KETR Local
7:05 am
Mon November 16, 2009

An indictment for murder has been returned in a reported Greenville homicide.

Greenville – An indictment for murder has been returned in a reported Greenville homicide. Joshua William Lay has been indicted in the August shooting death of Darryl Dwayne Feggett. Lay reportedly has given a statement admitting to the shooting and the suspected murder weapon has been recovered.

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KETR Local
2:01 pm
Sun November 15, 2009

Mosquito spraying in Commerce this week


Commerce – Due to recent rain, the City of Commerce will begin this week a round of mosquito spraying throughout the city to help control the population.

The Public Works Department will be spraying chemicals of low toxicity to people and pets, but are advising against direct contact with the pesticides. Residents are asked to stay indoors when the truck is in your area, otherwise the chemicals will not be distributed.

Crews will be spraying after 7:00 p.m., during peak mosquito biting times.

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KETR Local
12:07 pm
Sun November 15, 2009

BISD to discuss failed bond item in meeting


Bonham – The Bonham School Board will meet in regular session Monday evening, which includes discussion of this month's general election.

Administrators had asked voters to approve $40 million in bonds to be used toward a number of campus improvements. Officials had stated that for a $50,000 home, the increased tax to cover the bond payment will be approximately $149 annually. The item failed, however, with 70 percent of voters against the measure.

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Radio
3:07 pm
Fri November 13, 2009

Alice Reese, Movie Reviewer

Alice joins the Morning Blend to talk about the weekend movie lineup on Friday, Nov. 13.

Radio
1:10 pm
Fri November 13, 2009

The Lead: Friday, November 13, 2009.

Scott is joined by Dr. Keith McFarland to talk about Veterans Day, our Friday Feature is on the Hunt County Connection transportation service, and a sports preview for the weekend.

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KETR Local
12:36 pm
Fri November 13, 2009

A&M-Commerce Police Chief to speak at awards event


Sulphur Springs – Texas A&M University-Commerce Police Chief Donna Spinato will be the featured speaker during a ceremony in Sulphur Springs Saturday to honor area law enforcement.

The 3rd Annual Bill Dirks Awards will be presented Saturday at 6 p.m. at the Cypress Center on Como Street. Bill Dirks was the first African American Sheriff of Hopkins County.

Nearly two dozen law enforcement members will be recognized for their roles in bettering the community.


KETR Local
8:25 am
Fri November 13, 2009

Grand Jury to meet as session nears end


Hunt County – The current edition of the Hunt County Grand Jury is nearing the end of its term of issuing indictments. They meet Friday.

Two recent homicide cases may be among those which the panel reviews before the end of the year.

Joshua William Lay, of Greenville, remains in custody in lieu of $100,000 bond for the alleged Aug. 27 murder of Darryl Dwayne Feggett, also of Greenville, at a local apartment complex.

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KETR Local
8:23 am
Fri November 13, 2009

Hunt County soldier recovering from Ft. Hood shootings


Temple – A victim in the Fort Hood shootings, and resident of Hunt County, remains hospitalized.

A new Web site has been established to assist Lone Oak resident Staff Sgt. Patrick Zeigler Jr. and his family, and an account has been set up at a local bank to receive contributions.

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KETR Local
8:20 am
Fri November 13, 2009

Hunt County woman killed in accident


Farmersville – A Hunt County woman has died following a traffic accident this week near Farmersville.

43-year-old Leslie Shawn Morales, of Greenville, was killed Wednesday when the vehicle she was driving collided with a tractor-trailer at the intersection of FM 36 and HW 380.

According to State Troopers, Morales was driving an SUV southbound early that morning when she appeared to have disregarded a stop sign, hitting a tractor trailer rig traveling westbound on Highway 380.

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