KETR Local
7:13 am
Thu July 7, 2011

Goal of 11,000 students in 2011 showing promise


Commerce – The fall semester is shaping up quite well at Texas A&M University-Commerce, as officials report they are on pace for yet another record-setting year for enrollment.

"Enrolment increase is projected about 15 percent ahead of the same time last year," says Vice President for Student Access and Success Dr. Mary Hendrix. "So certainly projecting that on out, knowing what our enrollment was in the fall of 2010 - when we did reach 10,000 - we're certainly anticipating an enrollment of 11,000 as a minimum."

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Grin-N-Bearit Show
7:00 pm
Wed July 6, 2011

The Grin-N-Bearit Show, Episode 11

KETR Local
6:10 pm
Wed July 6, 2011

Three vehicle accident leaves one seriously injured


Hunt County – One woman is hospitalized following a Wednesday afternoon wreck involving three vehicles along Highway 24 near the Hunt-Delta County line.

Victims of the crash tell KETR's Cooper Correspondent Cindy Roller that the woman's vehicle was travelling eastbound when it reportedly swerved into the westbound lane, striking a Jeep.

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Radio
12:54 pm
Wed July 6, 2011

Outdoors with Luke Clayton 7-6-11

Rifle shooting instructor Josh (Jay) Ruby joins Luke to talk about precision rifle shooting.

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KETR Local
9:41 am
Wed July 6, 2011

Charges dropped against oil fraud suspect


Greenville – Charges have been cleared against a Collin County man, one of several defendants in an alleged oil field fraud scheme that cost investors hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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KETR Local
9:40 am
Wed July 6, 2011

Road projects to receive $6 million in repairs


Paris – A number of roadways in Northeast Texas are scheduled to receive improvements over the next several weeks.

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently awarded a contract for various parts of the agency's Paris District, which covers nine area counties. Brannon Paving Company was the low bidder on the project, at more than $6.2 million. You can view a complete list of road projects throughout the region below.

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KETR Local
9:36 am
Wed July 6, 2011

Poor living conditions prompt animal seizure


Poetry – Several exotic cats found in a Hunt County horse stable have been rescued after being found in unsanitary conditions.

The cougars, lions and one tiger found on a property near Poetry were reportedly malnourish, held in filthy pens covered in urine and feces.

Vicky Keahey runs a wildlife sanctuary in Wylie along with her husband. She tearfully explained her feelings when speaking with KTVT-TV.

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KETR Local
8:43 am
Wed July 6, 2011

Saturday drowning at Lake Bonham


Bonham – A weekend outing at an area lake ends in tragedy with the drowning of a Paris man.

Fannin County Sheriff's officials tell KXII-TV that 23-year-old Marcus Patt died Saturday while visiting Lake Bonham.

Patt was at the state park with family and friends when he reportedly jumped off a fishing pier and did not resurface. He was later pulled to shore and CPR was administered. Patt was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to Red River Regional Hospital.

KETR Local
8:41 am
Wed July 6, 2011

Greenville murder suspects caught in Dallas


– Two suspects wanted for murder following a Saturday morning shooting in Greenville have been arrested.

Greenville Police were assisted Monday evening by Dallas and McKinney officers in the capture of Antonio Derrance Fletcher and Devin Eugene Royal, who were located at Casa Linda Apartments in Dallas. The two men were sought following the death of 21-year-old Javan Newman Saturday along Joe Ramsey Boulevard.

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KETR Local
10:21 am
Tue July 5, 2011

City hopes to improve sidewalks, add ADA ramps


Sulphur Springs – The City of Sulphur Springs continues to explore ways to improve their downtown, this time through the assistance of grant funding.

The city council Tuesday night will consider applying for a Texas Department of Agriculture/Office of Rural Community Affairs grant that would improve sidewalks and allow for more ADA ramps. The funding comes through the agency's Texas Community Development Program (TCDP).

The city hopes approval of the grant would also help eliminate areas of slum and blight downtown.

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