Sage Sowels News

18/05/2023

The hummingbird is the smallest bird in the world, and the Lone Star State is fortunate enough to have nine common species of them, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. A hummingbird feeder is an easy way to see the species for yourself and bring excitement to your yard.

Hummingbird season is in full swing throughout Texas.

22/03/2023

A bobcat at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin briefly escaped its exhibit on Saturday. Luckily no visitors, or the bobcat, were injured.

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — A bobcat at the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin briefly escaped its exhibit on Saturday. Zoo officials said the animal escaped through a weak spot in the holding area that is…

22/03/2023

Cavender’s Boot City reopened their Tyler store Tuesday after temporarily moving to another location for a nearly yearlong remodel.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Cavender’s Boot City reopened their Tyler store Tuesday after temporarily moving to another location for a nearly yearlong remodel. After starting in Pittsburg, Te…

16/03/2023

An Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old boy, Jordan Sangbong, out of Royse City. The suspect is Daddy Sangbong, 37, who was last seen wearing all-black clothing.

ROYSE CITY, Texas (KETK) — An Amber Alert was issued for a 2-year-old boy, Jordan Sangbong, out of Royse City. He is described as a Black male with brown eyes and black hair, 2 feet 9 inches …

15/03/2023

The Dallas Cowboys are set to release running back Ezekiel Elliott, the NFL announced on Wednesday.
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08/03/2023

An Amber Alert was issued for 8-year-old Haven Barker out of Trinity County. She was last seen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the 200 block of Arneson Lane in Coldspring. She is believed to be in danger. According to TCSO, Haven is believed to be with her biological mother’s boyfriend, Charles “Chaz” Estep and possibly with her mother, Tamara Barker.

TRINITY COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — An 8-year-old girl in Trinity County was reported missing by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office. Haven Barker was last seen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday in the 2…

21/02/2023

The Juicy Seafood restaurant in Tyler has closed its doors after less than a year in business.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — The Juicy Seafood restaurant in Tyler has closed its doors after less than a year in business. The business opened at 6421 South Broadway Avenue in Suite 130 in June 202…

06/01/2023

Black Bear Diner will no longer move into the old Chili's location in Tyler, the company confirmed on Friday.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Black Bear Diner will no longer move into the old Chili’s location in Tyler, the company confirmed on Friday. According to Black Bear Diner corporate staff, the le…

01/12/2022

An Amber Alert was issued Thursday for a 7-year-old girl out of Paradise in Wise County. The child is identified as a white female, Athena Strand, 7. She was last seen wearing a gray/black long-sleeve shirt with blue jeans with flowers on the front pockets and brown boots.

PARADISE, Texas (KETK) — An Amber Alert was issued Thursday for a 7-year-old girl out of Paradise in Wise County. The child is identified as a white female, Athena Strand, 7. She was last see…

08/11/2022

After 3 years, the Tyler Shell Shack location is closing its doors.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Shell Shack will be closing its Tyler location on Broadway Avenue, with their last day of service being Tuesday, Nov. 8, the business announced. Shell Shack Tyler said t…

12/10/2022

Marshall city officials announced that a missing dog whose owner was initially told was adopted, was euthanized after eight days at the Marshall Pet Adoption Center.

MARSHALL, Texas (KETK) — Marshall city officials announced that a missing dog whose owner was initially told was adopted, was euthanized after eight days at the Marshall Pet Adoption Center. …

21/09/2022

LONGVIEW, Texas (KETK) — A middle school and a high school student in Longview were taken to the Gregg County Juvenile Detention Center on Monday after police were made aware of alleged threa…

27/07/2022

The housing market has changed drastically since 2020 across the nation, but how has it changed in East Texas? According to a report from the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors, from June 2021 to June 2022, the median price for a house in the Tyler area rose from 27%.
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22/07/2022

This is a perfect example of why we do what we do: to make a lasting impact. Amazing job my friend Reyna Revelle! So glad you made this happen!🙌🏽

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Two months ago, we shared a story of an East Texan woman who bought an abandoned storage unit, and what she found was hundreds of years worth of family memories left beh…

30/06/2022

JUST IN: A man who was charged in connection with the deaths of 53 people in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio was arrested in Palestine on Tuesday and appeared in court in Tyler on Wednesday.
https://www.ketk.com/news/crime-public-safety/man-charged-in-deaths-of-san-antonio-smuggling-incident-appeared-in-court-in-tyler/

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — A man who was charged in connection with the deaths of 53 people in a tractor-trailer in San Antonio was arrested in Palestine on Tuesday and appeared in court in Tyler …

29/06/2022

21/06/2022

As summer temperatures consistently rock East Texas, it’s important to stay safe and keep yourself protected in extreme heat. Here is your guide to staying safe and cool in these hot temperatures.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — As summer temperatures consistently rock East Texas, it’s important to stay safe and keep yourself protected in extreme heat. Here is your guide to staying safe an…

01/06/2022

An 11-foot alligator was caught and successfully removed from Jones Lake in Lufkin in the afternoon on Memorial Day.

