills Point.  The school bus collided with a truck and car at FM 751 in North Wills Point.
Copeland introduced as UT-Tyler men's basketball coach

Copeland introduced as UT-Tyler men's basketball coach

Jamon Copeland has been named the third head coach of The University of Texas at Tyler men’s basketball program, Dr. Howard Patterson, vice president for student affairs and director of athletics, has announced.
Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help in locating theft, fraud suspect

Smith Co. Sheriff's Office seeks help in locating theft, fraud suspect

The Smith County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Angel Fuentes Salgado, 24. On March 19, Salgado was terminated as an employee from Servpro, located on FM 2493.

Special Report: Doctor Drop-out

With all the implemented changes in health care, we are forgetting about the demand for physicians. Aas the U.S. is growing, there's a demand for doctors.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder after Tuesday shooting in Smith County

UPDATE: Man charged with murder after Tuesday shooting in Smith County

UPDATE (Wednesday): A man has been charged with murder following Tuesday's fatal shooting in Smith County.
Gregg County historical museum narrows search for new director

Gregg County historical museum narrows search for new director

A five-member hiring committee finished interviews this week to fill the vacant-executive director position for the Gregg County Historical Museum.
Longview officer fatally shoots suspect after chase

Longview officer fatally shoots suspect after chase

A Longview officer shot and killed a man Monday night, police said, after the suspect used his vehicle as a weapon, injuring the officer.
Ex-pastor pleads guilty to online solicitation of minor

Ex-pastor pleads guilty to online solicitation of minor

A former pastor pleaded guilty Tuesday to two counts of online solicitation of a minor as the punishment phase of his trial began in the 71st District Court.
Pipeline to the past: Kilgore High School seniors open time capsule

Pipeline to the past: Kilgore High School seniors open time capsule

Kilgore High School’s graduating class of 2013 dredged up the past Tuesday morning at Chandler Elementary School.
Morning weather report: May 22nd, 2013

Morning weather report: May 22nd, 2013

TODAY: Clearing skies. High 85. Winds NE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Low 66. Click here for more KETK weather information.