By Scott Harvey

– Local fire crews are keeping an eye on the wildfires in West Texas, should another massive string of blazes erupt.

Nearly a month ago, firefighters throughout the state and nation worked to quell the fires that have now charred more than 2.6 million acres and counting.

Speaking on last week's edition of The Lead, Commerce Firefighter Josh Cato says his week-long deployment helped open his mind to new ideas for battling brush fires.

By Cindy Roller

– The mother of a Northeast Texas soldier, killed in Afghanistan in February, suffers serious injuries in a motor vehicle accident late last week.

Last Thursday's accident in Pittsburg reportedly left Allison Rogers with severe facial and head injuries, as well as a broken sternum. She'll likely need reconstructive surgery.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The sexual assault and robbery trial of a Commerce man is scheduled to convene this week.

Jury selection is Monday for Damien DeShawn Brown. He's pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated sexual assault and for burglary of a habitation with intent to commit a felony.

A female Commerce resident alleged Brown sexually assaulted her in her apartment in January, 2010. He's then alleged to have broken into her apartment two days later, and again sexually assaulted her while threatening her with a box cutter.

By Scott Harvey

Camp County – Cell phone evidence may help authorities piece together clues in the death of a Rockwall man, found dead in the back of a burned up vehicle three weeks ago.

Sean Lam was the owner of a liquor store in Newsome in Camp County. He was last seen leaving the store on Friday, May 20, a day before the burned vehicle was located in southern Franklin County.

Franklin and Camp County deputies, as well as Texas Rangers are participating in the investigation.

Alice previews the new X-Men movie and "The Tree of Life."

Movie Picks with Alice Reese, 6-03-11

We welcome four Commerce firefighters to the program to discuss their experiences in battling wildfires in West Texas in May. Cindy Roller has our Friday feature, recapping a benefit bash for Dale Migura in Cooper.

We welcome four Commerce firefighters to the program to discuss their experiences in battling wildfires in West Texas in May. Cindy Roller has our Friday feature, recapping a benefit bash for Dale Migura in Cooper.

By Scott Harvey

– Emergency crews not just along the coast but here locally are taking notice now that Hurricane season is upon us.

In 2008, thousands of evacuees sought shelter in Northeast Texas due to Hurricane's Gustav and Ike. Hunt County Emergency Management Coordinator Richard Hill says should the region need to house evacuees this year, they'd first report to a facility in Mesquite.

By Scott Harvey

– One of the highest honors in the state will be presented to three law enforcement officers Friday, who are credited with bringing down a gunman last March at the Commerce Wal-Mart.

Commerce Police Lt. Terry Miller, Officer James Hildebrand and former Delta County Sheriff's Deputy Paul Robertson will receive the Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the State Capitol.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – A South Hunt County resident has been placed on probation in connection to a stabbing last summer.

Larry Taylor Busby Jr., of West Tawakoni, pleaded guilty this week to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A Wood County man has pleaded guilty to burglarizing properties belonging to the U.S. Marshall's Service.

Jason Dwayne Hall, of Yantis, entered the plea Wednesday and was ordered to one year in jail and to pay a $500 fine.