Tyler

Championship coach leaving Brook Hill

Bullard, TX (KETK)  Terry Pirtle is leaving Brook Hill. The coach will join Houston Second Baptist. He's won a state championship in football and two state titles in baseball.

Local author writes book about anti-terrorism

Monday's bombings in Boston were not only heard in Massachusetts but, were heard around the world. President Obama said in his press conference on Tuesday, the Boston bombings were in fact an "act of terrorism"

What really matters

The immigration bill was supposed to be deliberated today by the "Gang of Eight," or nine, whatever. I don't care.

UPDATE: Emergency landing at Tyler airport

A small plane made an emergency landing this morning at the Tyler Pounds Regional Airport. Emergency responders were notified at approximately 11:30 a.m.

ETX man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking

On Tuesday, a man pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.

UT Health Northeast to host 'Lung Cancer 2013'

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. And lung cancer rates are higher in East Texas than anywhere else in the state.

State Senator Kevin Eltife endorses Tyler ISD bond

Tyler native and State Senator Kevin Eltife announced his endorsement of the Tyler ISD bond that will build a new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, three middle schools and remodel two elementary schools with no tax rate increase.

Whitehouse JH to host blood drive with Carter BloodCare

Whitehouse Jr. High is hosting a blood drive on Monday, April 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., at 108 Wildcat Drive in the gym and foyer.

Ms. Wheelchair Texas

A young lady from Flint is following her dream of wanting to compete in a pageant. Her journey is just beginning. Olivia Levoy is your typical 20-year-old girl.

Tyler man climbs on communications tower

Smith County Sheriff's Deputies and personnel responded to a call at 10:48 a.m. on Monday morning in the 11000 block of County Road 1121.

Local college researches ways to eliminate fire ants in East Texas

A team of students and professors at the University of Texas at Tyler are working on research to try to find a way to get rid of fire ant in East Texas, with a virus.

They can name their price

The U.S. Senate seems to have struck a deal to expand background checks for firearms. Last week, John McCain caved and closed the door to filibuster.

Coach Ricklan Holmes: No such thing as rebuilding at John Tyler; Same gun, different bullets

Tyler, TX (KETK)  Sports Director Danny Elzner spoke with the coach of the John Tyler Lions. Ricklan Holmes will have to replace half of his starters this season.

REL celebrates the winners of the 2012 Bellringing Contest

\On Wednesday, at 8:00 a.m., Robert E. Lee Bible Club will receive a Chick-Fil-A party for winning the bellringing contest at their school.

TJC science center to host 'Star Party'

The Center for Earth & Space Science Education at Tyler Junior College will host a star party beginning at dusk, around 8 p.m., Saturday, April 20. The center is located at 1411 East Lake Street, on the TJC main campus.