By Scott Harvey

Winnsboro – A Winnsboro man has died from injuries received from a weekend accident in Franklin County.

74-year-old Plemon Moss was reportedly pinned between a trailer and a pickup on FM 3357 Saturday afternoon. He was taken to Mother Francis Hospital where he later died.

Another man was treated and released for minor injuries.

State troopers are investigating the crash.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – A possible change of venue may be ordered in a case concerning the construction of the Hunt County Criminal Justice Center.

Defense attorneys for Frank W. Neal & Associates Incorporated, the engineers in the project, are seeking the venue change due to extensive media coverage. Attorneys representing Hunt County have denied the claims.

A hearing is set for Friday to hear arguments from both sides.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Republican lawmakers are in Greenville tonight for a town hall meeting.

State Representative for District Two Dan Flynn and other members of the Texas Conservative Coalition - the conservative caucus of the Texas Legislature - will host the meeting.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in Fletcher Warren Civic Center, and will focus on what the caucus believes is the failure of big government in California and Washington, and what it means for the future of Texas.

By Brad Kellar

Caddo Mills – The suspect in a Caddo Mills murder case is expected to appear in court today.

47-year-old Randall Douglas Smith is seeking the appointment of an attorney, a reduction in his bond, or both.

Smith has been charged with the murder of 49-year-old Gregory Poteet, also of Caddo Mills, earlier this month.

A preliminary autopsy report indicated Poteet died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds.

By Brad Kellar

– A recent report shows only about one in five area residents have health insurance.

Information from the Texas Demographer's Office shows that more than 20 percent of Hunt county's population is uninsured. The statistics are similar for counties across the Northeast Texas area.

The report breaks down percentage estimates of the non-institutional civilian populations in each Texas county or groups of smaller population counties identified as a Public-use micro data area (PUMA).

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Jury selection is scheduled this week in a Hunt County capital murder case, where the defendant is facing a possible death sentence if convicted.

Jury selection is today for 27-year-old John William, with opening arguments and the start of testimony set for next week.

Trotman remains in custody at the Hunt County Jail in lieu of $1 million bond in connection with the November, 2007 death of Ryon Rhoden, of Greenville. He has pleaded not guilty.

By Scott Harvey

Bonham – The Bonham ISD is scheduled Monday to hold it's second of four community forums to discuss its $40 million bond proposal.

If approved, the district hopes to attach the 5th and 6th grade to the existing L.H. Rather campus, move 4th grade to Finley-Oats by constructing a new wing, as well as a new gym at Finley-Oats. New core facilities have also been discussed for Bonham High School such as a new front entrance, office space, cafeteria, media center, and gym and science labs.

By Scott Harvey

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Greenville - 12
Rockwall Heath - 31

Rockwall - 42
Royse City - 21

Hallsville - 28
Mt. Pleasant - 14

Pine Tree - 7
Sulphur Springs - 45

Commerce - 16
Gladewater - 28

Liberty-Eylau - 45
Paris - 31

Bonham - 34
Community - 49

Bowie - 14
Van Alstyne - 41

Lovejoy - 38
Anna - 14

North Lamar - 21
Pleasant Grove - 49

Rains - 7
Brownsboro - 40

Pottsboro - 3
Farmersville - 42

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The Lead: Friday, September 18, 2009