By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – A local business owner is elected vice chairman to the Independent Bankers Association of Texas.

Tom Sellers of Alliance Bank in Sulphur Springs was chosen during the 35th annual convention in San Antonio.

The Independent Bankers Association of Texas is the nation's largest state community banking organization, representing more than 2,000 Texas-based community banks and branches in 700 communities across the state.

By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – A Hopkins County man is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a violent domestic disturbance Thursday night.

The incident occurred on CR 3236. The woman's injuries are not believed to be life threatening, but she was hospitalized with cuts to her head and neck.

A man she reportedly was living with was found by deputies hiding in a barn behind the house. No names have been released.

Scott Harvey hosts the exclusive news magazine of Northeast Texas. Guest is Sara Allen, Hunt County Ag Agent with Texas Agri-life Extension Service. Friday feature about cricketts!!

The Lead: Friday, October 16, 2009.

Alice speaks with the Morning Blend during pledge week to talk about the weekend movie lineup; Friday, Oct. 23.

Alice Reese, Movie Reviewer

Greenville – Two Greenville students suffered minor injuries after being hit by a car Thursday, the Greenville Herald Banner reports.

The girls were waiting at the corner of Wesley and Anderson Streets preparing to board a bus for Crockett Elementary School. Reports indicate the driver clipped one child with a rear view mirror, and hit the other directly. Another account says the girls had stepped off the curb and were in the street as the driver approached.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Some of the region's notable citizens are to be honored this weekend during a ceremony in Greenville.

The Ambassador Fletcher Warren Chapter of the National Society Sons of the American Revolution has scheduled its annual awards program, beginning at 10:15 a.m. Saturday in the W. Walworth Harrison Public Library.

By Brad Kellar

Quinlan – A Quinlan man is one of several arrested in a nationwide sweep of a Mexican cartel.

The Rockwall Police Department and the Rockwall County Sheriff's Office were among the law enforcement agencies participating in "Project Coronado", which targeted the La Familia cartel.

By Brad Kellar

Fannin County – A Fannin County man awaits a murder trial next week, charged in the 2008 killing of a Greenville resident.

Bo Bailey Harris has been indicted in connection with the stabbing death of 22-year-old William Ian Adams of Greenville in April 2008. Jury selection in the case is scheduled to begin Monday.

Harris reportedly has confessed to killing Adams at a location just north of the Hunt/Fannin county line.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – City of Commerce officials are warning citizens against tampering with water service, or they will press charges.

The item was addressed during Tuesday's council meeting while discussing the recently installed radio-read water meters by Noresco. The new, more accurate meters were installed to help prevent revenue loss.

Scott Harvey hosts the exclusive news magazine of Northeast Texas. This week's guest is Dr. John Mark Dempsey with the Department of Mass Media, Communication and Theatre and Texas A&M University-Commerce. Our Friday Feature focuses on Cash for Clunkers!

The Lead: Friday, October 23, 2009.