Tristen Vanbeem

2 weeks ago | ketk.com | Tristen Vanbeem |Tyler Henderson

Posted: Jun 11, 2025 / 07:41 PM CDT Updated: Jun 11, 2025 / 07:41 PM CDT PAYNE SPRINGS, Texas (KETK) — According to Payne Springs Fire Rescue, a motorcyclist was flown to a local hospital on Monday after colliding with a deer in Hidden Hills Harbor. Courtesy of Payne Springs Fire RescuePSFR officials said units found one motorcycle rider who collided with a deer and their condition is unknown.

3 weeks ago | ketk.com | Symone Sheppard |Tristen Vanbeem

Posted: Jun 4, 2025 / 07:21 PM CDT Updated: Jun 4, 2025 / 07:24 PM CDT TYLER, Texas (KETK)– A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for several cities in Smith County from late Thursday night until further notice. According to the National Weather Service, the flash flood warning will affect the Sabine River near Mineola, Wood and Smith Counties.

1 month ago | ketk.com | Tristen Vanbeem |Daisy Escatel

TYLER COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — Several middle school students in Texas sustained first and second-degree burns after their coach told them to ‘bear crawl’ across a blistering hot track, leaving parents outraged and demanding answers. According to multiple parents from Woodville ISD who spoke with KETK News, the incident occurred on Monday during a 7th-period class led by Coach Kobe Adams. Students were reportedly given a choice between running the track or participating in a TikTok trend.

1 month ago | ketk.com | Tristen Vanbeem |Michael Garcia

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — As severe weather hits several East Texas counties, electricity utilities and cooperatives are reporting around 19,729 power outages in East Texas homes as of 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday.

1 month ago | ketk.com | Tristen Vanbeem |Symone Sheppard

UPDATE: According to the Houston County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the Crockett Police Department and Texas Rangers, they were able to arrest suspects in connection to the death of Michael Ortiz on Tuesday. “Due to the sensitive nature of this case no further information will be released at this time,” the sheriff’s office said.