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Herald-Banner movie critic Alice Reese says "First Man," the biographic movie of the first man to step on the moon, Neil Armstrong, is thrilling in its portrayal of the 1969 Apollo 11 mission, and is revealing in its portrait of the very private astronaut, played by Ryan Gosling.

Missing people can't advocate for themselves. So, a new group in northeast Texas is aiming to become their voice.

Record numbers of voters are gearing up in Texas for next month’s general election, all of them pumped to speak their minds about who they want to lead the country and state.

And while it’s hard to tell in Northeast Texas whether the tide of new voters is leaning red or blue -- both sides are enegrgized, remember -- Collin County elections administrator Bruce Sherbet says has seen at least one demographic stepping up -- younger adults. Listen below for more.

Frances Dalbey, executive director of the Hunt County United Way for the past five years, is leaving her position to become the branch manager of staffing company Employee Solutions.

This week on Lions Roar, Texas A&M-Commerce Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Communications and host Josh Manck talks with head volleyball coach Craig Case about the team's come from behind, five-set victories over West Texas A&M and Eastern New Mexico last weekend, while also previewing two huge home matchups this weekend. Manck then visits with head football coach Colby Carthel about the Lions thrilling victory over Midwestern State and the logistic nightmares that weather caused.

How safe and secure are your votes as you enter them into voting machines? Fannin County election officials say residents can trust in the system, even if they need to be careful they’ve selected the right candidates.

One of the ripple effects of this past summer’s drought around Texas has been a downswing in wild animals in some parts of the state. On Wednesday, the Texas Farm Bureau reported that game birds like quail and turkey are fewer in number thanks to dry months across what at peak drought was about 80 percent of Texas.

Pud Kearns, a leader of the women's cancer fund raising event Bras for the Cause, says this is the organization's 10th anniversary.  The event, with the theme "Bras Rock," takes place starting at 6 p.m. Thursday night (Oct. 11).  Money is raised from votes for the most popular artistically and humorously decorated bras.

Herald-Banner editor Kristal Kuykendall says Greenville voters will decide the fate of a "tax swap" plan proposed by the Greenville ISD on Tuesday, Nov. 6, and the deadline for voter registration is today (Oct. 9).  The tax swap plan is designed to bring in more revenue from the state, and would allow property taxes to be lowered by about $10 per year.  But Kristal says the Herald-Banner has found that the school board could raise taxes again without voter approval if it decided more revenue was needed.

Commerce Chamber of Commerce manager Paul Voss says, despite the incessant rain on the weekend of September 21-22, many activites of the annual Bois D'Arc Bash went on as planned, and some vendors even made more money this year than last year, and plan to return again.

This week, Luke gives a very 'close to home' blue catfish update for Lake Tawakoni guide David Hanson. Tune in to learn the best techniques for catching lots of good size "eater" fish for the next fish fry. Luke and David even time to give a local deer hunting report.

The ACLU of Texas says it wants to know what roles two Northeast Texas sheriff’s departments played in a late-August immigration roundup at a trailer manufacturing company in Lamar County. But law enforcement officials say there’s nothing to find. 

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie critic, says the fourth version of "A Star Is Born," starring Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga, in her first movie role, stands up to the three previous versions of the story made in the 1930s, 1950s and 1970s.  And Alice says "The Old Man and the Gun," is a fitting last movie role for its star, Robert Redford, who says he's retiring from acting.

This week on Lions Roar, Texas A&M-Commerce Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Communications and host Josh Manck talks with head volleyball coach Craig Case about the team's road wins over UT Permian Basin and Western New Mexico last weekend. Manck also chats with head football coach Colby Carthel about the Lions dominant win over Lock Haven. Manck concludes the show by visiting with Alicia Currin, Vice President for Business and Administration.

Lions Roar is presented by KETR in partnership with LionAthletics.

Byron Taylor, president and CEO of the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, says the Governmental Affairs Committee of the chamber has started early in making plans and recommendations for the 2019 session of the Texas Legislature.  They've already met with State Sen. Bob Hall, will meet soon with State Rep. Dan Flynn, and will meet with their election challengers.  Then, they'll go to Austin for a two-night visit Feb. 25-27 to meet with legislators and others.  In the past, they've been content with a one-night visit.

Grammy-Award winning music producer Brad Davis of Commerce has co-written and produced a single, "Two Left Feet," by young country-music singer-songwriter Kade Rogers of Yukon, Oklahoma.  While Kade is quite young, Brad describes the song as being "vintage" country music.

Our wellness commentator, Velvete Womack, discusses how to combat the nasal congestion that comes from fall allergies. Velvete is the owner of Balanced Newtrition in Rockwall.

Luke's guest this week is guide Mike Houston who targets blue catfish on Lakes Whitney and Aquilla. Many fishermen are well aware of the awesome catfishing at Whitney but for many, Lake Aquilla is a 'sleeper' lake. Tune in today's show and learn why this catfish pro considers Aquilla his favorite big fish hotspot. To connect with Guide Mike Houston on Facebook, "like" HOUSTON GUIDE SERVICE or call 817-487-7121.

Alice Reese, Herald-Banner movie reviewer, says "The Sisters Brothers," starring Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly, is memorable, but is an extreme revisionist Western.  She says "The House With a Clock in Its Walls" is an entertaining Halloween-season movie for family audiences.

Carinne Manning joins Buried creators George Hale and Jerrod Knight to discuss the connections between Carey Mae Parker's neighborhood and a teenage girl who went missing from Hunt County in May 2001.

Frances Dalbey, director of the Hunt County United Way, discusses a program being offered to parents by the Greenville ISD and the Raffa Clinic called "Capable Kids," that will "help build stronger families by giving you the confidence, tools, and skills you need to raise healthy, caring, and responsible children." It's offered be

The price of prescription drugs can lead poorer patients to sometimes ugly choices. Six months ago, St. Vincent de Paul of North Texas, based in Dallas, soft-launched a pharmacy where you don’t have to worry about making life-altering choices – spend money on food or utilities, or spend money on medicine. On Tuesday, the pharmacy officially opened its doors.

This week on Lions Roar, Texas A&M-Commerce Associate Athletics Director for Marketing and Communications and host Josh Manck talks with head volleyball coach Craig Case about the team's sweeps of Cameron and Midwestern State last week to close out their homestand. Manck also chats with head football coach Colby Carthel about the end of the Lions' winning streak last weekend. Manck concludes the show with head golf coach Matt Ward, who talks about how the teams are doing to start off their season.