Greenville

Conflict with L-3 doomed Alexander's tenure

Mark Haslett — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:36:23 +0000

Both supporters and opponents of former Greenville city manager Steven Alexander agreed that the troubled relationship between the city and its largest employer led to Alexander's dismissal.

Greenville fires city manager

Mark Haslett — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:19:57 +0000

Following an emotional but civil evening of public testimonials, the Greenville city council voted 5-2 to terminate the contract of city manager Steven Alexander.

Voters approve bonds, alcohol sales get mixed results

Mark Haslett — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:12:28 +0000

Voters around Northeast Texas said yes to bond proposals, gave a thumbs-up for incumbents and were split on alcohol sales in May 11 elections.

YMCA question tops Greenville ballot

Brad Kellar and Mark Haslett — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:59:43 +0000

The fate of the proposed YMCA and one city council race top the ballot for Greenville voters in the May 11 election.

Herald-Banner: Alicia Moore's uncle arrested

Brad Kellar — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:27:35 +0000

The Greenville Herald-Banner reports that the uncle of murdered Greenville teenager Alicia Moore has been arrested.

Morris: Public will retain planning control

Mark Haslett — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:31:18 +0000

The director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Transportation Department says that a bill in the Texas Legislature - Senate Bill 1110 - would neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of the Blacklands Turnpike becoming a reality.

Warning siren vote expected this week

Brad Kellar — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:13:56 +0000

Greenville officials should decide this week what to do about the city's troubled warning sirens.

Probation hearing today in Turner case

Brad Kellar — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:46:14 +0000

Rickey Allen Turner Jr. could learn today whether his probation on a charge of murder in connection with the death of his infant daughter will be revoked, after he admitted to driving without a license.

Planners: 'Blacklands corridor' needs study

Mark Haslett — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:27:51 +0000

Northeast Texas communities, interested in the fate of the "Blacklands Corridor," await today's revision of the regional transportation plan.

Greenville YMCA, Campbell alcohol sales on ballot

Brad Kellar — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:21:00 +0000

There is a lot on the line on the May 11 election ballots in Hunt County.

Greenville residents will be deciding the fate of a proposed YMCA/event center, millions of dollars in street and road repairs, dozens of proposed amendments to the City of Greenville Charter and who gets to sit in one of the City Council spots.

Voters in Campbell will be deciding whether to allow the sale of alcohol at local stores, as well as whether to increase the local sales tax.

And there are multiple city council and school board elections across the county.