Commerce Police Lt. Terry Miller and Officer James Hildebrand join the program to discuss the March 7 shooting incident at the Commerce Wal-Mart. They'll be awarded the Medal of Valor on June 3.

The Lead: Friday, May 13, 2011

By Scott Harvey

– More education dollars have been allocated throughout the region as part of $830 million in federal funding for Texas schools.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The Greenville Board of Development will have a new president and CEO by this fall as Ron Robinson plans to retire September 1, according to a statement issued Thursday.

Robinson was appointed by the City Council to the Board of Development in January, 2007 and assumed his current role a year and a half later.

Alice previews "Bridesmaids," "Everything Must Go" and "Hesher."

Movie Picks with Alice Reese, 5-13-11

By Cindy Roller

Delta County – After 70 years, Lake Creek First United Methodist Church closed its doors this past Sunday.

The church was forced to close due to lack of attendance. In fact, there hasn't been a service there since January.

Lake Creek FUMC held its initial service on Mother's Day, 1941. The building and land will likely be sold, and members will hold a special meeting soon to decide the distribution of the inside furnishings.

Most former church members will continue at the Methodist church in Enloe or Cooper.

By Brad Kellar

Commerce – More than $27 million in damages are sought in a lawsuit filed by the City of Commerce against the owners of an apartment complex, alleged of illegally dumping asbestos.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality was also named as a plaintiff in the case, along with the city.

The suit was filed on May 5 against Fountainbleu Management Companies, of New Orleans, owners of the Live Oak Apartments.

By Scott Harvey

Roxton – A recent string of burglaries and thefts have prompted residents in rural Lamar County to form a Neighborhood Crime Watch.

Residents of the City of Roxton area met Tuesday night in City Hall to kick off the program. Participants discussed what they need to take a look at what can be done to make the area more secure and safe.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce ISD is reminding residents Friday is the deadline to nominate persons to this year's Hall of Honor class.

The program was instituted to recognize former CISD and Norris School students who have had distinguished careers and staff who have made a significant impact on students. The program is in its second year.

You may pick up nomination forms at the CISD Administration Building at 3315 Washington St. or download from www.commerceisd.org.

By Ashley Johnson

Commerce – Kathy Cloninger, CEO of Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. and Texas A&M University-Commerce alumna, will receive one of the university's highest honors May 14, an honorary doctor of letters degree.

Luke visits with Mike Cook, chairman for the Lone Star Chapter of Delta Waterfowl.

Outdoors with Luke Clayton 5-11-11