KETR Local
10:39 am
Tue September 22, 2009

Possible case of swine flu in Hunt County


Greenville – There may be another case of swine flu in Hunt County. The family of a Caddo Mills high school student says she's been diagnosed with the H1N1 flu, although county health officials had not confirmed the case as of Tuesday morning.

Pam Andrews with the Hunt County Health Department says there has not been an increase in the number seasonal flu cases.

"What I said was we are getting a lot of positive A flu's, but no confirmed H1N1 as of the present month."

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KETR Local
10:01 am
Tue September 22, 2009

Thousands without power after Monday storms

North Texans spent a jittery night as savage thunderstorms packing hail and damaging winds tore through the region.

Winds gusting as high as 72 mph downed tree limbs and power lines in much of the region, mainly Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Greenville newspaper is reporting a delay in paper delivery today, after lightning knocked out power to its facility last night.

In Cleburne, gust of winds toppled a tractor-trailer rig in a parking lot. There were injuries, but none severe.

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KETR Local
9:58 am
Tue September 22, 2009

Public meeting set on Greenville superfund site


Greenville – Residents of a Greenville community will learn more about an area superfund site. A public meeting is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Fletcher Warren Civic Center regarding the former ESCO manufacturing plant in the Ardis Heights area.

In March, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) indicated it was hoping to obtain $15 million in stimulus funding for cleanup of the site.

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KETR Local
9:53 am
Tue September 22, 2009

Rockwall ISD bus crashes into pond


Rockwall – Several injuries were reported after a bus carrying six members of the Rockwall Heath High School swim team crashed into a pond yesterday.

20 people were on board at the time. All students and their coach had to climb out the sinking bus through an emergency exit.

The bus driver was reportedly non-responsive when emergency crews arrived at the scene and had to be pulled off the bus. He was in serious condition at last report. The swim team members have been released from hospital.

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KETR Local Sportscasts
8:47 am
Tue September 22, 2009

KETR Sportscast: 09-22-09

KETR Sportscast: 09-22-09

Jerrod Knight

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KETR Local
8:28 am
Tue September 22, 2009

New CISD sex offender policy again draws criticism


Commerce – A new sex offender policy at Commerce ISD again drew criticism during the public comment section of Monday night's meeting.

Two CISD mothers, Teresa Delcamber and Rachel Kramer, expressed displeasure of the policy, which allows any offender who is the parent/guardian of a CISD student to attend an event in which their child is participating. The parent must first receive permission prior to each event.

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KETR Local
6:23 am
Tue September 22, 2009

Sexual assault reported at Commerce Wal-Mart


Commerce – Police are reporting the attempted sexual assault of two women at the Commerce Wal-Mart earlier this month.

After reviewing surveillance video, a Hispanic male suspect is seen grabbing a female from behind on September 11. The video also shows another female was attacked, but has yet to report the crime.

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KETR Local
6:59 am
Mon September 21, 2009

24th Annual Bois D'Arc Bash set for this weekend


Commerce – This weekend marks the 24th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash in Downtown Commerce, with events running Friday through Sunday.

A BBQ dinner, plus a big lineup of artists is scheduled for Friday night beginning at 5 p.m., featuring the A&M-Commerce Steel Drum Band Panimation, Bad Moon Rising, Dr. Doctor and Walk the Line.

Music will continue throughout the day Saturday. The day will also feature a parade, youth pageant, arts and crafts tables, food, vendors, games and wine tasting.

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KETR Local
5:46 am
Mon September 21, 2009

Another hearing set for Monday in local murder case

Greenville – A bond reduction hearing is scheduled today in a Caddo Mills murder. Randall Douglas Smith remains in the Hunt County Jail, accused of the shooting death of Gregory Poteet last week. Smith is seeking the appointment of an attorney, a reduction of his $1 million bond, or both. Poteet was found dead of multiple gunshot wounds inside a pickup truck in Caddo Mills September 13th.

Click the MP3 icon to listen as KET R's Greenville Correspondent Brad Kellar reports.

KETR Local
5:45 am
Mon September 21, 2009

New facility to benefit seniors in Greenville

Greenville – An assisted living center is being planned for the City of Greenville. The Greenville Planning and Zoning Commission plans to consider zoning for a 1 acre plat for the new facility near the Hunt Regional Healthcare Hospital in regular session tonight.

Click the MP3 icon to listen as KETR's Greenville Correspondent Brad Kellar reports.

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