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News Director
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Brad Kellar
Reporter
Jerrod Knight
Jerrod Knight
General Manager
Cindy Roller
Cindy Roller
Reporter
Daniel Starks
Daniel Starks
Reporter, host of 'All Things Considered'
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Cooper Welch
Reporter, host of KETR's Locker Room
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John Mark Dempsey
Announcer/Reporter/Professor

Jerrod Knight

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General Manager

Jerrod Knight graduated from Texas A&M University-Commerce in May of 2005, ready to take on numerous roles at prominent radio organizations, which have included Susquehanna-Pfaltzgraff (now Cumulus,) Omni Communications Corporation, and The Ranch Radio Network. With experience on-the-air, and in every position behind-the-scenes, Knight rejoined KETR in December 2008 as director of programming.

As general manager, Knight oversees all aspects of station programming, news operations, individual and corporate development efforts, business and budget planning and operations, 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 is the technical producer and co-host for The President's Perspective.

Knight also manages the relationships between KETR and NPR, American Public Media, the FCC, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, among others.

A member of the Commerce Rotary Club since 2010, Knight was named Rotarian of the Year in 2012. He's also led and contributed to teams in radio broadcasting that have won numerous awards in newscasting, production, web design from the Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters and the Texas Associated Press Broadcasters, and even a Marconi (KPLX, 2003.)

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A&M-Commerce
10:37 pm
Fri December 28, 2012

Former Ag Professor Passes

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Dr. David Crenshaw, former Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, passed away on December 27th, 2012. Services are set for January 3rd.

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Weather
8:57 pm
Tue December 25, 2012

December 26, 2012: Delays and Closures

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A white Christmas has resulted in potentially dangerous roadways in Northeast Texas, which can prompt delays and closures for many organizations and services who might normally be open for business. We'll post the latest here.

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Drinking Water
9:19 am
Wed December 19, 2012

Nitrite Levels Back to Normal in Commerce

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COMMERCE - The City of Commerce has issued notice to rescind the advisory for high nitrites in the drinking water. The water delivered to homes in the city has been deemed safe.

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The President's Perspective
11:34 am
Thu December 6, 2012

Looking back on 2012: The President's Perspective

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Dr. Dan Jones, president of Texas A&M University-Commerce
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As we wrap up the calendar year on the program, we look to highlight some of the more memorable discussions from The President's Perspective on KETR.

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A&M-Commerce
9:15 am
Thu December 6, 2012

Dean Steps Down

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Dr. Brent Mangus, who is resigning his post as Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce.
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COMMERCE – Dr. Brent Mangus, dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has indicated a desire to return to a faculty position.

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Manhunt Underway
4:54 pm
Mon December 3, 2012

Burglary Suspect Escapes Custody, Steals Police Vehicle

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Burglary and theft suspect Cecil Martin escaped police custody on December 3rd, stealing a police vehicle in the process. A manhunt continues.
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UPDATE:  A suspect in a rash of Delta County burglaries is still at large but the stolen police vehicle Cecil Martin escaped in has been found by Delta County authorities. 

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City of Commerce
3:29 pm
Mon December 3, 2012

High Nitrites in Commerce Water Supply

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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality helps to regulate, among other things, safety standards in municipal water supplies.
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The City of Commerce has issued a mandatory public notice regarding the public water supply, required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Developing
1:22 pm
Thu November 29, 2012

UPDATE: Arrest Made in Connection with Commerce Stabbing Death

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Myeisha Simone Garcia's Mug Shot
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A profile photo of 20-year-old Jamal Stanton of Greenville.
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UPDATE 11/29/12, 1:22pm - 20-year-old Myeisha Simone Garcia of Commerce is the suspect arrested by CPD and the Texas Rangers for the murder of 20-year-old Jamal Stanton of Greenville.

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Developing
8:16 am
Wed November 28, 2012

Altercation in Commerce Results in One Death

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The altercation allegedly occured in the cul-de-sac on Wheeler Drive in Commerce.
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The altercation allegedly occured in the cul-de-sac on Wheeler Drive in Commerce.
Commerce Police Department released this story
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Twenty-year-old Jamal Stanton of Greenville died at the Hunt Regional Community Hospital in Commerce this morning, the result of an apparent stabbing which occurred near the Tarter Apartments.

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State News
3:09 pm
Tue November 20, 2012

Texas Secretary of State Resigns

Esperanza "Hope" Andrade, Texas' 107th Secretary of State
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Esperanza "Hope" Andrade sumitted her resignation to Gov. Rick Perry Tuesday, effective Friday the 23rd.

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