John Mark Dempsey
Host/AnnouncerDr. John Mark Dempsey is a retired professor of Radio and Television Broadcasting. In addition to his hosting duties at 88.9 KETR, he works part-time as a news announcer-producer for the Texas State Network in Dallas. Dempsey was the first student to broadcast on KETR back in 1975 and was also the first person to broadcast Commerce Tigers football on the station (as a student,) a role he continues to play to this day.
Dempsey's prior work in news and broadcast included organizations such as KLUV-FM, Texas Sports Radio Network, KGVL-FM, KTAM-AM & WTAW-FM, KTSR-FM, KIKT-FM, and The Commerce Journal.
Dempsey has authored and co-authored a number of books and articles over the course of his academic career, notably "The Light Crust Doughboys Are On The Air," "The Jack Ruby Trial Revisited," "Eddie Barker's Notebook," and "Sports Talk Radio in America: It's Context And Culture."
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Wyman Williams, former Commerce mayor, longtime local car dealer, and our business commentator, says the Texas economy continues to be strong despite the national economic downturn of two consecutive quarters of negative growth, traditionally considered the definition of a recession but disputed by the Biden administration. -
Frances Dalbey, Hunt Regional Healthcare outreach specialist, says the organization offers a Wound Care Center, among its many specialized services. -
Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife extension agent, relates plans for a food-handling course at 10 a.m., August 8 in Emory. -
Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel says installation of the new playground and exercise equipment at Ivory Moore Park on the northeast side of Commerce is nearly compete. -
Commerce ISD superintendent Charlie Alderman discusses the district's new website. He says technology coordinator Heather Kilgore created the website. -
Rick Parent, Commerce-area photographer and writer, reflects on the changes brought about by digital technology. -
Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel, Jr., says the water level in the city's main water tower at City Park is very slowly returning to normal after a major water leak more than a week ago. He says as of Wednesday, the level in the tower was at 20 feet with capacity at 32 feet. He says at one point the water level was down to one foot. Citizens should minimize their use outdoor of use of water. -
Trina Coldiron, community liaison with the Senior Center Resources and Public Transportation organization (SCRPT) in Greenville, says SCRPT can help provide, with other organizations, fans, air conditioners and help with electric bills for Hunt County senior citizens. -
Hunt County Master Gardener Wayne Bowman says, even though it's so hot, it's time to start preparing fall gardening. -
Commerce ISD Superintendent Charlie Alderman says a 15-member school safety committee has been appointed to respond to a required state safety audit and and to make recommendations for additional safety improvements.
