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Kiepersol Enterprises Inc.

"We can get everything just as good in Tyler. We can produce it in Tyler." Pierre de Wet is the man behind Kiepersol Enterprises INC.-- a self-made empire, years in the making.

Sources: Joe Murphy forced to resign from Smith County DA's office

TYLER - Sources tell KETK that Joe Murphy, Smith County Assistant District Attorney, was asked to either resign from his position or be fired by head Smith County District Attorney, Matt Bingham last week.

Hensarling v Bachmann

In the wake of a Republican tidal wave last week, GOP House members are vying for leadership positions in the next Congress.  That will pit one local representative against a higher profile, but controversial rival. 

Study says 2 out of 5 have fallen asleep at the wheel

U.S.--A new study by the American Automobile Association says 41% of drivers have fallen asleep at least once when they are driving. Eleven percent of those people say it's happened this past year.

Tyler police arrest gas station burglar

On Tuesday at approximately 2:47 a.m., the Tyler Police Department responded to 900 W. Front St. (Pitt-Stop Exxon) in reference to a Burglary Alarm.

Smith County sources say assistant DA Joe Murphy is "out"

TYLER - Smith County sources tell KETK that after a heated closed office debate last Friday between Smith County District Attorney Matt Bingham and his assistant Joe Murphy, Murphy was asked to either resign or be terminated from his position.

Fish fry honoring East Texas veterans

TYLER - Karl Little is the organizer of the Annual Veterans Appreciation Fish Fry. When we asked him what people could do to help veterans these days, the answer was simple...

KETK & FOX51 to partner with Longview News-Journal

KETK News and the Longview News-Journal today announced the formation of a news partnership that will bring East Texas the latest news and information on the air, in print and on the web.

Rick Perry Book Tour - Tyler

Texas Governor Rick Perry has a new book out, and the national tour will bring him to our neck of the woods. Here is the information about his visit...  

Will there be lots of deer this season?

Texas Parks and Wildlife says hunters can expect a good season, which by the way starts Saturday.