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Kilgore College to host youth camps this summer

Kilgore College to host youth camps this summer

Kilgore College will host several summer camps for youth beginning in June. Camps include basketball, football, softball, music, twirling and dance (Rangerettes).

Important weather satellite needs repairs

One of the main satellites meteorologists use for the East Coast weather  failed Tuesday night. That's never good, but especially this close to hurricane season.
Auto-pedestrian accident south of Diboll

Auto-pedestrian accident south of Diboll

Angelina County DPS has confirmed that DPS officials and Diboll Police are on the scene of a car and pedestrian accident on U.S. Highway 59 just south of Diboll.
Major one vehicle wreck in Longview

Major one vehicle wreck in Longview

UPDATE: The name of the driver and condition have not been released at this time. Officials did tell KETK the driver had serious injuries from the wreck.

The Rise & Fall of the House of Israel

It was Easter Sunday 1977, in Winnipeg, Alberta, Canada. When--- then 28-year-old Robert Nicholas Fotti was involved in an accident that left a father and his son--- dead. Fotti was convicted of dangerous driving.

Jack Stallard impressed with Spring Hill and Carlisle

He's the Sports Editor of the Longview News-Journal. Jack Stallard talked with KETK Sports Director Danny Elzner about two East Texas teams that are still alive in the state baseball playoffs.

East Texas businesses lend a helping hand to Moore

Seeing obliterated houses and buildings in Moore Oklahoma was a call to action for locals to help. Carl Shine from Wagner Cadillac in Tyler says, "We're collecting any kind of items they may need."

East Texas businesses lend a helping hand to Moore

Seeing obliterated houses and buildings in Moore Oklahoma was a call to action for locals to help. Carl Shine from Wagner Cadillac in Tyler says, "We're collecting any kind of items they may need."

East Texas businesses lend a helping hand to Moore

Seeing obliterated houses and buildings in Moore Oklahoma was a call to action for locals to help. Carl Shine from Wagner Cadillac in Tyler says, "We're collecting any kind of items they may need."

How to prevent rodents from getting into your air conditioning vents

It's starting to feel a lot like summer. And it's time we start cranking up the AC. But, sometimes the air might not turn on.

Expanding mental health services, a need for providers

As KETK reported, our country is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians and health professionals in East Texas are looking at another demand, which is mental health providers.

New gun laws affect CHL, airguns

Let’s start at the beginning. There are two basic types of handgun. The revolver is a mid-19th century design whose ammunition capacity is limited by the cylinder.
Prosecutor in Bernie Tiede’s case to speak at showing of film

Prosecutor in Bernie Tiede’s case to speak at showing of film

Thursday, May 23, Danny “Buck” Davidson, the Panola County District Attorney in the Bernie Tiede murder case, will speak at Liberty Hall before the showing of the 2011 film, “Bernie.”

Taylor Heard tunes up for Junior College World Series

Tyler, TX (KETK)  She is from Omaha, Texas and she will sing the National Anthem in Tyler. Taylor Heard will be part of this year's Junior College World Series at Mike Carter Field.
Tyler Councilmen sworn into office today

Tyler Councilmen sworn into office today

A Tyler councilmen is sworn into office today. Today in their regularly scheduled meeting, the Tyler City Council welcomed two new councilmen, Ed Moore who represents District 3 and John Nix who represents District 6.