By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Commissioners are accepting applications for people who would like to serve as constable to fill out the remainder of Constable Roger Maynard's term.

Maynard retired in August after 47 years in law enforcement, both as constable and state trooper.

Commissioners would prefer someone who is already certified as a peace officer. The job pays $65,000 a year, plus vehicle and an office.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A proposed clean energy electric generating plant could cost more than $100 million to build, but could provide the city and Hunt County with tens of millions of dollars in future revenue.

A final decision has not been made on building the plant in Greenville, but steps are being taken in an effort to get construction started within the next few months.

The Greenville City Council intends next week to begin the process of granting Lufkin-based Greenville Energy a franchise for operating the plant.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Commerce Police are asking for the public's held in preventing an increased amount of reported thefts, burglaries, and burglaries of motor vehicles over the last few months.

Authorities say most of the vehicle burglaries have been committed on vehicles that have been left unlocked. There have also been several reports of bicycles, lawn equipment and miscellaneous items that have been stolen from areas around homes. In all of these instances, the items were left out and not locked or chained up.

By Scott Harvey

– The deadline to register for the November 2 General Election is today.

Applications are available at county voter registration offices and can be printed from the Texas Secretary of State's web site. They are also available at some libraries and post offices.

Registered voters who have recently moved or changed their information will need to re-register.

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Rockwall Heath - 31
McKinney - 34

Wylie - 17
Rockwall - 24 (OT)

Highland Park - 66
Wylie East - 12

Mt. Pleasant - 34
Greenville - 7

Sulphur Springs - 34
Sherman - 60

Texas High - 27
Denison - 20

Lake Worth - 17
Celina - 35

Caddo Mills - 0
Commerce - 41

Bonham - 0
North Lamar - 33

Quinlan-Ford - 32
Anna - 14

HSAA - 20
Lucas -Lovejoy - 50

Linden-Kildare - 20
Atlanta - 0

Winnsboro - 12
New Diana - 29

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – Greenville Authorities have discovered the body of a deceased male inside a vehicle outside the Cracker Barrell Restaurant along Interstate 30.

Police were notified Friday of a suspicious smell in close proximity to a white 1992 Chevrolet Van in the restaurant parking lot.

The unidentified Caucasian man is said to be 37-years old.

The vehicle is associated with a person who was reported missing to the Hunt County Sheriff's Office on September 24.

Commerce, TX – The A&M-Commerce Coaches Show for September 30, 2010.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – President Dan Jones addressed the latest enrollment figures which, thanks to a record enrollment this semester, will be highlighted during a special event Oct. 11.

He also provided updates to several construction projects throughout campus, including the new residents halls on the south side of campus, plus updates on academic programs.

The video presentation is available through http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/aboutUs/administrativeOffices/president/communityUpdates/2010-09-30.aspx

By Scott Harvey

Bonham – Staff members with the Bonham ISD were recently able to showcase their creation of an electric truck and electric tractor during the 11th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup and Green Living Fair in Fredericksburg.

BHS students created the vehicles this past school year.

Event organizer John L. Brecher expressed his appreciation to the district allowing such forward-thinking ideas.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The Greenville City Council has approved the Board of Development's plans for the coming year.

Among its goals for next year, the Board intends to rebrand and create new entrances and signs for the three industrial parks in northwest Greenville. They also plan to conduct engineering studies for Major's Field Municipal Airport.

The Board's $2.9 million budget and 2010-2011 work plan were approved Tuesday.