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Rain pushes back UT-Tyler softball regional

Rain pushes back UT-Tyler softball regional

By UTTylerPatriots.com
The start of the 2013 Tyler Texas Regional has been pushed back due to heavy rains in the Tyler area. The game pitting UT Tyler and Southwestern scheduled to start at 11 a.m. has been pushed back to a 1 p.m. start.
Former ETMC Jacksonville physician awaits bail at Cherokee County Jail Watch Video

Former ETMC Jacksonville physician awaits bail at Cherokee County Jail

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By Rachel Hackbarth
Around 9:30 Wednesday morning Jacksonville Police responded to a disturbance at ETMC Jacksonville. Officers arrived in the parking lot to find an intoxicated former ETMC physician, Larry Cunningham.
Beware of rabies Watch Video

Beware of rabies

By Marlena Hamilton
Many wild animals carry diseases including rabies. The Department of Public Health tells KETK Smith County does have rabid skunks and bats.
East Texas Christian Academy going to state tournament Watch Video

East Texas Christian Academy going to state tournament

By Phil Kuchinsky
The ETCA Panthers will have a chance to win it all. KETK's Phil Kuchinsky has more on East Texas Christian Academy.
We deserve answers Watch Video

We deserve answers

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By Neal Barton
I sat in my office Wednesday watching the Benghazi hearings as best I could while the phone rang and people came in and out like they normally do.
POLICE: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in diesel fuel theft Watch Video

POLICE: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in diesel fuel theft

By Reagan Roy
UPDATE: Crimestoppers is now offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the individual or individuals responsible for
Registration opens for Kids Summer Drama Camp at Liberty Hall

Registration opens for Kids Summer Drama Camp at Liberty Hall

By Reagan Roy
The City of Tyler’s Liberty Hall is starting registration for their first children's summer camp established through a partnership with APEX Entertainment.
Mineola senior signs to play baseball at Missouri Valley College

Mineola senior signs to play baseball at Missouri Valley College

By Reagan Roy
Mineola High School 2013 graduate, Lucas Flournoy, has signed a letter-of-intent to play baseball at Missouri Valley College. Lucas will join the baseball program in the fall semester.
It's almost pool time, public pools opening in Tyler and Longview Watch Video

It's almost pool time, public pools opening in Tyler and Longview

By Nicole Vowell
It's almost that time again, in just a few short weeks, public pools and splash pads will open, and people will have a very comfortable option to get away from the hot summer heat.
City of Tyler reviews ordinance over human signs Watch Video

City of Tyler reviews ordinance over human signs

By Marlena Hamilton
It's been a law for years, but it has not been strictly enforced in the city of Tyler. We're talking about those folks who dress up as characters to promote their business or someone else's business.
Philip Humber moved to bullpen

Philip Humber moved to bullpen

By Danny Elzner
Houston, TX (KETK)  He is from Carthage and he lives in Tyler. Philip Humber has lost his job in the Astros' starting rotation. The East Texan has been moved to the Houson bullpen.
Tyler City Council initiates annexation proceedings

Tyler City Council initiates annexation proceedings

By Ashleigh Brents
The Tyler City Council adopted a resolution initiating annexation proceedings for land located north of the northeast intersection of Spur 248 and County Road 272, it authorized the creation of a service plan, and setting the dates, times, and
Don't let facts get in the way of a good story Watch Video

Don't let facts get in the way of a good story

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By Neal Barton
Let me start off saying that anyone’s premature death is a tragedy. It is no joke when people are hurt from acts of violence in any form.
City seeks input on historic preservation for Tyler

City seeks input on historic preservation for Tyler

By Ashleigh Brents
The city is seeking input on historic preservation for Tyler. Residents can provide their input in two ways:
Tyler remains under voluntary drought measures

Tyler remains under voluntary drought measures

By Ashleigh Brents
The City of Tyler Water Utilities Department is reminding citizens that Tyler remains under voluntary "Step One" Drought Contigency Measures as outlined in Article X of the City of Tyler Codes of Ordinances.