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Wednesday June 03, 2026
SMITH COUNTY – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awarded $6.17 million in statewide recreational trails grants to improve 21 parks and trail projects across the state, with $354,000 set to be distributed between parks in East Texas.
The Park of East Texas was awarded, $300,000. The improvements to the park include a mile-long trail for motorized traffic like ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. according to our news partner KETK, The 6-foot-wide loop will include trail signs, park furniture, a trail head, a gravel parking lot and entry gate. Read the rest of this entry »
SAN ANTONIO (AP) – Democratic leaders are trying to prevent Maureen Galindo, a candidate who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views, from winning their party’s nomination in next week’s Texas runoff, and they’ve accused Republicans of propping up her campaign.
Galindo faces Johnny Garcia in the runoff for the Democratic nomination in the state’s 35th Congressional District, which is located in the San Antonio area. The district was redrawn by Texas Republicans to boost their party’s chances of holding onto the seat in this year’s midterms.
Democrats have become alarmed since Galindo received the most votes in the March 3 primary. She earned 29% while Garcia had 27%. They believe the seat could remain competitive, despite redistricting, if their party has a strong year politically, and they’re eager to avoid being saddled with a candidate’s inflammatory rhetoric.
The runoff comes at a moment of heightened concern about the spread of antisemitism across the political spectrum and questions about how to handle candidates with extreme beliefs.
Galindo’s comments included calls for imprisoning “American Zionists,” and transforming a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility into a jail for that purpose.
“She’ll turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists and former ICE officers for human trafficking,” Galindo’s campaign Instagram account said. It added: “(It will also be a castration processing center for pedophiles, which will probably be most of the Zionists).”
Galindo is supported by a political action committee called Lead Left PAC that bills itself as opposed to President Donald Trump. However, Democrats argue that the group is funded by Republicans, and the New York Times reported evidence of potential links.
“House Republican leadership must immediately cease propping up this antisemitic candidacy,” Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chair Suzan DelBene said in a statement.
The National Republican Congressional Committee did not address Democrats’ claims about supporting the Lead Left PAC, but criticized the Democratic candidates for “embarrassing fundraising numbers, zero grassroots energy, and no real support from Texans.”
In an email, Galindo said her proposal was “NEVER for Jewish Zionists — it’s for BILLIONAIRE Zionists.” She said national Democrats sought to inflame her comments.
Democrats have disavowed Galindo’s language. In addition to DelBene and Jeffries’ statement, Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, called it “disgusting” and said it shouldn’t be near “our politics.”
Representatives Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey and Jared Moskowitz of Florida said in a statement Wednesday that if Galindo were to win election to Congress, they’d force votes to expel her “every single day we are here.”
Garcia said in a video posted on social media that the comments have no place in the race.
“We should be bringing people together, not spreading hate, division or dangerous rhetoric,” he said.
Lead Left PAC did not respond to requests for comment.
POLK COUNTY (KETK)— Two people were arrested in Polk County on Tuesday after over 15 pounds of marijuana and over 100 THC vape pens were found inside their home, along with several firearms.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted an investigation at the home of Mohammad Shoaib and Komal Jiwani in Onalaska on Tuesday after obtaining a probable cause warrant.
During the search, officials allegedly discovered 16 pounds of marijuana, 115 THC vape pens, and several multiple marijuana edible products, which were packaged to resemble candy and snack items that would appeal to children. Several firearms were also found inside the home, according to officials.
The sheriff’s office alleged that the edible products were located throughout the home and were easily accessible to young children living there.
Shoaib and Jiwani were arrested following the search of their home and charged with the following offenses:
*Possession of marijuana
*Manufacture/delivery of a controlled substance
*Three counts of child endangerment
“The Polk County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to aggressively targeting the illegal distribution of narcotics within our communities,” Sheriff Byron Lyons stated. “Investigations involving narcotics that are accessible to children are especially concerning and will continue to be a top enforcement priority.”
TYLER — Traffic signal work at the intersection of Troup Hwy and Loop 323 started at 9:00 Tuesday morning and is expected to take several hours. TxDot is doing work on the signal box at that location and the signals will be completely turned off.
Tyler Police will be in the intersection directing traffic during this time. Avoid the area if possible. If you must be there, slow down, and watch for officers in the roadway. KTBB is continuing to monitor this situation and will let you know.
(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance.
According to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. received complaints from customers who reported “a gel-like mass and black particles” in the drug products.
Four-ounce (120 ml) bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension are impacted by the recall. The FDA said the children’s medications, intended for pain relief from the common cold, flu, sore throat, headache and toothache and a fever reducer, were manufactured in India for Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Recalled children’s ibuprofen products have lot codes of: 7261973A and 7261974A and bear an expiration date of 01/31/2027, according to the federal agency.
The FDA is classifying the recall as a Class II, which the agency defines as anything where the "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."
Taro Pharmaceuticals is a subsidiary of Sun Pharma.
In a statement, Jeremy Allen, vice president of corporate affairs for Sun Pharma, said: "We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality across all Taro labeled products, including those manufactured by third-party partners such as Strides, the application holder. We are in close contact with Strides as it fully investigates the root cause of this issue and ensures all regulatory expectations are met. Sun Pharmaceuticals remains dedicated to protecting patient safety and ensuring strong oversight of our partner."
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