By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce City Council has authorized another agreement for services regarding its Highway 11 utility relocation project.

Council members Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing a contract with Crossland Acquisition Inc. of McKinney in attaining easements for the project.

This Day in History: Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

This Day in History: Wednesday, April 22, 2009.

By Jerrod Knight

KETR Sportscast 04-22-09

Jerrod Knight

Commerce, TX – Spurs and Mavs both tied at one for this playoff series; Rangers beat the Blue Jays; Texas NFL teams gear up for this weekend's draft; A&M-Commerce golfers wrap up in Thackerville; Commerce Lady Tigers beat Anna last night.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Texas A&M University-Commerce has announced pending appointments for both the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

President Dr. Dan Jones made the announcement in an email to faculty and staff Wednesday morning.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce Police awaiting autopsy results of 16-year-old resident found dead last week; Arraignments set for Thursday for Hunt County officials regarding oil and gas fraud case; Greenville ISD debates drug testing policy during Tuesday meeting; Sulphur Springs Police arrest three following hit and run accident.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Commerce Police are still waiting to receive word of what may have led to the death of a 16-year-old resident who was found dead in the city last week.

The 16-year-old girl was found last Thursday in her grandparent's home, located in the 1600 block of Ash Street, after a call to police came in just before 10:00 a.m. Her name has not been released.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – Arraignments are set for officials connected to a Hunt County oil and gas fraud.

Arraignments for Michael Day Lamont and Carl Tinsley Ratner were scheduled for Tuesday but were reset for Thursday morning, as neither defendant had an attorney present. Both have filed writs of habeas corpus asking the court to appoint them attorneys.

Greenville – The Greenville Independent School District yesterday received the first reading of a proposed drug testing policy.

The Greenville Herald Banner reports the board did not vote to approve the first reading, but instead voted by a 6-1 tally to remove the reading from the consent agenda.

The item was removed reportedly because there was concern over wording and the policy's fairness.

One comment stated that testing the student seven calendar days from the first offense will not give the drug enough time to get out of the student's system.

By Jerrod Knight

KETR Sportscast 04-21-09

Jerrod Knight

Commerce, TX – Spurs and Mavs with game two last night; Rangers NOT talking about replacing Ron Washington; Cowboys prep for the NFL Draft this weekend; A&M-C Golf update, and GEUS in Greenville will carry ALL Ranger games.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The City of Greenville is seeking input from residents on the possibility of holding a Town Hall Meeting and what topics might be discussed if one is held.

A survey has been posted on the City's website at www.ci.greenville.tx.us. Residents can click on the "Town Hall Meeting Survey" button located on the left hand side of the home page to complete.