By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – A federal court is reopening the capital murder case of a Delta County man, after scientists claim they've found 15 errors in the victim's autopsy.

Daniel Clate Acker had previously been convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Marquetta George.

The autopsy done on her body was performed by a trainee.

The Dallas Medical Examiner said that George was strangled and then pushed from Acker's truck, but the defense claims she was killed when she jumped out of the vehicle.

By Scott Harvey

– The 26th Annual National Night Out event takes place Tuesday, Oct. 6 throughout the region.

The event is put on to encourage people across the country to get to know each other, while meeting with law enforcement authorities and learning ways to prevent crime, drug abuse and violence in their communities.

Neighborhoods in Greenville can sign up for the event at 903-457-3118.

Festivities in Commerce will be centrally located at City Park from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday evening, with food and games to be provided.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County, Grayson County – A Sherman man is arrested in connection to thefts spanning two counties and resulting in thousands of dollars in lost merchandise.

Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) Special Ranger Troy McKinney, along with the Hunt and Grayson County Sheriffs' Departments, recovered and returned more than $80,000 of stolen property.

By Scott Harvey

Paris – Paris Police have arrested a man believed to have intentionally injured a child and used a patio table as a weapon on his family.

25-year-old Chadrick Self was arrested yesterday on a number of charges included two felony counts of injury to a child.

During an argument in the 300 block of Northeast 35th Street, Self reportedly began to hit a female family member in the face and choke her. When the woman tried to escape with two small children, police say Self struck one of the children in the

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Greenville Police are seeking two bank robbery suspects, following the reported crime Wednesday at Bank of America along Joe Ramsey Boulevard.

The crime occurred at around 11 a.m.

Witnesses say two suspects entered the bank; one engaging a bank employee in conversation and the other presenting a note to a teller demanding money.

The suspects took the money and left without further incident. No injuries were reported.

By Scott Harvey

– The deadline is approaching to be eligible to vote in the November 3 constitutional amendment election.

Anyone not registered who wishes to vote needs to register by Monday at 5 p.m. at their local courthouse. Early voting begins October 19.

Some local elections include raising the tax rates and ask for the allowance of beer and wine sales in area stores and restaurants.

Statewide, there are 11 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution.

By Brad Kellar

Commerce – A Commerce man remains in the Hunt County Jail on $100,000 bond, charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

24-year-old Abraham Gonzalez was arrested Sept. 19 for allegedly hitting and seriously injuring two people in the city with his vehicle, then fleeing the scene. No action was taken Monday concerning Gonzalez's bond, as he is also is being held for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

By Brad Kellar

– A report from the U.S. Census Bureau finds more than 11,000 Hunt County residents were living below the poverty level in 2008.

The latest results of the American Community Survey (ACS) revealed more than 14 percent of the county's population was living below the poverty line last year. The report detailed one-year data for Texas counties with populations above 65,000 people.

The 2009 numbers are likely to increase, given the sharp increase in unemployment due to the recession.

By Scott Harvey

Van Zandt County – Hopkins County authorities have arrested a Van Zandt County woman for credit and debit card fraud.

Surveillance video led to the identification of 21-year-old Tiffany Mayne, of Van, using a stolen credit card during a Reilly Springs burglary.

Warrants have also been issued for two men believed to have been involved in the crime. Some of the stolen items have been recovered.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – A 49-year-old man from Georgia was arrested in Sulphur Springs last night following reports of a fight that caused serious injury to one man.

The man was arrested on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, after police say he used a hammer to strike another man several times. The victim was transported to Memorial Hospital. The extent of his injuries was not known.

The incident occurred at Pilot Travel Center in Sulphur Springs.