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Tyler Lee's Burch Smith sent back to minors

Tyler Lee's Burch Smith sent back to minors

By Phil Kuchinsky
After three rough starts, pitcher Burch Smith was optioned to Triple-A Tucson. The Tyler Lee Red Raider made three starts for the San Diego Padres, allowing 15 earned runs in 7.1 innings of work.
Nashville Songwriters Association International to host workshop in Tyler

Nashville Songwriters Association International to host workshop in Tyler

By Reagan Roy
Nashville Songwriters Association International, (NSAI), announces the formation of a new regional workshop in Tyler, Texas, to serve the greater East Texas area.
East Texas businesses lend a helping hand to Moore Watch Video

East Texas businesses lend a helping hand to Moore

By Nicole Vowell
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 Watch Video

How to prevent rodents from getting into your air conditioning vents

By Marlena Hamilton
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 Watch Video

Expanding mental health services, a need for providers

By Teresa Sardina
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.
Prosecutor in Bernie Tiede’s case to speak at showing of film

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

By Reagan Roy
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 Watch Video

Taylor Heard tunes up for Junior College World Series

By Danny Elzner
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

By Ashleigh Brents
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.
UPDATE: Pursuit underway in Smith County

UPDATE: Pursuit underway in Smith County

By KETK Staff
UPDATE (4:57pm): KETK crews on scene report that the man who was in custody has been released. We are working to get more information.
ETX man sentenced to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking violations

ETX man sentenced to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking violations

By Ashleigh Brents
A Gregg County man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for methamphetamines violations.
Smith Co. residents sentenced for methamphetamine violations

Smith Co. residents sentenced for methamphetamine violations

By Reagan Roy
Two Smith County, Texas residents have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Federal grand jury returns multiple ETX indictments

Federal grand jury returns multiple ETX indictments

By Reagan Roy
A federal grand jury returned multiple indictments today charging individuals with separate federal crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.
IRS arrogance out of hand Watch Video

IRS arrogance out of hand

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By Neal Barton
IRS to the American people: “Drop dead."
Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

By Ashleigh Brents
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collecting items to take to Moore, OK, on Friday, May 24, 2013.
UT Health Northeast microbiologist honored for her excellence by national society

UT Health Northeast microbiologist honored for her excellence by national society

By UT Health Northeast
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