By Brad Kellar

By Brad Kellar

By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court continues to look into possible solutions to overcrowding in the County's jail.

Last week, Commissioners met with officials from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, who gave a presentation on their expectations of the County and its jail. Commissioners now plan to move forward with a strategic plan for the jail, which could include ideas pertaining to expanding the existing one or building a new facility.

By Scott Harvey

Hopkins County – The Hopkins County Commissioners Court continues to look into possible solutions to overcrowding in the County's jail.

Last week, Commissioners met with officials from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards, who gave a presentation on their expectations of the County and its jail. Commissioners now plan to move forward with a strategic plan for the jail, which could include ideas pertaining to expanding the existing one or building a new facility.

By Kevin Jefferies

KETR Sportscast 12-17-08

Commerce – The Cowboys have five players going to the pro bowl and Demarcus Ware is just four sacks from breaking the single season record; Loui Eriksson scores in OT to lift the Stars over Phoenix 2-1; the Mavericks head out tonight to play six of their next seven games on the road; a $4 million upgrade has been announced for the Ballpark in Arlington; and its a double header for Lions basketball with coverage on KETR starting at 5:45.

By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 12-17-08

Commerce emergency crews busy during icy weather, motorists advised to stay cautious; Hunt Memorial Hospital District accepts Commerce Fire Department into District's first responder organization; Tuesday fire in Greenville leaves two displaced; Sentencing for Quinlan man delayed due to Tuesday's inclement weather.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Recent weather conditions in northeast Texas have not only played havoc on motorists, but on emergency responders as well.

Late Monday evening and early Tuesday morning alone prompted nearly a dozen emergency calls to officials in Commerce regarding minor traffic accidents. One individual was reported injured after he had to jump off a bridge north of Commerce to avoid a sliding vehicle that was part of a string of accidents on state highway 24/50. No major injuries, however, were reported.

By Brad Kellar

By Brad Kellar

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Hunt Memorial Hospital District board of trustees Tuesday accepted a recommendation from the City of Commerce to make the Commerce Fire Department a member of the District's first responder organization.

The Commerce Fire Department over the past several weeks has been serving as the City's FRO, after the City Council decided to deny the toning out of the Emergency Corps when both sides were unable to agree on a contract.