COMMERCE - Authorities have identified the subject who was shot and killed Sunday following a shooting outside the Commerce Wal-Mart.

29-year-old Artenio Rodriguez, of Commerce, was initially seen in Greenville firing shots into the air before a chase led to Commerce.

Rodriguez does have a criminal history in Hunt County dating back nearly a decade. It includes unlawful possession of weapon, driving while intoxicated and possession of marijuana.

COMMERCE – Commerce Police Department received a 911 transfer call Sunday at 12:28 p.m. from Greenville Police notifying them that a red Ford Mustang was firing shots at the Wesley Street Bridge in Greenville. Three shots were reported fired at that location, according to Commerce Public Information Officer Marty Cunningham.

Commerce Police intercepted the car at 12:33 p.m. on State Highway 24/50 just outside the city limits of Commerce. The suspect pointed a gun at Commerce officers and shots were exchanged between the two.

Host Scott Harvey welcomes Maura Davies with the SPCA of Texas. Our Friday feature explores the tale of Big Foot and its relation to the region!

The Lead: Friday, March 3, 2010

Alice in Wonderland

By Jeric Griffin

Commerce, TX – Alice Reese reviews limited release films, including Alice in Wonderland.

Commerce – Statement issued by Dr. Dan Jones, A&M-Commerce President:

As a scholar of the media and former journalist, I learned long ago the difference between accuracy and truth. In recent days, a number of statements have been circulating in the media surrounding an unfortunate and embarrassing episode that occurred on our campus last week: the theft of an entire press run of our student newspaper, The East Texan, from distribution stands throughout the university.

By Scott Harvey

– Filing for the May 8 municipal elections ends Monday, March 8 at 5 p.m.

Locally, the Commerce City Council had five candidates in the running at last report. Quay Throgmorton is unopposed in his quest for a second straight term as mayor. Incumbent for Place 2 Billie Biggerstaff is being challenged by Douglas Rohrabaugh while Sue Davis will face Incumbent Place 4 Bob Monday.

By Brad Kellar

Commerce – A Commerce woman has been placed on probation after pleading guilty to multiple charges in connection to a chase along I-30.

Kelly Michelle McGee entered the pleas to driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, endangering a child and evading arrest with a vehicle. She was placed on five years probation on each charged along with 200 hours of community service.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Another inquiry has been made into the deaths of two men shot and killed last month by law enforcement officers.

The Greenville Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance announced Thursday it had begun a series of meetings with law enforcement officials from the agencies connected to the shootings, according to Rev. Brian Keith Thomas, President of the Alliance.

Jody Todhunter and Rodney Baker join The Morning Blend crew in studio to tell us more about Mane Event Preview Day.

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By Scott Harvey

Bonham – The SPCA of Texas has been granted custody of over 60 animals recently seized from a property near Bonham.

The out-of-court settlement between the SPCA and Brenda Neely was reached Thursday morning.

"The agreement was something to the effect that Ms. Neely relinquish all rights and wasn't going to contest anything," said Fannin County Justice of the Peace Joe Dale.