By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Trial begins Thursday in a marijuana possession case.

Christopher Gatewood, of Magnolia near Houston, was one of four people arrested earlier this year and indicted for the possession of the drugs. A jury was chosen Monday with opening arguments and the start of testimony set for Thursday.

By Brad Kellar

Campbell – A sentencing hearing has yet to be scheduled for a Hunt County man, who's confessed to killing his wife.

While it is unclear when a formal sentencing hearing will be held, a status hearing for James Ray Brown Jr., of Campbell, will take place Thursday. The 32-year-old entered an open plea of guilty to the charge in June.

Brown reportedly killed his wife, Avis Baker Brown, at the couples' home in October, 2008.

He is facing a maximum sentence of from five to 99 years to life in prison.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A reward is being offered in connection to a school vandalism in Greenville.

Hunt County Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for the burglary.

The crime occurred between July 9 and July 13 in the 9200 block of Jack Finney Boulevard.

The suspect or suspects entered the school and spray-painted profanities on the walls and lockers, then stole two Casio keyboards and a Netgear computer switch.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership joins The Blend to talk about the Cotton Belt Symposium on August 8.

Jason Davis, Cotton Belt Symposium

Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership joins The Blend to talk about the Cotton Belt Symposium on August 8.

By Scott Harvey

Wills Point – Citizens of Wills Point are invited Thursday evening to a town hall meeting and provide input toward the city's comprehensive master plan.

The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the chamber building Community Center.

There will be a presentation by University of Texas at Dallas Professor Cliff Bowden. Bowden is seeking input on what the citizens expect and desire from the city, and plans to survey those in attendance.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Sulphur Springs' citizens will pay a surcharge of 21 cents per month over the next year, following approval of an agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Tuesday.

The agreement gives Oncor the go-ahead to move power lines along Connelly Street below ground, a move to improve the aesthetic quality of the area. The same procedure took place last year for Main Street, but at a higher cost.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – It is still unclear what the tax rate will be for the City of Commerce, but what is clear is the new rate will not require either a public hearing or voter approval.

That's because the rate is not expected to exceed either the effective rate of $.770055 per $100 valuation or the roll-back rate of $.819845 per $100 valuation. Exceeding the effective rate requires two public hearings, while exceeding the roll-back rate requires voter approval.

This Day in History: Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

This Day in History

This Day in History: Wednesday, August 5, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 8-05-09

Commerce City Council moving forward with street program; Commerce ISD making several safety improvements prior to fall semester; Area woman pleads guilty to Greenville theft; Quinlan man sought in local burglary; Local group wants two-way traffic in Downtown Greenville; Delta County awarded housing grant.

By Brad Kellar

Quinlan – Authorities are seeking the whereabouts of a Quinlan man following a recent burglary.

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of William Mark England, one of two suspects believed involved. The other individual was reportedly arrested after sheriff's officials received word of the crime a few days ago.