Tyler

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.

John Tyler's Principal submits resignation

The Tyler ISD has agreed to accept the request of Mr. Michael Timms to resign from his current position as principal of John Tyler High School effective June 30, 2013.

Tyler Police searching for early morning shooter

An overnight shooting in Tyler leaves one man injured and police looking for the shooter. Police tell KETK, it happened along the 3100 block of hiway 31 east around 3 this morning.

Tyler church holds prayer healing lecture

Sunday afternoon East Texans gathered at The First Church of Christ, Scientist in Tyler for a lecture from international Christian Science healing speaker and teacher, Mark Swinney.

Trace Reed: Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week

Meet Trace Reed, our Trinity Mother Frances Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week.

Town Hall meeting held for Texas education

Teachers, parents, and concerned East Texans gathered at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene in Tyler for a Town Hall education meeting Saturday.

UT-Tyler honors military with free tickets

The University of Texas at Tyler Veterans Resource Center will hold a military appreciation event, “UT Tyler Celebrates our Service Members,” during the Patriot softball and baseball games on Saturday, April 13, Amanda Bayatpoor, ce

UT-Tyler sweeps LETU

After winning Friday, UT-Tyler won both games of Saturday's doubleheader against LETU and swept the series. The Pats won the first game 1-0, and took the second game 2-1 thanks to a walk-off hit in extra innings.

Stephanie Pryor Benefit, 4-wheeler accident survivor

It was an ATV accident in September which left 26-year-old, Stephanie Pryor, a young mother, with Anoxic brain damage.

One person dead after Tyler town home fire

UPDATE : The fire was located at the Villa Ridge Town Homes in Tyler. Fire officials confirm with KETK that a woman has died as a result of the fire. Officials say that the fire is now under control.

Roof Scammers

After a storm and right before the summer time, these are when the roof scammers come knocking on your door. The scammers will try to convince homeowner's their roof needs repair and will charge a fair price for the work.

Where's my amnesty?

It's in published reports all over the country today like this is Front Page Magazine. Officials say the number of people entering the U.S. illegally is way up.