KETR Podcasts
9:58 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Connie Kercher on The Morning Blend

Texas A&M University-Commerce's Coordinator of Leadership and Student Organizations joins the program to talk about the recent NASPA conference and how it will benefit the university.

KETR Local
9:57 am
Mon March 15, 2010

After six months, missing Bonham woman still sought


Bonham – It's now been six months since an elderly Bonham woman went missing from her home on Carpenter Loop.

71-year-old Katie Jo Brewer was last seen on September 12, 2009. A massive search by police and volunteers in the hours following her disappearance came up empty.

According to KXII-TV, officers say the case is still open and active but they currently have few clues of where Brewer may be.

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KETR Local
9:54 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Deliberations expected Monday in shooting case


Greenville – Jury deliberations are expected Monday in an aggravated assault case.

Both sides rested Friday in the case of Johnny Joe Webb, the suspect alleged to have fired upon law enforcement near Royse City in 2007.

Webb took the stand in his own defense Friday claiming he never intended to shoot at any of the officers on the scene that day. An often tearful Webb said he was relieved to find no officer was injured in the incident, which left him hospitalized with a gunshot wound.

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KETR Local
9:40 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Greenville looking to stretch another road


Greenville – The City of Greenville is looking to stretch another road. Bids are being sought for the extension of Center Point Lane, from where the street dead ends in the 7100 block next to Home Depot to Roy Warren Parkway.

It is anticipated that Center Point Lane will be a focus of major economic development during the next few years, and the extension of the road will assist with traffic flow.

Sealed bids for the project are being accepted through 3 p.m. March 30.

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KETR Local
8:06 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Area schools receive accredited status


– The Texas Education Agency has awarded full accreditation to all area school districts and charter schools and to 97 percent of schools statewide.

According to the report issued last week, 1,198 of the state's 1,232 districts received an accredited status; while 20 districts or charters were listed below the accredited level and the status of 14 districts was pending.

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KETR Local
8:03 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Weekend accident kills Sulphur Springs man


Sulphur Springs – A Sulphur Springs man was killed over the weekend following a head on collision near Winnsboro.

52-year-old Kirk Adam Walker reportedly lost control of his vehicle while on a curve along FM 852. Troopers say Walker then crossed the center line and collided head on with another vehicle.

Occupants of the other vehicle, 29-year-old Joshua Plunkett of Gilmer and 49-year-old Ronnie Plunkett of Winnsboro were injured and listed in stable condition at last report.

KETR Local
7:25 am
Mon March 15, 2010

Council postpones meeting due to death


Sulphur Springs – The man killed in a two vehicle crash over the weekend has been identified as the brother of Sulphur Springs City Council member Clay Walker.

52-yaer-old Kirk Adam Walker reportedly lost control of his vehicle while on a curve along FM 852 near Winnsboro. His vehicle then crossed the center line and collided head on with another car. Two others were injured.

Because of the accident, Tuesday's Sulphur Springs City Council special meeting to review its downtown revitalization project has been cancelled.

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KETR Local
12:10 pm
Fri March 12, 2010

City launches online payments for court fines


Greenville – The City of Greenville has launched a new, more convenient online payment system for those who receive municipal court citations.

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KETR Podcasts
9:25 am
Fri March 12, 2010

Alice Reese on the Morning Blend

Alice discusses newly released movies, like Green Zone.

Alice Reese reviews limited release films, including Green Zone, Remember Me, and She's Out of My League.

KETR Local
8:14 am
Fri March 12, 2010

"Asphalt scam" returns to region


– Authorities are warning area residents about an expected rise in "asphalt scams".

Unscrupulous drifters often tell residents, older ones in particular, that they have material left over and offer to perform driveway repairs at a greatly reduced price.

They usually ask for payment in advance and the work is usually not done, or done very poorly.

Some Hopkins County residents reportedly fell victim to the same scam around this time last year.

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