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Mark Haslett comes to KETR having served at High Plains Public Radio in Amarillo, where he worked as News Director and later as Director of Programming. His work has been broadcast on National Public Radio, KERA, KCUR and other public radio stations. Haslett enjoys the privilege and responsibility of keeping communities well-informed. He has also worked as an editor and reporter at newspapers in the Southwest and Midwest. Haslett developed a passion for radio as a youth, when he helped his father, a program host at WRBC-AM in Jackson, Miss. He enjoys travel and has worked abroad in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. Haslett is a graduate of Arlington High School and earned a B.A. in English from Tufts University in Medford, Mass.

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Ladonia alderman race highlights Fannin contests

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By Mark Haslett

Eight candidates are running for three seats in Ladonia's race for alderman.

9:02 am

Fri May 3, 2013

Flynn, gun rights in spotlight in Austin

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By Mark Haslett

A Northeast Texas legislator - Dan Flynn - has a high profile in the debate over gun control in this year's legislative session.

5:31 pm

Tue April 30, 2013

Morris: Public will retain planning control

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Michael Morris

By Mark Haslett

The director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Transportation Department says that a bill in the Texas Legislature - Senate Bill 1110 - would neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of the Blacklands Turnpike becoming a reality.

3:26 pm

Fri April 26, 2013

'Possum' leaves behind unique legacy

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George Jones

By Mark Haslett

The drinking made the headlines, but George Jones will be remembered most for his voice.

12:49 pm

Fri April 26, 2013

Public transit rolling toward Princeton, Farmersville

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One of the three service zones is centered around U.S. Hwy. 380 east of McKinney.

By Mark Haslett

Communities in eastern Collin County will soon have some public transportation options for getting into McKinney or elsewhere in the area.

7:00 am

Fri April 26, 2013

Transportation bill moving through legislature

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By Mark Haslett

A bill with possible implications for public-private transportation projects like the proposed Blacklands Turnpike is making its way through the Texas Legislature.