By Brad Kellar

Greenville – James Timothy Bonham, of Greenville, was already on parole two years ago when he reportedly began an eight-month string of writing fake checks and creating fake I.D.'s.

He now faces an additional 19 felony counts of forgery and fraud, related to what investigator say was a scheme to defraud multiple victims out of several thousands of dollars.

Bonham has pleaded not guilty. More than 30 witnesses have been subpoenaed to testify.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A Texas A&M University-Commerce administrator is the guest speaker at this week's Boy Scouts of America event.

The 2011 Tawakoni District Friends of Scouting Luncheon is scheduled for Tuesday at noon in the Fellowship Hall of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Greenville.

A&M-Commerce President Dan R. Jones will be the guest speaker.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Commissioners are scheduled to meet Tuesday to discuss the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline with the Lion's Club. The session will take place at noon from the Pizza Inn in Sulphur Springs.

TransCanada wants to build a pipeline from Canada through several Northeast and East Texas counties all the way to the Gulf Coast. Part of the pipeline is scheduled to go through Hopkins County Precinct 3.

By Scott Harvey

Honey Grove – An army soldier from Honey Grove is awarded the Purple Heart for his actions in the war on terror. Sgt. Carl Wild was also awarded the Texas Purple Heard during a ceremony Sunday.

Sgt. Wild was thrown into a vehicle and hit with secondary fragmentation following a blast.

He tells KXII-TV, "I still carry a piece of the shrapnel in my lung and my kidney. It kind of makes day to day life a little difficult, but in all honesty, it was well worth it to me."

By Scott Harvey

Cooper – Delta County citizens have begun a Community Crime Watch program in an effort to assist the Sheriff's Department and better protect residents.

Mail carriers and garbage companies are among others who've been contacted to be made aware and report any suspicious activity. The program is working on a rotating call and email list to let residents know of any crimes that occur. This list will also be used for weather emergencies.

By Scott Harvey

– Texas school districts have begun the process of applying for a waiver for missed school days following a recent stretch of bad weather.

Several area districts will be seeking to have at least three days waived from the 2010-2011 calendars, while others face upwards of five days.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – A Sulphur Springs murder suspect is in custody after authorities find a deceased male at Pacific Park on Sunday.

Roy Dean Duffey has been charged with murder and has been booked into the Hopkins County jail. Police have not released the victim's name.

It is believed the death was the result of a stabbing, but investigators have not confirmed that report.

Investigating the incident are Sulphur Springs Police Officer Bo Fox and Texas Ranger John Vance.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Members of the Commerce Skatepark Project invite you to a public awareness meeting Monday night at Wings & Things on the Downtown Square.

The project is aimed at developing a skateboarding, rollerblading and biking facility at Centennial Park. Fundraising and grant options are currently being sought.

The Commerce City Council, who gave formal approval for the facility in December, has pledged to match the first $5,000 raised.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – State Senator Bob Deuell, R - Greenville, has filed legislation that would prevent parents from intentionally exposing their minor children to hardcore pornographic material.

Senate Bill 757 was inspired by Crystal Buckner, a Dallas mom whose ex-husband forced their two young daughters to watch hardcore pornography. Prosecutors had difficulty bringing charges in the case because of ambiguity in the way the law is currently written.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Greenville Police have arrested a second suspect identified by witnesses as an individual involved in the recent murder of Treybbian Leeky Nelson.

A juvenile was taken into custody Friday.

Law Enforcement is still actively seeking Tyrone Laron McCurdy and urges any citizen with information on his whereabouts to notify police by calling 903-457-2900.

Citizens may also choose to call Crime Stoppers at 903- 457-2929 and remain anonymous while being eligible for a reward.