Drowning
10:31 am
Mon July 11, 2011

City searching for answers into Sunday drowning

COMMERCE – An investigation was continuing Monday into the death of 9-year-old Diamond Bronston, who drowned while swimming in the Commerce City Pool Sunday while the facility was closed.

Bronston reportedly climbed the fence Sunday after sneaking out of her home. She was found submerged in 13 feet of water by the time emergency personnel arrived at approximately 7:45 a.m. and later pronounced dead after being transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville.

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KETR Local Interest
10:05 am
Mon July 11, 2011

"Watch Your Car Month" Emphasizes the Gateway Aspect of Vehicle Crimes

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KETR Local
9:53 am
Mon July 11, 2011

Suspects in multi-county theft ring sought


Bailey – Authorities are asking for the public's help in bringing two men to justice who allegedly stole a cash register from a Fannin County Business.

The Sheriff's office says the suspects may also be responsible for burglaries elsewhere throughout the county, as well as in Hunt and Grayson counties.

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Drowning
1:32 pm
Sun July 10, 2011

Young girl drowns Sunday in Commerce

COMMERCE – The Commerce Police Department is reporting that a 9-year-old girl has drowned at the City Swimming Pool. The incident occurred Sunday morning at approximately 7:45 a.m. while the pool was closed.

Upon arrival on scene, a girl later identified as Diamond Bronston was found at the bottom of the pool in water 13 feet deep. Commerce Firefighter Jeremy Littlefield pulled her out of the pool and CPR was immediately performed. Bronston was then transported by ambulance to Hunt Regional Medical Center in Greenville where she was pronounced dead.

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KETR Local
11:04 pm
Fri July 8, 2011

Suspects sought in theft ring at local Wal-Marts


Commerce – An investigation into a theft at the Commerce Wal-Mart finds an organized crime operation targeting stores throughout the region and resulting in thousands in losses.

A report from the Commerce Police Department indicates three subjects escaped with over $16,000 worth of electronics on June 30. Tentative identification of the trio has been made based on surveillance video and investigators are working with the other agencies to bring charges against the thieves.

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KETR Podcasts
3:58 pm
Fri July 8, 2011

Movie Picks with Alice Reese, 7-08-11

Alice previews "Horrible Bosses" and "A Better Life."

Alice previews "Horrible Bosses" and "A Better Life."

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KETR Local
11:23 am
Fri July 8, 2011

Possible resolution in Greenville-L-3 dispute?


Greenville – Both sides were ordered this week to present any pending motions in the case by August 1.

One of the remaining issues is whether the 354th District Court has jurisdiction to make any rulings in the case regarding the proposed re-plat of Major's Field Municipal Airport. A temporary restraining order preventing the re-plat, which would divide the airport from one tract into four, was also extended this week until September 1.

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KETR Local
11:23 am
Fri July 8, 2011

Hundreds of acres burn in Thursday wildfire


Miller Grove – No injuries or property damage were reported from a wildfire Thursday afternoon in Hopkins County that burned some 230 acres near Miller Grove.

Firefighters from numerous fire departments battled the blaze for about three and a half hours. It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze.

One firefighter was transported to Hopkins County Memorial where he was treated and released for heat related injuries.

Economic Development
11:22 am
Fri July 8, 2011

Greenville Industry with 63 Workers to Relocate

GREENVILLE – A press release Thursday from Woodgrain Millwork Inc. says their entire Greenville operation will move to West Des Moines, Iowa by late November.

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KETR Local
10:36 am
Fri July 8, 2011

Local astronomer reflects on Space Shuttle program


Commerce – The end of NASA's Space Shuttle program is a tough pill to swallow for several people who grew up during the height of the program.

Dr. Kent Montgomery is the planetarium director at Texas A&M University-Commerce. While he agrees with the decision to cancel the program due to factors like an aging fleet and old technology, he would like to see a new plan for space travel put into motion.

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