The Lede
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The Lede is Northeast Texas explained.
Every week, The Lede helps listeners understand what’s happening in their communities, why it matters, and what’s coming next through conversations, local voices, listener questions, and stories from across the region.
Latest from The Lede
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Shalimar Diaz De LeonVideo: Royse City photographer Shalimar Diaz De Leon talks with KETR about capturing the grit, texture and authenticity of Western life through her lens. -
Jerrod KnightNPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose joins KETR’s The Lede to discuss James Talarico’s use of Christian faith in his U.S. Senate campaign and how Texas voters are responding. -
Commerce ISD will again provide free breakfast and lunch to every student this school year. New Food Services Director Carrie Clements explains how the program works. -
Eli Hartman/The Texas TribuneFind 2026 first-day-of-school dates for Commerce, Greenville, Sulphur Springs, Bonham, Paris and other public school districts across Northeast Texas. -
Shalimar Diaz De Leon / Shalimar Photography/Shalimar PhotographyPhotos from the 2026 Wolfe City Rodeo capture the action, families and Western tradition of the annual event, photographed by Shalimar Diaz De Leon. -
Mark Haslett/KETRCommerce approved $8.5 million in new financing, primarily for water and sewer projects. Here’s what the borrowing means for city taxes, utility rates and debt. -
Greenville Fire-RescueGreenville Fire-Rescue is asking residents to use Community Connect, a voluntary registry that gives firefighters household information during emergencies. -
Commerce ISDCommerce ISD Athletic Director and head football coach John McSheffery joins KETR for a preseason look at the Tigers -
ETAMU PhotoEast Texas A&M is helping more than 800 international students understand new federal visa rules that change how many students remain in the U.S. while earning degrees. -
Ashley WaltersWhy does Northeast Texas have so many lakes? KETR explores the history, geography and water planning that turned the region into one of Texas' most important sources of water.
