By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The proposed budget for the City of Commerce includes a 6 cent tax increase; from .76 to .82 cents per $100 valuation and a $700 raise per employee.

During a recent budget workshop, a majority of council gave consent to not conduct a search for a new city manager this fiscal year. The proposed budget does not include any additional funding for streets.

On Tuesday, council will meet in executive session for a "discussion regarding salary adjustments for the Interim City Manager and Accounting Supervisor".

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Frisco Wakeland - 36
Rockwall Heath - 40

Rockwall - 14
Rowlett - 38

Wylie - 22
West Mesquite - 17

Frisco Heritage - 7
Wylie East - 40

Sherman - 30
Little Elm - 0

Frisco-Liberty - 56
Denison - 20

Royse City - 7
Frisco - 22

Greenville - 7
Terrell - 42

Jacksonville - 26
Texas High - 13

Liberty-Eylau - 20
Mt. Pleasant - 15

Sulphur Springs - 25
Lakeview Centennial - 0 (Thursday)

Crandall - 6
Commerce - 36

By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – A Como-Pickton ISD student was injured Friday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle traveling along Hwy 11.

The crash occurred at the CR 2331 intersection in Hopkins County.

Reports indicate the bus was pulled over following a minor wreck and in the process of unloading students when a pickup truck hit the seven-year-old. The truck reportedly had to take evasive action to avoid colliding with one of the stopped vehicles behind the bus.

By Brent Lyday

Commerce – Texas A&M University-Commerce sports fans will be treated to in-game replays, statistics and live video feed at Memorial Stadium thanks to a new 55-by-31 feet scoreboard, which is currently the second largest in NCAA Division II.

Host Adam Troxtell speaks with the Athletic Department's Director of Media and Public Relations Danny Kambel and Head Football Coach Guy Morriss.

By Scott Harvey

Cooper – A grant worth $75,000 will help Cooper officials renovate and further develop its 17-acre City Park.

The approved funding from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was announced this week.

Proposed elements for the park include the renovation of the trail, tennis courts and rodeo chutes, as well as the development of a basketball court, RV campsites and a garden.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – It will be a little bit longer before testimony begins in a Hunt County murder trial.

The first of what is expected to be two capital murder trials involving a 2008 shooting death has been delayed.

During a Wednesday pretrial hearing for Tracie Danielle Alphin, the start of jury selection was reset from Sept. 27 to Nov. 8.

All-day pretrial hearings will now occur Sept. 30 and Oct. 30. The trial is expected to take two weeks.

Host Scott Harvey speaks with Ron Butler about Texas dams that pose a signficant hazard potential and what dam owners and area residents can do to be prepared. Our Friday feature explores the growing popularity of "Tiny Houses."

The Lead: Friday, September 3, 2010

By Scott Harvey

Paris – An early morning shooting Thursday in Paris has resulted in the death of a resident.

30-year-old Dustin Glen Shelton died from an apparent gunshot wound following a reported disturbance in the 400 block of Southeast 14th Street.

Shelton was pronounced dead after being transported to Paris Regional Medical Center. Another person also transported to the hospital and was treated and released.

No other names have been released. Circumstances surrounding the disturbance and shooting are under investigation.

By Scott Harvey

– With much of Texas still hot and dry and wildfires continuing to spark up across the state, Texas Parks and Wildlife is asking dove hunters to be especially careful when heading out this week for first week of the season.

Fire activity remains steady throughout much of the state, which means a wildfire could be easily ignited. All it takes is one spark from an unattended campfire, lit cigarette or even the muzzle of a gun.