By Scott Harvey

Commerce – President Dan Jones addressed the latest enrollment figures which, thanks to a record enrollment this semester, will be highlighted during a special event Oct. 11.

He also provided updates to several construction projects throughout campus, including the new residents halls on the south side of campus, plus updates on academic programs.

The video presentation is available through http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/aboutUs/administrativeOffices/president/communityUpdates/2010-09-30.aspx

By Scott Harvey

Bonham – Staff members with the Bonham ISD were recently able to showcase their creation of an electric truck and electric tractor during the 11th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair in Fredericksburg.

BHS students created the vehicles this past school year.

Event organizer John L. Brecher expressed his appreciation to the district allowing such forward-thinking ideas.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The Greenville City Council has approved the Board of Development's plans for the coming year.

Among its goals for next year, the Board intends to rebrand and create new entrances and signs for the three industrial parks in northwest Greenville. They also plan to conduct engineering studies for Major's Field Municipal Airport.

The Board's $2.9 million budget and 2010-2011 work plan were approved Tuesday.

By Scott Harvey

Terrell – Authorities believe the arrest of two Terrell men will clear up several Hopkins County burglaries.

Many items stolen in those burglaries were recovered after a raid by investigators on a motel in Terrell.

Taken into custody were Tom Peters and Adam Jones. Charges are pending against a woman who was with the men in the motel room.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Some allegedly mistreated animals will soon get new homes. Hunt County Place 1, Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Sandy Berger presided over a custody hearing Thursday.

The owner in the case agreed to relinquish her rights to the dogs and horses seized from the property last week.

The chickens and rabbits that were also on the property were owned by someone else. That owner has ten days to retrieve the animals.

Luke Clayton takes you on another trip through the great outdoors with a special guest and tips on hunting around the Red River and making your own ham.

Outdoors with Luke Clayton 9-29-10

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – A series of events are planned to formally recognize The Commerce ISD's Hall of Honor class of 2010.

Inductees of the first annual event include Ann Champion (representing her late husband Harry), Dr. Jack Pirkey, Emmet Day Sr. and June Dunn.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Judge Cletis Millsap has been elected to the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO).

Millsap currently serves as an Executive Board of Director on the Ark-Tex Council of Governments.

The NADO Board of Directors oversees the association's budget and operations and develops policy on issues affecting regional development organizations.

By Scott Harvey

Kaufman – Kaufman County Justice of the Peace Johnny Perry has awarded custody of 20 dogs seized from a property there last week to the SPCA.

The announcement came following a hearing that began Tuesday and ended Wednesday. Judge Perry also awarded restitution to the SPCA in the amount of over $5,200.

By Scott Harvey

Ladonia – Graduates of the Fannindel ISD will be on hand this homecoming weekend to celebrate the school's 50th class reunion. The event commemorates the merge of Pecan Gap and Ladonia schools in 1960.

"I just can't wait to see everybody for the 50th anniversary and can't wait to get back with my family and friends," says Cindy Derrick, a 1981 graduate and special education instructor at Fannidel ISD.

Ricky Beeler is the President of the Ex-Students Association and says the name Fannidel was derived from a contest.