By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Among the items discussed during Tuesday's Commerce City Council were the 2010 census and the upcoming year's 2009-2010 budget, among other items.

Pat McCoy is with the US Census Bureau, he spoke with council about creating a "Complete Count Committee" to help make sure all residents are included in the 2010 census. He says it's important that all citizens take the time to fill out their census questionnaire, as that will help determine federal funding for the city.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The City of Commerce is seeking the Texas Attorney General's opinion to determine if a document requested by KETR is required to be disclosed as public information.

The item requested was a mediation document regarding the city's sex offender lawsuit, John Doe 7 vs. City of Commerce.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – The Sulphur Springs City Council meets tonight to discuss and/or approve, among other things, signage limitations on advertising or promoting sexually oriented businesses.

By Mary Hazal

Commerce, Bonham – Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for H.G. Dulaney, longtime director of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum in Bonham.

Dulaney died early Saturday at his home in Ector, following a brief illness.

A friend of Texas A&M University-Commerce, Dulaney worked as a congressional aide during Sam Rayburn's time as Speaker of the U.S House of Representatives.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – A hearing is set for Tuesday to determine a trial date for 23-year-old Lester Jackson, accused of fatally shooting a Texas A&M University-Commerce student over Easter weekend.

Jackson, of Pittsburg, was indicted in April for the murder of 20-year-old Christopher Rashad Moore. Jackson is also charged with three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Moore was an accounting major at A&M-Commerce. He's a 2006 graduate of De Soto High School.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce City Council meets Tuesday night in regular session, with items including but not limited to a presentation of the 2009-2010 preliminary budget, plus review of a traffic analysis recently performed along N. Neal Street.

Also on the agenda, an update and report on the recently approved 20-year strategic plan and a discussion of the Open Meetings Act, as requested by Mayor Quay Throgmorton.

By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 7-07-09

Hearing Tuesday for suspect in case of slain A&M-C student; Another organized crime indictment made public for Greenville man; Greenville Electric Utility System seeking grant to save customers money; Sulphur Springs and Commerce City Councils to meet Tuesday night; High number of drowning deaths in Texas to date - Local State Park manager provides tips on how to stay safe.

This Day in History: Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

This Day in History

This Day in History: Tuesday, July 7, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

– Some disturbing statistics released by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services; more than 60 children have drowned statewide as of June 29. Even more water-related deaths were reported over the July 4 holiday weekend.

"You should always swim with a buddy, never swim along," says Rodney Franklin, manager of Cooper Lake State Park. "Especially when you're swimming in an area that there are no lifeguards it's important that you have someone there with you at all times."

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Another organized crime indictment against a Greenville man is made public.

The indictment, filed against 20-year-old Martin Rioz Jr., was unsealed Monday. The charge was issued sealed by the Hunt County grand jury in May, pending Rioz's arrest and arraignment. He was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, although records indicated he did not appear in court as he had recently bonded out of jail on the charge.