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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Search underway for missing juvenile at Hideaway Lake
HIDEAWAY LAKE, Texas (KETK) – Law enforcement is currently looking for a 13 to 14-year-old juvenile who went missing at Hideaway Lake on Friday night. Longview man located by Gregg County officials The juvenile was swimming with friends in Hideaway Lake when he got separated from his friends, according to Smith County Emergency Services District 2. Teams are currently on the water and diving in the lake looking for the juvenile, ESD2 officials said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Lightning strike causes fire at residential garage in Tyler
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — Smith County Emergency Services District 2 responded to a residential garage fire on Saturday that was caused by a lightening strike. Nacogdoches ISD announces lone finalist for superintendent According to officials, the fire occurred at a residence in Cook's Crossing off Old Bullard Road in Tyler. Smith County ESD2 said engines 161, 151, 166, 156 and Battalion 1 along with Whitehouse Fire Department, chief 3 and other support crews worked to put out the fire. New recycling facility in Kilgore opens for many East Texans All of the home's residents made it to safety and no injures were reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- General
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Troup Fire District Station 1 now staffed with full-time firefighters to enhance fire protection
TROUP, Texas (KETK) — Smith County ESD2 announced Thursday that Troup Fire District Station 1 is officially staffed with full-time professional firefighters 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Officials said that since April 1, the ESD2 fire station located at 204 E Wilkinson Dr. in Troup is fully staffed with a dedicated crew on-site around the clock. VIDEO: Firefighters rescue cat stuck inside wall in Tyler home 'This marks a significant enhancement in fire protection and emergency response services for the residents and businesses of Troup,' ESD2 said. 'We are able to drastically reduce response times and improve the readiness to respond to fires, EMS calls and other emergencies within the city and around the area.' The transition from part-time and on-call coverage to full-time staffing represents Smith County ESD2's 'commitment to continuous improvement and public safety.' Smith County ESD2 said staffing will also support their long-range plan to improve service delivery across the district. 'We are confident this will bring a measurable benefit to the citizens of Troup and surrounding areas,' ESD2 said. Flint church deemed total loss after Monday morning fire If East Texans have any questions about this transition, they can reach out to Smith County ESD2 at 903-617-5578. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Smith County ESD2 helps save home of award-winning ‘Hank the Cowdog' author
PERRYTON, Texas (KETK)– Smith County ESD2 strike team helped save the home of award-winning Hank the Cowdog author on Saturday night in Perryton. Marshall family uninjured after fire burns home According to Smith County ESD, their firefighters were apart of the strike team that saved the home of John R. Ericksom who is the author of children's series, Hank the Cowdog. Photos courtesy of Smith County ESD2 'Last night we defended the Erickson Ranch, home of Hank the Cowdog author John Erickson and his family,' Strike Team Leader Josh Bardwell said. 'They were incredibly kind and supportive' Smith County ESD2 firefighters headed to fight fires in West Texas on March 12 due to the National Weather Service being concerned the strong wind and dry conditions added to an already dry landscape may cause any spark into a fire. PHOTOS: Payne Springs firefighters respond to lake house fire Erikson is a Texas native that has written and published 75 books, best known as the author of the Hank the Cowdog series of books, audio-books and stage plays. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
