Jerrod Knight
General ManagerJerrod Knight (TAMUC '05) joined 88.9 KETR in December 2008 as Director of Programming and was named General Manager in 2010.
Knight oversees station programming, news and sports operations, individual and corporate development efforts, business and budget planning and execution, and technical operations. In addition to being the station's webmaster, he is also a regular on-air and online news and opinion contributor, and serves as executive producer of the station's various local program offerings.
Knight also manages the relationships between KETR and external organizations like NPR, American Public Media, the FCC, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, among others.
Before 88.9 KETR, Knight's broadcast career included Susquehanna-Pfaltzgraff (now Cumulus,) Omni Communications, Inc., and LKCM Radio Group.
Knight served seven terms as the Non-commercial Director on the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of Broadcasters, elected by his noncommercial broadcast peers in Texas. A member of the Commerce Rotary Club from 2010 until late 2018, Knight was named Rotarian of the Year in 2012 and served as club president for the 2015-2016 Rotary year. He sat on the university's 2020 Strategic Planning Task Force (2014-2015) and later served on the A&M-Commerce Strategic Plan Assessment Committee until 2019. Knight has also previously led and contributed to teams in radio broadcasting that have won numerous awards in newscasting, production, and web design from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, and an NAB Marconi Award for Country Station of the Year (KPLX, 2003.)
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Hunt Regional Healthcare will close its emergency departments in Commerce and Quinlan on Sept. 30, raising concerns for ETAMU students and local residents who will face longer trips for emergency care. -
A citizen’s guide to the Texas Public Information Act: how to file a request, what records you can access, timelines, fees, and tips to hold government accountable. -
Spectrum has extended high-speed internet to 857 homes and businesses in Delta County, with most already connected. County officials say the project, backed by FCC funds, brings gigabit service and other options to rural residents. -
Texas’ updated Public Information Act now requires faster responses, expands disclosure of records, and limits attorney general appeals. Here’s what changed Sept. 1, 2025. -
Texas Senate Bill 13 changes how schools manage library and classroom books. Here’s what the law actually requires, what it leaves up to districts, and why it matters for parents, teachers, and students. -
ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel Live! after comments about Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew backlash from FCC Chair Brendan Carr and led Nexstar affiliates to drop the show. -
Hunt County Judge Bobby Stovall announced he will not seek reelection when his term ends in 2026, closing a tenure that began with his 2019 appointment. -
East Texas A&M University faculty and staff face an 87.5% parking fee increase, with permits jumping from $80 to $150 for 2025–26, while students pay $120. University documents still list older rates, and a little-known free Lot 19 option raises questions about transparency and convenience. -
Texas lawmakers are moving to replace the STAAR exam with three shorter tests. For rural Northeast Texas, the changes could free up class time but keep high-stakes pressures on students, teachers, and schools. -
The Commerce 2045 Comprehensive Plan outlines future growth with housing, walkability, parks, and zoning to guide sustainable development.
