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By Scott Harvey

Paris – A 2001 Paris stabbing case is being revisited after DNA tests showed blood on the murder weapon did not belong to the victim.

Paris resident Danny Holloway was sentenced to 20 years in the death of Ashley Lee, which is said to have occurred during a bar brawl.

Holloway is to appear in court in Lamar County court Thursday and will ask for a finding of innocence or a new trial. He's been in prison for nearly 8 years.

By Scott Harvey

Bonham – Authorities have seized about 60 dogs and three horses from a Fannin County property.

Brenda Neely's Pet Place near Bonham reportedly had eleven dead animals in plastic bags stored in a barn. The SPCA of Texas says many of the dogs were severely underweight or emaciated, and some had no access to water.

Investigators said they had repeatedly warned the owner about the animals' poor care, but say that owner failed to improve conditions.

COMMERCE – Former Texas A&M University-Commerce president Dr. Keith McFarland will serve as acting provost and vice president of academic affairs at Texas Woman's University beginning March 1.

The President Emeritus will take over for TWU's provost Dr. Kay Clayton, who is leaving due to health reasons and will retire in August.

By Brad Kellar

Hunt County – Trial begins Wednesday in Hunt County concerning an armed standoff last September.

Jeffery Brian Fagan has pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against a peace officer.

Authorities responded to a suicidal subject in the community of Hawk Cove, where Fagan reportedly fired off several rounds. The standoff lasted several hours but ended without incident.

Jury selection in the case begins Wednesday.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The Greenville City Council was split on some of the proposed changes to its city's charter. The Council voted 5-2 to include all 13 propositions, which will be on the May 8 ballot.

Hattie Tennison and Betty Franklin voted to limit the number of propositions on the ballot to an even dozen, amid discussion over whether the city's next municipal judge could live outside of the city limits.

By Brad Kellar

Lone Oak – The second of two former City of Lone Oak officials, charged with records tampering, has pleaded not guilty.

Diann Butler Dockery, of Fruitvale, was arraigned on one count of tampering with governmental records Tuesday. A tentative trial date was set for Sept. 27.

Anna Marie Wilson, of Lone Oak, pleaded not guilty earlier this month and will go to trial Oct. 11.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The names of Greenville residents with outstanding municipal court warrants are now being published on the city's website, www.ci.greenville.tx.us.

There are currently over 1,600 names on the list who collectively, owe more than $1.2 million in outstanding fines.

Persons with outstanding warrants are encouraged to call the Greenville Municipal Court at 903-457-3129 immediately or visit in person at 3000 Lee Street.

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By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A possible motive is revealed in Saturday chase through Greenville that ended with the shooting death of Edward Markeist Wheaton.

Wheaton's estranged wife, who works at Schlotzsky's Deli at Crossroads Mall, believes he may have been in town to kill her.

Wheaton was initially cornered in the mall's parking lot by law enforcement. He died at the scene of a multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Wesley and Stanford Streets where officers reportedly fired on Wheaton's vehicle.