Author: Living Legends

Meredith Miller, a young woman whose boundless kindness, radiant smile, and unwavering devotion to others left an indelible mark on everyone she met. Has died. Meredith’s legacy is rooted in her extraordinary ability to connect with others. As a freshman, she joined Best Buddies, an organization fostering friendships between people with and without intellectual disabilities. What began as a volunteer commitment quickly blossomed into a lifelong bond with her “Best Buddy,” who became one of her closest confidants. Even after their formal involvement in the program ended, Meredith nurtured the relationship, maintaining weekly calls and visits. “She wasn’t just my…

January 23 Police officers responded to a shooting incident in the 3700 block of Dustin Court after receiving a 911 call. Upon arrival, they discovered an 18-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Officers immediately administered life-saving measures until paramedics arrived and transported the victim to AdventHealth Central Texas in critical condition. Tragically, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 6:31 p.m. by Justice of the Peace Nicola James. The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin are notified. Preliminary investigations revealed that the victim was shot by a bullet discharged while the suspect was handling…

Kelsey had been an RN working in Oncology, the OB unit, and the Ambulatory Infusion Clinic. She was a wife and young mother of three. She has always been adamant about being an organ donor so this evening she had a donor honor walk to pay respects and honor her going for organ donation which will save multiple lives. With heavy hearts, we announce the untimely passing of Kelsey Bourdon, a dedicated nurse at Elkhart General Hospital, who tragically died following complications during childbirth. Kelsey’s unexpected passing has left her family, friends, colleagues, and the Elkhart community grieving the loss…

Tributes have been pouring in for Kacper Dudek, described as a “gentle soul,” who tragically lost his life when a tree fell on his car during Storm Eowyn. The 20-year-old, originally from Poland but raised in Lifford, Donegal, was killed early Friday morning around 5:30 am on the N14 near Lifford while driving home from work. Kacper and a colleague were traveling in a two-car convoy when the devastating accident occurred. It is believed Kacper was attempting a U-turn after encountering a road accident when a tree, uprooted by the storm, struck his car. At the time of the incident,…

Family, friends, and the community are grieving the tragic loss of Zailan Peeler, who was killed in a devastating car accident on Friday in North Carolina. Zailan’s untimely passing has left those who knew him heartbroken as they come to terms with the void his absence has created. Zailan was born May 13, 1999. “It’s still unreal for me, I keep looking for you walk through the door, you didn’t smile a lot but when you did you made the hold room shine…. I feel in love with you from the first time I saw you…… my second heartbeat. Zailan…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The UT Tyler Men’s Basketball squad lost 79-71 to West Texas A&M Saturday, January 25, dropping their fifth-straight contest. UT Tyler Women’s Basketball wins ninth-straight game Jadin Penigar led UT Tyler with 21 points while Mareng Gatkuoth added 16 for the Patriots. UT Tyler (7-12 overall, 4-9 conference) will look to snap its’ five-game losing skid Thursday, January 30 at home against Cameron with tipoff set for 7 p.m.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The UT Tyler Women’s Basketball squad rolled to a 76-57 win over West Texas A&M Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Louise Herrington Patriot Center in Tyler. UT Tyler Men’s Basketball falls 79-71 to West Texas A&M The Patriots shot 49 percent from the floor in their victory over the Lady Buffs and extended their win streak to nine games. UT Tyler (17-2 overall, 12-1 conference) will look to win its’ 10th-straight game Thursday, January 30 when the Patriots host Cameron at 5 p.m.

GLADEWATER, Texas (KETK) – The Upshur County Sheriff’s Office said they have one person in custody after Union Grove High School received “extensive damage” last night. East Texas teacher resigns after ‘racially insensitive’ statements resurface According to the sheriff’s office, surveillance camera footage from the school shows someone dressed in black damaging the building and a trophy case at around 11:30 p.m. on Friday. Union Grove ISD said several exterior doors, trophy cases, televisions, a set of restrooms and water fountains were also damaged. Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office. Photo courtesy of the Upshur County Sheriff’s Office.…

TONIGHT: 70% Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms Possible. Patchy Fog. Low 49. Wind S 5-10 mph.SUNDAY: 70% Chance of Showers, Thunderstorms Possible. High 54. Wind E 5 mph. SUNDAY NIGHT: 40% Chance of Showers. Low 43. Wind N 5 mph.MONDAY: Mostly Cloudy. High 58. Wind N 5 mph. TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy. Low 45. High 62.WEDNESDAY: Showers & Thunderstorms Likely. Low 55. High 66.THURSDAY: Showers Likely. Low 47. High 53.FRIDAY: Showers & Thunderstorms Likely. Low 44. High 55.SATURDAY: Mostly Sunny. Low 42. High 62.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — TJC Baseball opened the 2025 season with two-straight wins over the Frank Phillips College Plainsmen. Brett Doe era set to begin for TJC baseball The Apaches took game one of Saturday’s doubleheader 5-0 and won game two 7-3 over the Plainsmen to take this weekend’s season-opening series. TJC jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first in game one and held on for the 5-0 shutout victory. In game two, the Apaches were up 3-0 before the Plainsmen rallied to tie it at 3 in the top of the seventh, before TJC…