LUFKIN, Texas (KETK) — An 11-foot alligator was caught and successfully removed from Jones Lake in Lufkin in the afternoon on Memorial Day. Lufkin officials said that the alligator’s pr…

31/05/2022

Tyler police are investigating after a man was found shot on Monday in the 800 block of Pinedale Place. See the full story here:
https://www.ketk.com/news/local-news/33-year-old-man-dead-after-memorial-day-shooting-in-tyler/

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Tyler police are investigating after a man was found shot on Monday in the 800 block of Pinedale Place.  Officials received a 911 call about a disturbance and shots…

05/05/2022

12/04/2022

20 animals in the Greenville area were rescued in the aftermath of a deadly house fire that took the life of their owner. See the full story here:

DALLAS (KETK) — The SPCA of Texas got a call from the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office on Monday about animals in need of transport and care in the aftermath of a deadly house fire near Gre…

23/03/2022

A chase between a man and Smith County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday afternoon ended with the man crashing his vehicle into a ditch off of Highway 69.

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) — A chase between a man and Smith County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday afternoon ended with the man crashing his vehicle into a ditch off of Highway 69. Ini…

10/03/2022

A 25-year-old woman is suing Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, claiming that he is her biological father, according to a report by The Dallas Morning News.
https://www.ketk.com/sports/woman-suing-dallas-cowboys-owner-jerry-jones-alleging-he-is-her-father/

DALLAS (KETK) — A 25-year-old woman is suing Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, claiming that he is her biological father, according to a report by The Dallas Morning News. Alexandra D…

08/03/2022

With gas prices on the rise, some East Texans are left wondering how to find gas for the lowest prices. There are a few resources available that will assist drivers in paying less at the pump.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) — With gas prices on the rise, some East Texans are left wondering how to find gas for the lowest prices. There are a few resources available that will assist drivers in p…

28/02/2022

Gas prices in Texas have hit an average of $3.21 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA. Future oil prices could reach $100 a barrel due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; the highest price since 2014.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Gas prices in Texas have hit an average of $3.21 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA. Future oil prices could reach $100 a barrel due to the conflict between…

23/02/2022

A motorcyclist was injured in a wreck with a four-door sedan on Old Jacksonville Highway. According to Tyler police, the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed going south on Old Jacksonville Highway when the sedan turned out of a private drive in front of the motorcycle.
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Note: This crash was originally reported as a fatality by Tyler PD, but they have since corrected their statement to reflect that the motorcyclist was injured, not killed. UPDATE – A motorcyclist w…

10/02/2022

The Tyler metro area was ranked number 1 in Texas and 6th in the U.S. for the fastest job growth🌹There was an 8.3% increase from Dec. 2020 to Dec. 2021, outpacing many of the big cities!

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – The Tyler metro area was ranked first in Texas for job growth from December 2020 to December 2021. There were 8,800 more jobs which is an 8.3% increase, according to the Texas…

03/02/2022

At 3:36 p.m., crews responded to a fire at Petal Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tyler on Baxter Avenue. Officials say that residents are being evacuated.
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TYLER, Texas (KETK) – At 3:36 p.m., crews responded to a fire at Petal Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Tyler on Baxter Avenue. According to Andy Erbaugh with the Tyler Police Department…

03/02/2022

Several schools around the East Texas area are canceling, delaying or going remote for classes on Thursday ahead of possible winter weather. Click below to see our full list:

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Several schools around the East Texas area are canceling, delaying or going remote for classes on Thursday ahead of possible winter weather. CANCELED CLASSES Alba-Golden…

31/01/2022

With the possibility of winter weather ahead in Texas, it is beneficial for drivers to keep emergency kits in their vehicles in case they need to drive in wintry road conditions. What do you have in your car in case of an emergency?
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TYLER, Texas (KETK) – With the possibility of winter weather ahead in Texas, it is beneficial for drivers to keep emergency kits in their vehicles in case they need to drive in wintry road conditio…