KETR Local
3:28 pm
Mon April 5, 2010

Paris Police seek armed robbery suspects


Paris – Paris Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects, alleged to have robbed a cab driver at gunpoint.

The incident took place Friday afternoon in the 300 block of Stone Avenue at Park Gardens Apartments.

A Yellow Cab driver told police he was waiting on some customers to transport when two African American men entered the vehicle, one of them brandishing a gun, and demanding money. The driver complied and the two men fled on food.

No injuries were reported.

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The President's Perspective
1:28 pm
Mon April 5, 2010

President's Perspective April 2010

KETR's Jerrod Knight sits down with Texas A&M University-Commerce President and CEO Dan Jones to dicuss issues concerning the university community and Northeast Texas.

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KETR Local
10:18 am
Mon April 5, 2010

City Manager awaits possible reinstatement


Commerce – The Commerce City Council will meet in executive session Tuesday to discuss the possible reinstatement of City Manager Dion Miller, who was suspended with pay on March 4.

Council suspended Miller by a 3-2 vote that night, after Councilwoman Billie Biggerstaff requested an item citing concern for the City Manager's leadership abilities, "people" skills, and methods of management.

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KETR Local
10:07 am
Mon April 5, 2010

New trial sought in sexual assault of child


Greenville – A new trial is sought for a Hunt County man, sentenced to life in prison for molesting children.

Eduardo Para's attorney claims he should have been found mentally incompetent to stand trial in January.

A hearing date concerning the motion had not been scheduled as of last week.

Para, of West Tawakoni, was convicted following a two day trial on one count of aggravated sexual assault of a child and one count of indecency with a child by contact.

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KETR Local
10:06 am
Mon April 5, 2010

Sixth District Court of Appeals coming to Greenville


Greenville – The Sixth District Court of Appeals is coming to Greenville next Wednesday, to hear oral arguments in cases arising in the region.

The cases scheduled for argument involve criminal charges of drug possession and sexual assault and the arguments will be heard between 10 a.m. and approximately noon, in the Auxiliary Courtroom at 2700 Johnson Street.

The session will be open to the public.

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KETR Local
10:04 am
Mon April 5, 2010

Greenville man seeks bond reduction


Greenville – A Greenville man is seeking a reduction in bond on charges of aggravated robbery.

Israel Michael Pedigrew is being held in the Hunt County Jail on a total of $300,000 bond. He was appointed an attorney last week.

A hearing to consider Pedigrew's bond is set for Monday.

Records show two of the robberies for which he's charged occurred on March 12, with a third occurring on March 16.

KETR Local
6:17 am
Mon April 5, 2010

Early voting for runoff election begins Monday


– Beginning today, area residents can cast their vote early for the April 13 runoff elections.

The election represents the top two vote-getters on March 2, who were unable to receive at least 50 percent of the vote.

In Hunt County, Commissioner for Precinct 2 Incumbent Ralph Green will face Jay Atkins. With no Democratic or other party candidates in the running, the GOP runoff will likely determine the winner of the race.

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KETR Local
8:38 pm
Sun April 4, 2010

Drug bust made following stop along I-30


Greenville – A routine traffic stop over the weekend leads to the arrest of two people in Greenville.

Officer Robert Pemberton made the stop at the 94 mile maker along Interstate 30, during which criminal activity was suspected and consent to search the vehicle was given.

Pemberton, along with K-9 Ceiko, would find over seven pounds of marijuana was located inside the trunk of the vehicle.

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KETR Local
8:36 pm
Sun April 4, 2010

Man arrested following high speed chase, wreck


Commerce – A Honey Grove man was arrested following a vehicle chase which began in Commerce and reached speeds as high as 110 mph.

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KETR Podcasts
2:48 pm
Fri April 2, 2010

Alice Reese, Movie Reviewer

Alice discusses newly released movies, like Last Song.

Alice Reese reviews the limited release film Last Song and the wide released films The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo and Clash of the Titans.

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