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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 2:52am

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ETX man pleads guilty to federal drug trafficking

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'

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

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 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

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

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'

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

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

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.