The Lede with Jerrod Knight

Commerce hosts second-ranked Malakoff Friday night. KETR's Kevin Jefferies previews the matchup, playoff implications and keys to a Tigers victory.

Commerce City Manager Howdy Lisenbee discusses the William Rhodes case, acknowledges mistakes in the hiring decision and explains changes to police vetting.

East Texas A&M welcomes alumni and the Northeast Texas community to Commerce for Homecoming events Friday and Saturday, including tailgating, live music and Lions football.

Greenville Fire-Rescue is highlighting lithium-ion battery and charging safety during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.

Royse City-area audiobook narrator Cheryl-Annette Parker shares how she creates characters, builds fantasy voices and navigates a changing industry.

Children’s author and Rockwall-area beekeeper Shanna Upchurch talks with KETR about The Honey Bee Highway, honeybee pollination and her forthcoming novel A Garden Lost.

North Texas author Sarah Damoff discusses how her background in social work, family dynamics and a strong sense of place shape her novels “The Bright Years” and “The Burning Side.”

Greenville City Council adopted its fiscal 2027 budget and a property tax rate of 57.6 cents, while debating reserves, capital needs and police body armor.

Commerce looks to rebound from a 64-14 loss at Canton as the Tigers host Edgewood for homecoming Friday night. KETR’s Kevin Jefferies previews the matchup and what Commerce needs to improve.

Commerce ISD has deployed four weapons detection systems as part of a $500,000 federal school safety project that also includes new cameras, radios, panic buttons, visitor screening and campus access controls.