Michael Garcia

1 week ago | ketk.com | Michael Garcia

HUDSON, Texas (KETK) – The City of Hudson in Angelina County has dissolved its police department, citing factors like leadership turnover, personnel matters and budget constraints. “The decision was not made lightly and many factors went into this outcome, the most important factor, however, was ensuring that the citizens of the City of Hudson receive access to the best quality law enforcement and emergency services possible,” Hudson city officials said.

1 week ago | ketk.com | Michael Garcia

PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has requested a new execution date for Robert Roberson, a Palestine man on death row who was convicted for the murder of his 2-year-old daughter Nikki, by shaken baby syndrome. Roberson’s attorney Gretchen Sween sat down with KETK News on Tuesday to discuss the objection she’s filed against Paxton’s request for a new execution date.

1 week ago | ketk.com | Michael Garcia

PALESTINE, Texas (KETK) – The Palestine Police Department is currently searching for a man wanted in connection to the shooting of a 53-year-old on Monday. According to Palestine PD, officers were sent to an emergency room in Palestine at around 7 p.m. on Monday because a 53-year-old man had come in with gunshot wounds. The man had been brought in by a private vehicle and the officers were able speak with a witness and the shooting victim.

1 week ago | ketk.com | Michael Garcia |Rachel Davis

HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – In their regular city council meeting on Monday, the Hawkins City Council voted to terminate the employment of Hawkins Police Department Lieutenant Eric Tuma. According to the city council’s agenda for their meeting on Monday, Tuma’s termination was based on the grounds of “Dereliction of Sworn Duties” and “Abandonment of Post.”Tuma became the only officer in Hawkins PD after Hawkins Mayor Debbie Rushing fired three other officers on Feb. 18.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Michael Garcia

HAWKINS, Texas (KETK) – In their regular city council meeting on Monday, the Hawkins City Council voted to terminate the employment of Hawkins Police Department Lieutenant Eric Tuma. TIMELINE: What is going on in the City of Hawkins? According to the city council’s agenda for their meeting on Monday, Tuma’s termination was based on the grounds of “Dereliction of Sworn Duties” and “Abandonment of Post.” The motion to terminate Tuma’s employment was passed in a 3-2 vote.