By Brad Kellar

Commerce – A new trial has been denied in a Commerce shooting.

During a hearing Monday, a judge denied motions for a new trial for Howard Weatherall Jr., recently convicted and sentenced to prison for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

He was found guilty by a jury in February of shooting a male victim in Commerce two years ago and sentenced to 40 years in prison on both counts, to run concurrently.

By Scott Harvey

Emory – Acting on a news tip, KETR has confirmed the arrest of a Dallas man following a robbery attempt in Emory Thursday morning.

46-year-old Freddy Chriss is alleged to have robbed the 1st National Bank at around at around 11:20 a.m. Chris fled the scene and was spotted driving a red sedan, reportedly heading north on Highway 69.

Commerce School Board Candidate: Randy Starks speaks with KETR about his candidacy for Place 6.

Commerce School Board Candidate: Randy Starks

Commerce School Board Candidate: Randy Starks speaks with KETR about his candidacy for Place 6.

By Scott Harvey

A 23-month-old toddler from Texas is the first to die as a result of the swine flu virus.

According to the Associated Press, officials say the death is a Mexican child who died in Houston.

This Day in History: Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY,4-29-09

This Day in History: Wednesday, April 29, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 4-29-09

Swine flu claims first victim: A Mexican child in Houston; Commerce Police release names of two suspects arrested last week for recent vandalism in city; A&M-Commerce Community Update addresses proposed tuition increase; Greenville man in trouble for illegal use of cell phone, Greenville City Council establishes new rules for naming streets.

By Jerrod Knight

KETR Sportscast 04-29-09

Jerrod Knight

Commerce, TX – Mavs get past San Antonio; Rockets need a game 6; Rangers beat Oakland; Cowboys get a runningback; A&M-Commerce BBall gets 3 newbies; SS softball wraps regular season with high marks.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Greenville officials approve a new way to name city streets.

The Council voted Tuesday to approve the creation of the policy, which was developed after the Council tabled a measure in March to rename Dent Road to Roy Warren Parkway in honor of its former mayor.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A local man is in trouble for the illegal use of a cell phone.

James Keith Hayes, of Greenville, entered an open plea Tuesday to one count of improper photo or visual recording.

By Scott Harvey

The University Interscholastic League has suspended all its schedule of events due to the outbreak of the swine flu in Texas.

The announcement made Wednesday will delay competitions until May 11. League officials acted on the recommendation of public health officials.