KETR Local
8:58 am
Mon July 4, 2011

Suspects sought in Greenville homicide


Greenville – The crime occurred just after 1 a.m. Saturday at 1600 North Joe Ramsey, Apartment A204.

The victim was transported to Hunt Regional Medical Center and later Parkland Hospital in Dallas where he died from his multiple gunshot wounds. The man's name has still not been released pending notification of next of kin.

Witnesses to the shooting have named 25-year-olds Devin Eugene Royal and Antonio Derrance Fletcher, both of Greenville, as suspects. I

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KETR Local
4:05 pm
Fri July 1, 2011

HRMC's cardiac care center moving forward


Greenville – An agreement has been reached as to who will manage Hunt Regional Healthcare's new cardiovascular services center when it opens next year. The hospital this week finalized negotiations with Baylor's Jack and Jane Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital.

"We are elated to announce this important partnership," said Richard Carter, CEO of Hunt Regional Healthcare. "It will be very meaningful for us to be able to draw on the experience of a premier heart center as we build our new program in cardiac care."

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KETR Local
2:58 pm
Fri July 1, 2011

Children's Museum to host Holiday Market


Commerce – Northeast Texas Children's Museum has announced plans for its Saturday, October 15 transformation into a market for a holiday gift sale.

As a fundraiser for the Children's Museum, fees from booth space and tickets for entry will benefit the museum. Vendor applications are now available at www.netxcm.com and should be completed and returned to the Museum by July 15.

A vendor jury will evaluate the applications to provide both quality and variety for the event. Areas have been marked for up to 39 booths for this inaugural event.

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KETR Local
1:31 pm
Fri July 1, 2011

Animal shelter to offer free cats during July


Wolfe City – Beginning Friday and running through the entire month of July, the Frank Barchard Memorial Animal Shelter in Wolfe City is waiving their adoption fee on all cats.

The move is part of a nationwide push to offer fully vetted cats to the public at no expense, and to reduce the number of euthanasia in local city and county shelters.

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KETR Podcasts
1:30 pm
Fri July 1, 2011

The Lead: Friday, July 1, 2011

A representative with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers breaks down the flooding along the Missouri and what it meas locally. Our Friday feature profiles 97-year-old Vay Gillean, of Enloe.

A representative with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers breaks down the flooding along the Missouri and what it meas locally. Our Friday feature profiles 97-year-old Vay Gillean, of Enloe.

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KETR Podcasts
10:49 am
Fri July 1, 2011

Movie Picks with Alice Reese, 7-01-11

Alice previews "Transformers 3" and "Larry Crowne."

Alice previews "Transformers 3" and "Larry Crowne"

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KETR Local Interest
4:12 pm
Thu June 30, 2011

Miss 4th of July Vay Gillean celebrates 97 years


Enloe – Vay Gillean isn't just average royalty. She will be crowned Enloe's Miss 4th of July on Saturday, July 2 at the town's parade. However the 4th of July isn't just about honoring Independence Day, many will be celebrating with Vay Gillean on her 97th birthday.

"I feel so blessed. I do what I can and that's all I can do," the very spry Vay Gillean said on her upcoming day.

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KETR Local
10:18 am
Thu June 30, 2011

Investigation underway after post office vandalism


Pecan Gap – Despite the reported burglary at the Pecan Gap Post Office sometime over the weekend, the facility has had no interruption to daily business.

The suspect or suspects reportedly gained entrance through the back of the building; scattering mail in their quest for what authorities believe was cash.

Post Master Brad Stallings could not comment in detail about the investigation, only to confirm it was burglarized either Friday night or Saturday morning.

KETR Local
10:13 am
Thu June 30, 2011

New claims made in Commerce vs. Throgmorton


Greenville – Mayor Quay Throgmorton is now alleging fraud and slander against the City of Commerce as part of a counterclaim recently filed in the ongoing lawsuit between both sides. The Mayor is also asking that a declaratory judgment be granted in his favor.

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KETR Local
10:09 am
Thu June 30, 2011

Suspect in solicitation case says he's innocent


Greenville – A local school district employee has pleaded not guilty to sending sexually explicit text messages to a minor child.

Ronny Thomas Trevilion, of Cumby, is due back in court in August. The alleged offense occurred on February 7.

Trevilion, a former employee of the Rains ISD, was arrested earlier this month and remained in custody as of Wednesday morning.

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