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Monday, May 20, 2013 - 11:56am

Tyler

2 lions, 3 gazelles find new home at Caldwell Zoo

Two young lions and three gazelles are now calling Caldwell Zoo home.

One dead in Smith County ATV accident

A Smith County man was killed in an ATV crash on Thursday night. It happened at 8:00pm on the 17000 block of FM 1252, just south of Winona.

Road connecting Toll 49, I-20 is now open

Exit 353 is now open on Interstate 20, connecting drivers to Toll 49. At 6:00 p.m. Thursday, the barrels and barricades were moved out of the way, allowing traffic to access a new to and from Tyler.

Lufkin mail processing center closing

There are many changes going with mail processing centers in East Texas. The center in Tyler was set to shut down next year, but  now that's not the case.

There are more STDs in the US than new jobs or college graduates, according to CDC

The Centers for Disease Control just released a shocking report. There are more sexually transmitted infections in the United States than new jobs and people graduating from college.

Some spring plants can poison your pets

Before you start planting your spring garden, you might want to think twice about which flowers you choose. Azaleas, hydrangeas and lilies have more in common than just their beautiful petals.

Have you seen this sign?

KETK has received reports of signs around Tyler that read "It's Time!" But, what does it mean? After some digging, we have an answer for you!

There's a reason for a list

The president today is where he usually is, on a campaign type event advocating something. It's easier to campaign than govern.

TxDOT plans to fund 13 TX control towers, including Tyler Pounds

In an effort to ensure safety at 13 municipal airports in Texas, the Texas Department of Transportation today said it intends to fund continued service of air traffic controllers when federal funding goes away as a result of sequestration, or b

Perry urges TxDOT to help fund air traffic control towers

The Texas Transportation Commission has been asked to provide Department of Transportation money to help keep Texas air traffic control towers open for the next 90 days.

UPDATE: Pedestrian hit by vehicle in Tyler

Tyler Police are investigating an accident involving a pedestrian early Thursday morning. Police tell KETK, a person was struck on the 2700 block of University Blvd, near Gail Lane in Tyler just after 6:00 a.m.

Health care will be a burden for many, Obamacare to blame?

Health care is not something people want to hear about these days, but many will see changes starting in January.

East Texas reacts to Alabama principal banning Easter images from school

A principal at an Alabama elementary school banned the word Easter from an activity the students were going to participate in.

Authorities investigating shots fired at Tyler apartment complex

The Tyler Police Department is investigating gun shots at a Tyler apartment complex. Wednesday, just before 3:00 p.m., authorities responded to gun shots at Kensington Place on the 4400 block of Paluxy Drive.

Tyler city elections canceled

The City of Tyler May elections have been canceled, however, other community elections may be taking place concurrently.