By Scott Harvey

– Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas hopes to fill its Finance Director position by the end of the month, following the recent resignation of Melissa Whatley.

The Board is currently interviewing candidates.

Whatley resigned after accepting a job with HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital as their new controller.

Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas has locations in Sulphur Springs, Paris, Mt. Pleasant and Texarkana.

By Scott Harvey

– East Texas has been hit hard by recent rains, as reports are indicating several roads have either standing water or are water covered.

That's forced the closure of several area roads. Officials are also reporting some motorists had to even be pulled from their vehicles in Sulphur Springs.

Service roads of I-30 in Franklin County were closed at last report, as were numerous county roads and some streets in Mt Vernon.

By Scott Harvey

Wood County – Several Wood County residents were forced to evacuate their homes yesterday after water breached the Victory Lake dam.

It primarily affected those near Highway 37 and County Road 2330. No injuries were reported.

Sand bags and railroad ties would eventually be put on top of the damn in hopes to stop the water.

According to emergency officials, the sand bags should provide enough support to keep the dam from breaking.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – The City of Sulphur Springs plays host to the US Army Band this Saturday on the downtown square.

The Washington DC - based "Volunteers" will perform a free concert, beginning at 2 p.m. The program is geared to appeal to the entire community and will feature a blend of American music, including country, oldies, classic rock, rhythm and blues and patriotic.

The performance follows the last Sulphur Springs farmers market for the season, which is held along Main Street.

By Brad Kellar

Caddo Mills – A Caddo Mills murder suspect is again seeking a bond reduction.

Late last month, 47-year-old Randall Douglas Smith had his bond cut in half, from $1 million to $500,000. Smith, who remains in custody at the Hunt County Jail, is now seeking another reduction.

He has been charged with the murder of 49-year-old Gregory Poteet, also of Caddo Mills. A preliminary autopsy report indicated Poteet died as the result of multiple gunshot wounds.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The City of Greenville is one step closer to construction of a new assisted living center.

The City Council Tuesday approved a change in zoning for the center, which is being planned for near the Hunt Regional Healthcare Center.

Developers asked for a zoning change from office to commercial for three currently vacant acres along Wellington Street. City Planner Lance Estep told the Council that an assisted living center is not allowed under office zoning, but is allowed by right under commercial zoning.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Department Tuesday introduced Nicole Anderson as its new head coach for women's basketball.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The City of Greenville intends to vote tonight to approve seeking two major grants.

One grant would allow residents to safely dispose of hazardous household waste products. In July, the Council voted a resolution of support for a proposed sustainable Hunt County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Grant money would help pay for starting the project.

By Brad Kellar

West Tawakoni – Trial is set to begin for a West Tawakoni man, accused of assaulting his wife.

Jury selection was held Monday, with opening arguments scheduled for Tuesday for 34-year-old Jason Steven Zimmerle.

During a press conference Tuesday, October 13, Texas A&M University-Commerce formally introduced Coach Anderson. Hear Scott Harvey's exclusive interview with the new coach.

New Head Women's Basketball Coach Nicole Anderson