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Morning weather report: May 22nd, 2013

Morning weather report: May 22nd, 2013

TODAY: Clearing skies. High 85. Winds NE 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Low 66. Click here for more KETK weather information.
'The End' for Seth Rogen? It's just the beginning

'The End' for Seth Rogen? It's just the beginning

Summer movie season is Seth Rogen's prime time.
A&M QB Johnny Manziel is working hard to be the best he can be, which might be the best ever

A&M QB Johnny Manziel is working hard to be the best he can be, which might be the best ever

Tyler native Johnny Manziel has done it again. He's completing passes while blindfolded.

Storm spotters keeping an eye on Smith County storms

Our storm spotters here in Smith County are keeping an eye on the severe weather. The National Weather Service alerts these storm spotters when threats of severe weather is heading there way.
Update: Lightning strike catches Tyler home on fire

Update: Lightning strike catches Tyler home on fire

A lightning strike catches part of a Tyler home on fire Tuesday night. Firefighters tell KETK, the lightning struck a home some time before 8:00 p.m. in the 500 block of Patton Lane.

Tornado shelters in demand in East Texas

After tornadoes ripped through parts of North Texas and Oklahoma City this week a lot of folks have been thinking about getting a storm shelter. Investing in an underground tornado shelter can provide security for many.
White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

The Longview News-Journal covers East Texas sports. Here's the latest on a baseball coaching change.
White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

White Oak baseball coach resigning to take Kilgore job

The Longview News-Journal covers East Texas sports. Here's the latest on a baseball coaching change.
Storm damage reports for ETX

Storm damage reports for ETX

The National Weather Service is reporting the following weather events: Nacogdoches County: Nacogdoches: Trees down on Hwy 59. Titus County:
Power outages reported in ETX

Power outages reported in ETX

Power outages have been reported for the following areas: ONCOR: http://stormcenter.oncor.com/default.html

Mosquito repelling plants

The summer mosquito season is well underway. And everyone is looking for away to enjoy the outdoors and avoid the bites. We all know what works on mosquitoes, even if we don’t know why.

"Reach 100" looking to help foster kids

The Life Matters ministry at Mobberly Baptist Church in Longview launched a brand new initiative this past Sunday to reach out to foster children in the area.

Severe weather possible Tuesday

The same storm system that caused devastation to our neighbors to the north will be moving into East Texas by Tuesday afternoon. 
East Texas schools cancel events due to weather

East Texas schools cancel events due to weather

Due to the threat of severe weather, many East Texas school districts are canceling events that had been scheduled for Tuesday evening.
ETX man to serve 4 yrs for drug trafficking

ETX man to serve 4 yrs for drug trafficking

An East Texas man is sentenced to jail today for drug trafficking. Danny Len Lindsey, 39, of Center has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in East Texas.