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Thursday accident injures one on campus
Commerce (2009-11-20) A pedestrian is injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday night on the Texas A&M University-Commerce campus.

Arrest warrant issued for Hunt County soldier
Greenville (2009-11-20) 33-year-old Ricky Dean Hines' last known address was the 1st Infantry/22nd Battalion Infantry Building at Fort Hood. He was schedule for arraignment Thursday but failed to show.

FAA to investigate Wood County plane crash
Quitman (2009-11-20) Early reports indicate the plane either ran out of gas or experienced engine failure. The Plano pilot was taken to ETMC in Tyler for his injuries.

Second arrest made in marijuana case
Greenville (2009-11-20) A Maryland woman, appearing in court Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana, was arrested again in the court room.

Change coming atop local service agency
Hunt County (2009-11-20) Stacey Blasingame has resigned as the executive director of the United Way of Hunt County, after serving in the position for about 17 months.

School Board member to file for Commissioner's post
Greenville (2009-11-19) Greenville resident Randy Wineinger has announced his candidacy for Hunt County Commissioner Precinct 2.

Plane crash victim that of Plano man
Quitman (2009-11-19) 36-year-old Michael Thern was piloting the plane when it wrecked near the Wood County Airport at around 5 a.m. Thursday. Thern is being treated at ETMC in Tyler. He was the only person on board.

Wrongful death suit filed against City of Commerce
Commerce (2009-11-19) Donavan and Marissa Walker, surviving children of Michael "Pee Wee" Walker, along with their grandfather, Richard A. Walker, filed the suit Friday. Adam Ward received the death penalty following his conviction of capital murder in connection with Walker's shooting death in June 2005.

H1N1 vaccine now available in Hunt County
Greenville (2009-11-19) An announcement Wednesday on the Hunt County Health Department's website indicated the vaccine for the flu will be made available to county residents by appointment only.

Terrell soldier killed in Afghanistan
Terrell (2009-11-19) A pastor tells the Terrell Tribune that relatives of Spc. Joseph Michael Lewis were notified Tuesday. This is the second soldier with ties to Terrell that's been killed in the war in the past month.

Pilot survives small plan crash near Quitman
Quitman (2009-11-19) Officials in Quitman are reporting a small plane crash early Thursday morning near the Wood County Airport.

Patient injures Wood County Constable
Mineola (2009-11-19) The patient reportedly became combative with officials from East Texas Medical Center, who proceeded to call in Constable Ed Shadbolt for assistance. An altercation with Shadbolt and the patient would then ensue.

New Court at Law post filled in Fannin County
Bonham (2009-11-19) Commissioners Monday appointed Judge Joe Moss to the Court. Moss will take office in June.

Commerce man indicted for aggravated robbery
Commerce (2009-11-19) Eddie Charles Hines, Jr. is alleged to have threatened to shoot and kill a man at a Commerce residence in June unless the victim paid Hine's monthly rent.

District shuts downs amid fears of student with gun
Campbell (2009-11-18) The Campbell ISD was on lockdown for about 15 minutes Monday after an individual was observed waiving what appeared to be a handgun outside the high school.

Flu vaccine available in Sulphur Springs
Sulphur Springs (2009-11-18) Doses of the vaccine will be dispensed Wednesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Health Department is located at 1400 College Street.

University to provide website for local rail agency
Hopkins County (2009-11-18) The Northeast Texas Rural Rail Transportation District (NETEX) board is scheduled to discuss and possibly take action on the expenditures for the website project with A&M-Commerce during a meeting Wednesday.

Local man faces charges of ID theft
Commerce (2009-11-18) A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday for Alvert Mutasa, who's seeking a reduction in his $115,000 total bond.

CISD to possibly implement metal detectors
Commerce (2009-11-17) The fear of knives in the classroom has officials with the Commerce ISD exploring options to better protect its students.

Area incumbents announce bids for re-election
(2009-11-17) Both Hunt County Justice of the Peace Precinct 3 Judge Aaron Williams and District 3 Representative Mark Homer have announced plans to run for re-election in March.