Author: Living Legends

A tragic single-vehicle accident on Monday afternoon claimed the life of 19-year-old Jake Burzler from Myrtle Beach. His family and friends are seriously devastated by his tragic loss at such a tender age. According to authorities, Burzler was driving an SUV along Highway 31 near mile marker 26 when, for reasons still under investigation, the vehicle veered off the roadway and collided with a tree. The impact was severe, and emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene. Officials confirmed that Burzler was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash, which likely contributed to the fatal outcome. He…

Michael Baggott was rushed to the hospital last year after being unwell for some time. The antiques expert, who featured on the BBC show Flog It! from 2017 until its cancellation in 2020, concerned fans by sharing a video from his hospital bed. His passing was announced in a statement on his X account, which read: “Heartbroken to share that Michael died yesterday in hospital following a heart attack, after suffering a stroke in October. He was a dearly loved son, brother, nephew, and uncle who will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held in the coming weeks,…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – On Tuesday, students and staff at Dixie Elementary School celebrated the school’s 100th anniversary on the 100th day of their school year. The event featured former students who spoke about their memories while attending Dixie. The Dixie choir performed, and a time capsule was buried to commemorate the historic day. East Texas schools, doctors see surge in illnesses Two Dixie alumni, Mia Mendoza and Yolanda Gomez, who are currently seniors at Tyler High School, shared memories of their time at Dixie and thanked their former teachers for helping them become the successful students they are today.…

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK)- Two Gun Barrel City residents were arrested on Monday evening after narcotics officers allegedly found methamphetamine inside their home. Longview FD searching for cause of fire at abandoned structure on Aurel Boulevard According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, around 6 p.m. narcotics investigators along with a K9 executed a search warrant on Tanglewood Drive in the Gun Barrel City area. While officers were searching the home, they found a quantity of methamphetamine that was packaged for distribution along with several baggies and scales. Several preloaded syringes filled with liquid methamphetamine that were ready for sale…

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – East Texas nonprofits are anxiously waiting to see what happens next after a federal judge blocked the pause on federal loans and grants. Trump administration defends federal funding freeze Many of the organizations rely on federal money to provide critical services to people in our communities. On Monday night, the Trump Administration announced that there’s a temporary pause on “All activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance, and other relevant agency activities that may be implicated by the executive orders, including, but not limited to, financial assistance for foreign aid, non-governmental organizations, DEI,…

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…