Hunt County

Commerce tax office to re-open

Mark Haslett — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:21:47 +0000

The Eastern Branch Tax Office will re-open at its former location at 1114 Main St., according to a release from Tax Assessor-Collector Randy Wineinger.

Campbell alcohol vote, council contests on tap

Brad Kellar and Mark Haslett — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:40:23 +0000

Campbell residents will decide on two ballot initiatives, including one regarding alcohol sales, while voters elsewhere in Hunt County will determine city council races.

Herald-Banner: Alicia Moore's uncle arrested

Brad Kellar — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:27:35 +0000

The Greenville Herald-Banner reports that the uncle of murdered Greenville teenager Alicia Moore has been arrested.

Morris: Public will retain planning control

Mark Haslett — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:31:18 +0000

The director of the North Central Texas Council of Governments' Transportation Department says that a bill in the Texas Legislature - Senate Bill 1110 - would neither increase nor decrease the likelihood of the Blacklands Turnpike becoming a reality.

Transportation bill moving through legislature

Mark Haslett — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:29 +0000

A bill with possible implications for public-private transportation projects like the proposed Blacklands Turnpike is making its way through the Texas Legislature.

Planners: 'Blacklands corridor' needs study

Mark Haslett — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:27:51 +0000

Northeast Texas communities, interested in the fate of the "Blacklands Corridor," await today's revision of the regional transportation plan.

Greenville YMCA, Campbell alcohol sales on ballot

Brad Kellar — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:21:00 +0000

There is a lot on the line on the May 11 election ballots in Hunt County.

Greenville residents will be deciding the fate of a proposed YMCA/event center, millions of dollars in street and road repairs, dozens of proposed amendments to the City of Greenville Charter and who gets to sit in one of the City Council spots.

Voters in Campbell will be deciding whether to allow the sale of alcohol at local stores, as well as whether to increase the local sales tax.

And there are multiple city council and school board elections across the county.

Homeowners anxious in proposed road's path

Mark Haslett — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

In western Hunt County, a nearby railroad right-of-way is now an ominous presence to some.

Campbell convenience-store defendant to get hearing

Brad Kellar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:59:55 +0000

A man is hoping for a reduction in his bond, after a raid on a Campbell convenience store which was allegedly selling the illegal substance K2.

Child-abuse case continues

Brad Kellar — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:51:17 +0000

Trevor Scott Copeland of Quinlan was convicted last month in connection with the same incident and was sentenced to 50 years in prison.