Public Radio for Northeast Texas

University Students Schedule Peaceful Protest

Gee Lake is located on near the main entrance on the west side of the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus.
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Newscast transcript, 7:49 a.m.:

In Commerce today, university students have scheduled a peaceful protest to happen on campus. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Gee Lake. The Greenville Herald-Banner reports that the event is organized to show solidarity with African-American communities. The report also says that police will be present at the event and there will be zero tolerance for violence. Participants are asked to bring water, lawn chairs, and signs, the report said.

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Mark Haslett has served at KETR since 2013. Since then, the station's news operation has enjoyed an increase in listener engagement and audience metrics, as well recognition in the Texas AP Broadcasters awards.