Greenville – Defense attorneys are seeking a gag order in the capital murder case of Adam Ward, who is charged with killing a Commerce code enforcement officer. 23 year old Ward was arraigned and pleaded not guilty Monday. The defense filed the motion to limit pretrial publicity and seal the file in the case under claims that media reports could prevent Ward from receiving a fair trial.
Greenville – Defense attorneys are seeking a gag order in the capital murder case of Adam Ward, who is charged with killing a Commerce code enforcement officer. 23 year old Ward was arraigned and pleaded not guilty Monday. The defense filed the motion to limit pretrial publicity and seal the file in the case under claims that media reports could prevent Ward from receiving a fair trial.
Commerce – The Commerce City Council is scheduled for a special meeting tonight to pass the new tax rate and budget for the city. The tax rate is set to go up 6-cents per $100 valuation. The tax hike is primarily to be used to repay debts on the bonds issued for the New City Hall and Fire and Police Complex. Preliminary construction work on the new city facilities has already begun. The project has a 9 month construction timeline and both buildings are expected to be finished in June of next year.
Commerce – The A&M-Commerce women's soccer team will be on the road today to continue conference play as they face Angelo State. The game was originally scheduled for Sunday, but was moved to 4pm today due to Hurricane Rita. The Lions were originally set to face Dallas Baptist today but that game has been postponed until late October.
Commerce – The A&M-Commerce Lions came out with a win Saturday as Rita swirled throughout Commerce. The Lions began conference play hosting Central Oklahoma and came out with a 17-3 victory as the winds roared and rains fell. The Lions defense held fast allowing just a field goal and no strong touchdown threats and also scored a touchdown of their own courtesy of an interception return by safety Vernis James.
Paris, Texas – The Commerce Tigers got their first loss of the football season last Friday as they traveled to face the North Lamar Panthers. Dropped passes plagued the Tigers all night as the Panthers racked up over 200 yards on the ground, most of those in the first quarter, and took the game with a final score of 27-3.
Commerce – The City of Commerce will be feeling the effects of Hurricane Rita this weekend. The area is projected to see up to 40mph winds and isolated thunderstorms this weekend. With several athletic events, the 20th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash, and Family Day surrounding the A&M-Commerce football game Saturday, some schedule changes have been made.
Commerce – Well it may be a little wet, but the 20th Annual Bois d'Arc Bash is set for this weekend in downtown Commerce. Live music hits the stage Friday evening at 5 on the square, with the last band scheduled to go on at 9:45.
