By Scott Harvey

Fannin County – Three people have been arrested and a fourth subject is sought following a reported vandalism at the Sam Rayburn school in Fannin County.

The group is alleged to broken building windows as well as the window of a school vehicle, resulting in between $2,000 - $3,000 in damage.

KXII-TV reports the group may be responsible for a recent arson at a former church building. They were arrested Friday night near Lake Fannin after trying to flee from sheriff's deputies. No names have been released.

By Brad Kellar

Commerce – A major improvement project along Highway 11 near Commerce is scheduled to begin soon.

The $4.2 million project runs a quarter mile north of State Loop 178 to a quarter mile north of the Hopkins County line.

The purpose of the contract will be to widen Highway 11 to 64 feet, with curb and gutter and storm sewer. No new right of way will be required for the effort.

The project will include a realignment of the State Highway 11 and State Loop 178 intersection and the installation of a flashing beacon.

News Director Scott Harvey speaks with Incumbent Mayor for the City of Commerce Quay Throgmorton. Elections are May 8.

Candidate interviews: Quay Throgmorton

By Scott Harvey

– Several area counties exceeded the national and state average for participation on the U.S. census forms.

Collin, Hopkins, Kaufman, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties all show at or above the 73 percent national rate.

Rockwall County experienced the biggest participation among area counties at 77 percent. Delta and Rains counties were among the lowest in the region. The state participation rate was 69 percent.

Alice reviews newly released films, like Furry Vengeance.

Alice reviews the newly released movies Furry Vengeance and the limited release film La Misi?n.

By Brad Kellar

Quinlan – Hunt County has a distinguished superintendent of schools.

Dr. Graham Sweeney, superintendent of the Boles ISD, has been chosen as the 2010 Superintendent of the Year by the Texas Rural Education Association. Sweeney has spent 35 years in education including 24 years with the district.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The City of Greenville now begins the search for a new police chief.

A retirement reception was held Thursday for Harold Roseberry, whose last day is Friday. Roseberry has served for 34 years at the Greenville Police Department. Six of those years were served as chief, in which the crime rate dropped sharply.

The city is conducting an internal search for a new police chief. Four candidates have applied for the position, with interviews scheduled to begin May 17.

By Brent Lyday

Commerce – Texas A&M University-Commerce was named in the National Council of Teacher Quality's study findings released Thursday morning regarding the quality of university teaching programs in Texas. Despite the council's negative findings, A&M-Commerce remains steadfast in its commitment to prepare Texas teachers to the best of its ability as evidenced by its partnerships with area ISDs, educational organizations and the number of alumni selected annually as educators of the year.

Bob Aikin joins us in the studio to discuss KETR's broadcast awards, Gordon Brown's slip-up, and Wall Street.

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By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Crews at Texas A&M University-Commerce this week began collecting census data regarding the feral cat population on campus.

President Dan Jones has approved the pilot program that will last two years.

Faculty, staff and students are requested not to interfere with efforts to trap the cats, or eventual efforts to maintain feeding stations. No feeding of cats should occur on campus beyond the authorized stations.