Author: Living Legends

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) – Nacogdoches ISD superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, Ed.D, has sent a letter to their families and staff to address concern about recent federal immigration directives. ‘Safe, supportive environment for all’: Longview ISD addresses raising concerns of immigration enforcement “I want to address the recent federal directives from President Trump regarding immigration enforcement on school properties that are causing concern for some of our students and their families,” said Trujillo. In his letter, Trujillo reassures the parents that their child’s safety and success is their number one priority. “First, I want you to know that the safety, well-being,…

WOOD COUTY, Texas (KETK) — Two men from Mineola are dead after their vehicle crashed into a tree on Monday afternoon. According to Texas DPS Sergeant Adam Albritton, two men were traveling on County Road 2270 near Lake Holbrook at around 3 p.m. when the vehicle lost control and ran off the pavement, striking a tree. The driver, 22-year-old Nicholas Wilkins and 19-year-old passenger Brekeilyn Martin were pronounced dead at the scene, Albritton said. 1 dead after 2-vehicle crash on FM 2015 in Smith County The cause of the crash is currently unknown and remains under investigation.

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) – One Longview woman is helping others find their voice by creating a safe space for people to share their stories and become published authors. East Texas Women: Two women create a place everyone can feel at home for the holidays The power of your voice is unmatched and Trinity Jackson, a counselor in Longview, is showing that power through the written word. “Our voice holds, it holds a lot of pain, it holds hope, it holds joy,” Jackson said.  Something Longview she had to discover for herself. Jackson said in her past she came off as intimidating…

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Smith County residents are encouraged to attend an informative immigration Q&A session where specialists and Sheriff Larry Smith will address community concerns and provide insight into recent changes at the federal level. ‘Safe, supportive environment for all’: Longview ISD addresses raising concerns of immigration enforcement The session will be held at the Garnica Event Center behind El Norteño restaurant on 1027 E. NE Loop 323 in Tyler on Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. The event will offer a valuable opportunity for local residents to engage directly with experts, ask questions about current immigration policies and…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Texas is seeing growth all over the Lone Star State, but finding sources of water to serve everyone remains an issue. East Texans push back against reservoir that threatens their homes “There’s no doubt we have a water problem in Texas,” Texas House District 1 Rep. Gary VanDeaver of New Boston said. In 1968, a water plan was created the State of Texas which called for the construction of the Marvin Nichols Reservoir. It spans six East Texas counties and would supply water to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, not East Texas. “The reservoir itself is, depending on…

LINDALE, Texas (KETK) – School choice is one step closer to becoming a reality in the State of Texas despite public school officials’ disapproval. Texas budget proposals would fund school choice, border security, property tax relief The Texas Senate Education Committee is allowing the school voucher legislation to go up for a floor vote in the coming days. The governor has made this a top legislative priority, but some public school officials and lawmakers are fighting back. Senate Bill 2 would create education savings accounts per student and lawmakers would approve $1 billion to get this program started. It’s money that…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The United Way of Smith County held their 5th annual Leadership Dinner on Thursday night at Willow Brook Country Club. The dinner was the perfect opportunity to highlight East Texans who have given back to the community. Tyler Gives raises nearly $290,000 for local nonprofits KETK’s Tyler Henderson was there tonight and had the opportunity to speak with 94-year-old honoree Herbert Buie. Buie, a Tyler-native, who served as CEO of the Tyler Packing Corporation meat-processing firm from 1955 to 2020. Buie has served on the boards of many East Texas organizations like the United Way and…

Two-time Olympic champion Richard “Dick” Button, whose innovative style and acclaimed television commentary transformed figure skating, passed away on Jan. 30 in North Salem, N.Y., at the age of 95. Born Richard Totten Button on July 18, 1929, in Englewood, New Jersey, he was inducted into the inaugural classes of the World Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame in 1976, as well as the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 1983. Renowned as “The Voice of Figure Skating” from 1960 to 2010, Button was honored by the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in…

A beloved Disney on Ice performer and a mother of two were among the victims of a deadly plane crash near Washington, DC, on Wednesday night. An American Airlines jet carrying 64 passengers collided mid-air with a U.S. Army helicopter over the icy Potomac River. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the collision occurred around 9 p.m. local time when American Airlines Flight 5342, which had departed from Wichita, Kansas, struck a military Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Ronald Reagan National Airport. Officials confirmed that the helicopter, a Sikorsky H-60, had taken off from Fort Belvoir, Virginia, for a training…

A midair collision between a U.S. Army helicopter and a jetliner resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft, officials reported Thursday. Authorities are now closely examining the actions of the military pilot in what is being described as the country’s deadliest aviation disaster in nearly 25 years. At least 28 bodies were recovered from the icy waters of the Potomac River after the helicopter apparently entered the path of an American Airlines regional jet late Wednesday as it was approaching landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport, just across the river from Washington, D.C. The plane…