Texas ranks second in the nation in reported cases of human trafficking. In the Dallas-Fort Worth area alone, this criminal industry is estimated to generate almost a hundred million dollars annually through the sale of forced labor. Many of the victims are minors forced into sexual service.

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Audio: Rockwall Group Helps Victims Of Trafficking, Raises Awareness

The state of California recently passed legislation, currently proposed to take effect in 2023, that could place the rights to generate revenue against a college athlete's own name, image, or likeness into the hands of the college athlete, something heretofore verboten by the NCAA in the name of amateurism. The legislation also proposes to prohibit the NCAA from blocking players or universities from competition if players do profit from their name/image/likeness (NIL) rights, and futher, would allow players to individually obtain legal and agency support to manage the player's own interests. While the debate over the impact of such a law in California rages on in the world of collegiate sports, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he would also support state legislation that allows his state's more than 11,000 college athletes to profit from their own NIL rights. On today's episode of North by Northeast , we're gathering context for discussion by listening back through

NCAA Culture Shift Afoot: College Athletes and Revenue

Texas A&M University-Commerce history professors Andrew Baker and Mylynka Kilgore Cardona discuss the Public History Project, recent partnerships between A&M-Commerce and area organizations, the East Texas War and Memory Project, and more.

Audio: History Profs Talk Past (And Future)

Texas A&M University-Commerce is trying to become a Hispanic Serving Institution, a federal statistical category for institutions of higher learning. We talk about what it means, why it matters to A&M-Commerce, and the university's progress toward the goal. Guests include Dr. Fred Fuentes and Gina Segura from the enrollment office, and undergraduates Naeyli Fuentes (no relation) and Brayan Dicante.

Audio: Dr. Fred Fuentes Discusses Hispanic Students, HSI Initiative

This Sunday's Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers game at AT&T Stadium will be far from an Ice Bowl. Kickoff-time temperature is forecast for the upper 80s, and even if a blue norther were to hit Arlington, it wouldn't matter inside the climate-controlled opulence of Jerryworld.

Audio: Michael Meredith Discusses 'Dandy' Documentary on 'North by Northeast'

Next week is Banned Books Week ! On today's North by Northeast, we preview the annual event and talk about related topics with Texas A&M University-Commerce's Sarah Northam and Karen Roggenkamp! Northam is Head of Research and Instruction Services at James G. Gee Library and an Associate Professor in the Department of Literature and Languages. A&M-Commerce undergraduate Britt Beatte also joined in.

North By Northeast: Banned Books Week

This is North by Northeast, conversations that matter to Northeast Texas. On today's episode we discuss Reimagine Commerce . It’s an ambitious proposal designed to make Commerce a better place to live and work. Much of the plan involves a redesign of some of the town’s thoroughfares and that part has inspired some opposition as well as support.

North by Northeast: Commerce City Leaders Discuss 'Reimagine Commerce'

There's something special about the plants and animals that are found alongside naturally occurring bodies of water.

Lands Along Creeks And Rivers Host Biodiversity

In this edition of North by Northeast, KETR's Mark Haslett speaks with Andrew Baker, a professor at Texas A&M University-Commerce about the East Texas War and Memory Project, which documents the personal stories of veterans from our military and their loved ones.

Collecting Veterans' History, One Story At A Time

There’s all kinds of good news today at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Carthel, Lions seek another home-opener victory vs. U. Faith

One month ago on this program, we looked at the problem of widespread use of antipsychotic medications in Texas nursing homes. Texas currently leads the nation in the percentage of nursing home residents who’ve been prescribed antipsychotics .

Personalized Senior Care Can Reduce Use Of Antipsychotics

There seems to be reason for cautious optimism about the Tipitina’s project in Commerce.

Williams: Tipitina's Will Present Plan To Commerce

The hottest week of the summer so far might not have too many people thinking about football. But, football season is closer than you might think.

Football's coming! Lions offense poised for another big season

Whatever happened to Tipitina's coming to Commerce?

In Commerce, the condition of the streets is an ongoing issue. In some cases, the roadways are smooth and new, but on far too many blocks, potholes and other defects are a problem for those in city government, including new mayor Wyman Williams.

Costs prohibit overhaul of Commerce streets

North by Northeast is a weekly talk show presenting conversations that matter to Northeast Texas. Topics include development, education, health care, the environment and the economy. Northeast Texas sports and fine arts are also featured.

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