By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 2-13-09

Commerce ISD to hold welcome ceremony for new superintendent Monday; Greenville one step closer to creating municipal utility district; All incumbents on Greenville City Council have filed for re-election; This week's rain does little to help against area drought; Hunt County Crime Stoppers seek burglary suspect.

By Kevin Jefferies

KETR Sportscast 02-13-09

By Courtney Krisak

Commerce – The Commerce Independent School District is holding a welcome reception for new superintendent Blake Cooper Monday.

In October, the Board of trustees voted unanimously to name Blake Cooper as it's lone finalist.

Cooper began his duties as superintendent January 5th. He previously served as the assistant superintendent at Kaufman ISD for two years, and prior to that principal of Edgewood High School for seven years.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – This week's rain did little to help get rid of the drought.

In addition to the severe weather, many areas throughout Northeast Texas received a brief drenching Tuesday night. But the precipitation was not even close to what was needed to relieve the current drought conditions.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A municipal utility district is now one step closer to being created near Greenville.

Grammy award winning artist Brad Davis sits down once again with Kevin, Scott, and Katie to discuss the Sonhwriter's Showcase in Commerce and perform a few songs live in-studio.

Brad Davis sits in with KETR Mornings

Grammy award winning artist Brad Davis sits down once again with Kevin, Scott, and Katie to discuss the Sonhwriter's Showcase in Commerce and perform a few songs live in-studio.

Click above to listen or visit our podcast page to download the interview and take it on the go!

By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 2-12-09

Commerce man sentenced to 40 years in prison; Commerce PD arrest two for outstanding warrants and narcotics trafficking; Texas A&M University-Commerce holds public hearings on tuition increase; Two positions open on Commerce ISD Board for May elections; Greenville ISD gives approval to draft a drug testing policy; Local sales tax rebate figures mixed from holiday season; public hearing Thursday night on SH 158 project in Hopkins County.

By Kevin Jefferies

KETR Sportscast 02-12-09

Commerce – Britney Jordan breaks another school record as she helps lead the A&M-Commerce women to an overtime win over Texas Women's; the Dallas Stars get shutout in a loss to Phoenix; the Dallas Mavericks face a tough one tonight as they play Boston; the Sussex Spaniel that was named Best in Show at Westminster has some Texas A&M vets to thank; and A&M-Commerce football has five new coaches.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Officials at Texas A&M University-Commerce, during two days of public hearings, have outlined a proposed tuition increase for the 2010 academic year.

They're seeking a range of increase from $2.50 per semester credit hour to $25 per semester credit hour.

The actual increase will be dependent upon legislative funding.

By Brad Kellar