Author: Living Legends
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Since last Fall, 12 million flu infections have led to more than 6,600 deaths in the United States, according to the CDC. These staggering numbers are being felt in East Texas classrooms as well. RSV cases in children, elderly on the rise in East Texas East Texas doctors are seeing a surge of people come through their offices and schools said they’re seeing a dip in attendance. “It started gradually and then has just hit us really, really hard,” Director of public relations for Palestine ISD, Larissa Loveless said. “Recently we’ve seen a drop about a 5%…
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy skies with some patchy fog after midnight. Low: 50. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Cloudy skies with scattered showers around. Chance of rain: 60%. High: 64. Winds: SE 10 MPH. THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy skies with some scattered showers and thunderstorms (especially late morning and early afternoon). Chance of rain: 90%. Low: 61. High: 70. Winds: SW 15 MPH. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 48. High: 65. Winds: NW 10 MPH. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 41. High: 66. Winds: S 5 MPH. SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and warm. Low: 46. High: 73. Winds: S 10 MPH.…
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – State Rep. Cole Hefner of Mount Pleasant and State Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston have both filed bills in opposition of the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. East Texans push back against reservoir that threatens their homes “Private property is a sacred right in America. This should especially be true in our great stateof Texas. And yet, our people face a continued threat from big cities who wish to take away their land for the benefit of strangers to our communities,” a press release from Hefner’s office said. “That is what the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir…
MALAKOFF, Texas (KETK) – The superintendent of Malakoff ISD has officially retired from their role leading the district. The mysterious Malakoff Man: Hoax or history? At their meeting on Thursday, the Malakoff ISD School Board thanked superintendent Don Layton for his time with the district and wished him well in his retirement. Don Layton with the school board members on Thursday. Photo courtesy of Malakoff ISD. “The MISD Board said thank you and farewell to MISD Superintendent Don Layton, wishing him good luck and happy fishing in this next stage of his life. Thank you Mr. Layton for all of…
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Prosperity Bank has donated $500 to the Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office so they can buy a new Firepup costume. The Firepup costume. Photo courtesy of Smith County. Longview FD searching for cause of fire at abandoned structure on Aurel Boulevard Fire departments across the country purchase Firepup costumes, formerly known as Sparky the Fire Dog, which are used to inform children about fire safety. Smith County Fire Marshal Chad Hogue thanked Prosperity Bank for contributing to the $3,395 cost of the costume. Hogue said he hopes the costume can be used during an April…
ARLINGTON, Texas (KETK) – With baseball season inching closer, the Texas Rangers have announced that they will be providing fans with a new TV network that will run all Rangers games for the 2025 season. The team announced the channel will be called the “Rangers Sports Network” and will distribute games along with other baseball related content. The new channel comes in addition to the Victory + streaming deal which was announced by the organization a couple of weeks ago. Texas Rangers announce new streaming service for upcoming season The Rangers are the second DFW team to opt in to…
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – Smith County Emergency Services District 2 said one person has died after two vehicles crashed on FM 2015 on Tuesday. 2 arrested after methamphetamine found in Gun Barrel City home According to ESD 2, the crash happened at about a mile north of Interstate 20 on FM 2015 at around 8:17 p.m. One person was killed in the crash and officials said another person was taken for medical treatment at a local hospital. Traffic was down to one lane at FM 2015 but ESD 2 officials told KETK the scene has been cleared. The Texas…
The family of Nebraska teen Kaiden Walsh is grieving his heartbreaking passing following a devastating car accident that also left several of his friends injured. Walsh tragically lost his life in a rollover crash in Sarpy County. The accident occurred when a vehicle carrying multiple teens lost control and overturned. While his friends sustained various injuries, Walsh suffered critical injuries that ultimately proved fatal. His parents, Erika and Kevin Walsh, shared the devastating news, expressing their profound sorrow: “Our hearts are shattered as we share the heartbreaking loss of our beloved son, Kaiden, in a tragic car accident. Kaiden was…
Ryan died by suicide on Tuesday in Nevada, according to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner, which listed the official cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head. The night before his passing, Ryan shared a video on his Instagram Story that appeared to show him at a bar. In the clip, he said, “Nine Fine Irishmen for a private party tonight, and we will be rocking.” The singer rose to fame as a contestant on season six of The Voice in 2014, where he performed Journey’s Lights during his blind audition and secured a spot…
ROCKFORD – A devastating two-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday, January 25, in Rockford, resulting in the tragic loss of 33-year-old Brandy Wheeler-Norris. The accident happened around 8:23 a.m. as Wheeler-Norris was heading to a basketball game with her daughter, Athena. The vehicle Wheeler-Norris was in collided with another vehicle, resulting in severe injuries to her. Despite being rushed to a local hospital, Wheeler-Norris succumbed to her injuries, as confirmed by the Winnebago County Coroner’s Office. While Wheeler-Norris tragically lost her life, her daughter, Athena, who was also in the car, survived. Athena was hospitalized for observation but was reported to have…