By Scott Harvey

– Authorities are warning area residents about an expected rise in "asphalt scams".

Unscrupulous drifters often tell residents, older ones in particular, that they have material left over and offer to perform driveway repairs at a greatly reduced price.

They usually ask for payment in advance and the work is usually not done, or done very poorly.

Some Hopkins County residents reportedly fell victim to the same scam around this time last year.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – A Rains County man has been found guilty of aggravated assault in connection to a shooting in Merit.

James Earl Lemons of Point was found guilty following a three day trial. Lemons was indicted for allegedly using a shotgun to shoot the husband of his girlfriend.

Darryl Cox was shot in the stomach in September, 2008 at his residence along Farm-To-Market 1569.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Texas A&M University-Commerce is scheduled to begin the next phase of its Walking Mall project Friday.

According to Executive Director of Facilities David McKenna, crews will extend the existing Walking Mall infrastructure south to the Sam Rayburn Student Center and in front of the Science Building.

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By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Testimony continues today in Hunt County for a man alleged to have fired on law enforcement officers in 2007.

Hunt County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Norris testified he was in fear for his life during the shootout near Royse City.

Johnny Joe Webb has pleaded not guilty to seven counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a public servant.

The incident occurred after officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at Webb's residence on Bear Hill Road.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A Hunt County man was back in court Wednesday on one of his more than a dozen felony counts.

Donnie Lynn Decker was unable to appear for an arraignment hearing last summer on his 13th felony charge because he was apparently in prison on his 14th felony charge.

Decker, of Lone Oak, finally did enter a not guilty plea Wednesday. An interim hearing was set for April 6.

His previous charges include felony theft, burglary of a building and possession of a controlled substance.

By Scott Harvey

Houston – An intense manhunt is over and police are now waiting to interview the prime suspect in last night's murder of a Collin County woman.

The victim was shot dead at her home about 9 p.m. in Plano. Neighbors heard the gunshots and called police but the killer was gone when they arrived.

Shortly before 5 this morning suspect was arrested in Houston. No names have been released.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Commerce Police are seeking information into a recent burglary of a business.

A suspect or suspects are said to have broke into and stolen several pieces of equipment Sunday from American Wood, located in the 800 block of 4th Street.

The items include one Electronic Mitutoyo Caliper, several different types of wrenches, drill bits, sanders, screwdrivers, one bevel protractor machine level, ball pin hammers, carabineers and drill guides.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Hopkins County Judge Cletis Millsap is encouraging residents to take part in the 2010 census and fill out the forms upon reception.

In an email Wednesday, Millsap indicated Hopkins County has received millions of dollars for things like infrastructure grants for water, sewer, and homeland security based on census data. The benefits can be felt nationwide if each resident takes part in the process.

This year's survey lists only ten questions.

By Brent Lyday

Commerce – Texas A&M University-Commerce hosted approximately 1,000 high school juniors, seniors, transfer students and their families at the Mane Event Preview Day on Saturday.

"This Mane Event Preview Day was an outstanding event," said Dr. Mary Hendrix, vice president for student access and success at A&M-Commerce. "The weather was beautiful, and the prospects and their families were thrilled with the activities of the day and the interactions they had with faculty and staff."