Hannah Walker

3 days ago | ketk.com | Symone Sheppard |Hannah Walker

HENDERSON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — As Henderson County battles flash flooding, some roads have been shut down for the safety of East Texans. According to Henderson County, flash flooding is possible with heavy rains, so the county encourages residents to turn around if they encounter a flooded road. “Never walk, swim, or drive through still or moving floodwaters,” the county said. “The water may be hiding dangers such as debris, tree branches, power lines or damage to the road.

3 weeks ago | ketk.com | Hannah Walker |Daisy Escatel

Graphic Warning: The following contains graphic content that some might find disturbing. Discretion is advised. HOUSTON COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An affidavit from the Houston County Sheriff’s Office sheds new details on themurder of a 16-year-old who was found near a riverbank with his left hand missing in early May. Officials believe Michael Ortiz was killed on April 29 in the area of Mt. Olive Baptist Church on County Road 4020 in Crockett.

2 months ago | ketk.com | Tori Bean |Hannah Walker

MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KETK)– A cockfighting ring involving hundreds of people was discovered in Mount Pleasant on Saturday and local authorities did nothing to stop it, animal organizations said. According to Animal Wellness Action and Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), over the weekend they presented to Titus County Sheriff’s Office with evidence of a cockfighting event but deputies did nothing to stop it.

2 months ago | ketk.com | Symone Sheppard |Hannah Walker

TYLER, Texas (KETK)– Nestled inside the Bluebird Antique Mall, Tyler’s only independent bookstore offers a welcoming space for East Texas book lovers. To celebrate Women’s History Month, KETK news visited the owner of The Headless Librarian, Katy Perez who has created a “dark academia and cottage core” themed book boutique. “It’s not necessarily the traditional way to open a bookstore, but I think it’s when you can’t do it one way, you just find another way,” Perez said.

Feb 28, 2025 | ketk.com | Hannah Walker |Rachel Davis

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — The Smith County Animal Control and Shelter euthanized 10 dogs on Monday after they were saved from a dog fighting ring last year. “I mean those dogs deserve to live from what they went through, I’m just heartbroken about what happened on Monday, I’m just absolutely heartbroken” animal advocate Karen Hale said.