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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Why 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.
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The death of a 19-year-old North Texas soldier has brought the realities of a conflict half a world away much closer to home.
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Hear the sounds of a summer night in Delta County with this immersive audio postcard from the 77th annual Cooper Rodeo in Northeast Texas.
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Head coach Clint Dolezel and two Lion veterans discuss an overhauled roster, a revamped coaching staff, and the season-opening nationally televised matchup against Mercer.
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World War II historian John C. McManus discusses D-Day, the Big Red One at Omaha Beach, and why preserving veterans' stories still matters ahead of his July 23 appearance at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum in Greenville.
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Jerrod Knight tours the new Greenville Sports Park Center with Parks Director Brett Quarles ahead of its Aug. 29 opening, exploring its courts, aquatics and fitness amenities.
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Greenville Chamber President and CEO Shelley Corrales discusses Casino Night, the annual auction, nonprofit giving, networking opportunities and upcoming Chamber programs on The Lede.
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Learn how Hunt County builds its annual budget, who makes the decisions, and why summer budget season has a direct impact on taxpayers and county services.
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Public health expert Dr. Barry Davis explains why prevention is often invisible and why investing before disasters strike saves lives and money.
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Commerce’s Independence Day celebration returns July 3 with fireworks, free hot dog meals, kids’ activities, live music and a canned food drive at Centennial Park.