Paris EMS plans to launch a pre-hospital blood transfusion program, allowing paramedics to give blood to critically bleeding patients before they reach a hospital.

Rockwall County issued a burn ban, filed its FY2027 proposed budget, and reviewed I-30 road projects during its August 25 court session.

Hopkins County Commissioners enact 90-day burn ban

Hunt County commissioners tabled a 527-acre development, reviewed the FY2027 budget, and approved road and law enforcement purchases on Aug. 25.

1 high school football scores from across Northeast Texas, including Commerce, Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Paris, Bonham and other KETR-area teams

The early morning hybrid striper and sandbass bite has been very dependable at Lake Tawakoni. A couple days ago Luke joined guide Tony Parker 903-348-1619 and his good friend Jeff Rice for some exciting early morning catching. 1.5 ounce lead slabs was the ticket on flats 12 to 14 feet deep. Check out Luke's column this week in the Greenville Herald Banner and fifty other Texas newspapers for an account of the trip. Listen to Luke's weekly podcast "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends" just about everywhere podcast are heard.

Commerce opens the 2026 football season Friday against Lone Oak after its first district title since 2001. KETR’s Kevin Jefferies says the Tigers have the talent to make a run at a state championship.

Greenville City Council weighs an $8 million road project, rising fire truck costs and city reserves as it prepares to adopt its 2026-27 budget Sept. 8.

East Texas A&M University will open its observatory Thursday night as a partial lunar eclipse covers about 93% of the moon, with peak viewing around 11:12 p.m.

TxDOT plans I-30 closures, FM 36 bridge repairs and other road work in Hunt County and across Northeast Texas for the week of Aug. 24.