Ryan Ordmandy
Reporter
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Ryan Ordmandy is a multi-media journalist for KTRE 9. He is originally from Paris, Tennessee and moved to Van, Texas in 2010.
He is ecstatic to be on the KTRE News Team. Ryan graduated magna cum laude from Texas Tech University in 2017 with a degree in Electronic Media and Communications.
During his time at TTU, he was a producer and editor for Heads Up Display, a review show for video games and movies. In his free time, Ryan enjoys watching films, reading, playing guitar, practicing photography, and spending time with his friends.
Ryan is eager to serve East Texans by reporting on informative news and telling uplifting stories. If you have a story tip or just want to say hi, email him.
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They're working with local businesses to create more opportunities for students, while also encouraging businesses to hire interns.
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Every year, visitors and horticulture enthusiasts are given the opportunity to buy plants, trees, fruits, and flowers native to East Texas at a reasonable price.
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Volunteer rescue teams say they're making progress helping communities affected by Imelda.
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Larissa Philpot said earning wages, employment, and sales tax revenue were up across the board, but that they could be better.
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The sheriff's office is exploring options as the county jail nears maximum occupancy.
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Local volunteer fire departments say they're feeling the effects of a nation-wide issue.
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An 18-wheeler lost its load, a 45,000lb piece of sheet metal, at about 7 a.m. Thursday near the intersection of Loop 287 and Atkinson Drive.
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The county will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by more than four percent.
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Firefighters in Angelina County are urging residents to avoid burning of any kind as the threat of wildfires remains in East Texas.
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The suspect died after losing control of his vehicle and crashing near a golf course in Nacogdoches.
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While no burn ban is in effect in Nacogdoches County, commissioners are prepared to change that if the dry weather and heat get worse.
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After looking at heat trends in the county and reviewing KBDI graphs from emergency management, commissioners decided to hold off on implementing the ban.
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A pastor in Midland-Odessa who is calling on the faithful to intertwine their prayer and works.
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Slingshot ride in Douglas honors a woman whose cancer keeps her from riding motorcycles
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More vehicle burglaries have been reported after arrests made for the same offense on Wednesday
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The purpose of the position is to promote and educate residents on victims' rights.
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The program left more than 1 million people unable to keep or renew their driver’s licenses.
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Volunteers still needed for future cleanup days to restore cemetery from the 1800s
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A CAT scan allowed museum officials to examine the preserved anatomy of the bird.
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Recent heat advisories prompt a word of warning from East Texas doctors
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Organizers said it’s not enough to rely on others to keep your personal data safe.
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The couple wants to make sure no other family faces the same tragedy theirs did.
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East Texan woman pursues her dream of being a singer and is nominated for East Texas award
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Fire marshals and forest experts discuss how hey help in implementing bans and what to expect in the coming weeks
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Crews installed the final pane of glass Friday at The Furniture Fetish.
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The final tax rate will be decided on another date, commissioners said.
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Volunteers continue to help retsore historic site devastated by tornadoes
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After a 9-month deployment, Aaron Ramsey said he’s ready to serve his community in other ways.
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Bobby Woods, Jr. previously attempted to conceal the admission from jurors.
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Alert expands the age range of those that may be missing, kidnapped, or in danger of being harmed
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Testimony resumed in the capital murder trial of a man accused in the drowning death of a 3-year-old boy in 2015.
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Investigators said they would not pursue charges unless the owners of the businesses where the supplies were dumped pursue them.
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Several in Livingston attended summer event to fly model WW2 planes
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Once the project is completed, Oaks said U.S. 59 will be up to interstate standards.
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The Posado’s restaurant in Lufkin has closed.
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AAA was inspired by all the bright lights and over-the-top performances typically found in shows in bigger cities.
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Community members and local charity organization raise funds to purchase memorial highway signs
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Some players choose to play with friends they know to avoid harassment from other gamers
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For the first time in nearly a month, gas prices have seen a weekly decline across the state of Texas.
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The bride says she just told her father about the policy not 10 minutes before the crash.
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Sober living house will provide safe environment for women battling drug addiction.
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Volunteers still welcome to help with preparations for East Texas event.
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Child Sex Trafficking Team working to criminalize traffickers rather than victims
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Facebook group organizes Amazon wishlists for teachers to donate supplies to each other
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State program helps parents pay for college early without fear of increased tuition rates
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Texas HB 1325 changed some of the processes in the investigation and prosecution of marijuana cases.
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A presentation concerned water conservation, drought contingency, and water emergencies.
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Family members in Hudson say the plan to be new managing team for Freeman cemetary.
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Friends of Courtney Allen say they want to share the encouragement he gives to everyone else.
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