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Expanding mental health services, a need for providers Watch Video

Expanding mental health services, a need for providers

By Teresa Sardina
As KETK reported, our country is facing a critical shortage of primary care physicians and health professionals in East Texas are looking at another demand, which is mental health providers.
New gun laws affect CHL, airguns Watch Video

New gun laws affect CHL, airguns

By Roger Gray
Let’s start at the beginning. There are two basic types of handgun. The revolver is a mid-19th century design whose ammunition capacity is limited by the cylinder.
Prosecutor in Bernie Tiede’s case to speak at showing of film

Prosecutor in Bernie Tiede’s case to speak at showing of film

By Reagan Roy
Thursday, May 23, Danny “Buck” Davidson, the Panola County District Attorney in the Bernie Tiede murder case, will speak at Liberty Hall before the showing of the 2011 film, “Bernie.”
Taylor Heard tunes up for Junior College World Series Watch Video

Taylor Heard tunes up for Junior College World Series

By Danny Elzner
Tyler, TX (KETK)  She is from Omaha, Texas and she will sing the National Anthem in Tyler. Taylor Heard will be part of this year's Junior College World Series at Mike Carter Field.
Tyler Councilmen sworn into office today

Tyler Councilmen sworn into office today

By Ashleigh Brents
A Tyler councilmen is sworn into office today. Today in their regularly scheduled meeting, the Tyler City Council welcomed two new councilmen, Ed Moore who represents District 3 and John Nix who represents District 6.
UPDATE: Pursuit underway in Smith County

UPDATE: Pursuit underway in Smith County

By KETK Staff
UPDATE (4:57pm): KETK crews on scene report that the man who was in custody has been released. We are working to get more information.
ETX man sentenced to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking violations

ETX man sentenced to 50 months in prison for drug trafficking violations

By Ashleigh Brents
A Gregg County man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for methamphetamines violations.
City of Longview Holiday Closing for Memorial Day Weekend

City of Longview Holiday Closing for Memorial Day Weekend

By City of Longview
City of Longview offices will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day.
Smith Co. residents sentenced for methamphetamine violations

Smith Co. residents sentenced for methamphetamine violations

By Reagan Roy
Two Smith County, Texas residents have been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Kilgore ISD plan aims to avoid state takeover

Kilgore ISD plan aims to avoid state takeover

By Longview News-Journal
Kilgore ISD school trustees have sent the state their plan to address low reading and math scores among black and Hispanic students.
Gladewater ISD: Insurance costs offset by step, percentage raises

Gladewater ISD: Insurance costs offset by step, percentage raises

By Longview News-Journal
Gladewater ISD is revising its salary schedules and giving step and percentage raises to all employees to offset some of the additional cost its personnel will spend in 2013-14 on increasing insurance premiums, Superintendent J.P.
Federal grand jury returns multiple ETX indictments

Federal grand jury returns multiple ETX indictments

By Reagan Roy
A federal grand jury returned multiple indictments today charging individuals with separate federal crimes in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales.
IRS arrogance out of hand Watch Video

IRS arrogance out of hand

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By Neal Barton
IRS to the American people: “Drop dead."
Henderson Co. man gets 4 life sentences for aggravated sexual assault of a child

Henderson Co. man gets 4 life sentences for aggravated sexual assault of a child

By Reagan Roy
There was more than one storm brewing Tuesday night as a Henderson County Jury of eight women and four men handed down four life sentences and one 20 year sentence to Danny Ray Lusk, 37 of Kemp.
Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

Moore, OK donations in Tyler area

By Ashleigh Brents
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is collecting items to take to Moore, OK, on Friday, May 24, 2013.