A new CEO has been unanimously approved for Smith County Habitat for Humanity. Mary Alice Guidry was recommended by the Smith County Search Committee and her role will officially begin in early July.

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KETK News is visiting Gregg County on Wednesday for Small Town Salute Live.

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The new hatchlings came as a surprise when a herpetology keeper happened upon Mrs. Pickles as the tortoise was laying her eggs at closing time. The animal care team quickly went to work uncovering the eggs and getting them to the safety of the Reptile & Amphibian House. The soil in Houston isn’t hospitable to the Madagascar native tortoises, and it’s unlikely the eggs would have hatched on their own if the keeper hadn’t been in the right place at the right time. More at >>

Megan Rishel with the SPCA of East Texas joined East Texas Live in hopes of finding Rosco a forever home.

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Tobin McDuff has a closer look at the two catchers behind the plate for the Rangers in 2023.

Authorities are searching for a 74-year-old Trinity County man who was last seen Tuesday afternoon.

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Cavender's Boot City reopened their Tyler store Tuesday after temporarily moving for a nearly yearlong remodel.

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