By Associated Press

– Tougher dropout rules in Texas have resulted in more than twice the number of school districts and campuses appealing their state ratings.

The Texas Education Agency says 180 appeals were filed this year, compared with 83 last year.

The Commerce ISD is currently appealing an academically unacceptable rating due to its dropout rate. The high rate is blamed on a clerical error where a student was inadvertently enrolled at two campuses due to coding issues.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The Greenville Police Department will soon begin an aggressive warrant round-up for individuals with outstanding municipal court warrants.

An amnesty period will run Monday through September 12, during which those with outstanding warrants can pay their balances and avoid being arrested. Additionally, they will save money by avoiding the payment of a warrant fee and the cost of posting a bond.

Sr. Forward Meagan Lasley sits down with Scott Harvey to break down the upcoming season and talk about last year's postseason run.

A&M-C Lion's Halftime, Meagan Lasley

Sr. Forward Meagan Lasley sits down with Scott Harvey to break down the upcoming season and talk about last year's postseason run.

Sr. Quarterback Terrance Walker sits down with Scott Harvey to talk about the upcoming season.

Commerce Tiger's Halftime, Terrance Walker

Sr. Quarterback Terrance Walker sits down with Scott Harvey to talk about the upcoming season.

By Scott Harvey

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Forney - 19
Greenville - 25

Rockwall - 31
Midland - 26

Nacogdoches - 15
Mt. Pleasant - 14

Sulphur Springs - 33
Paris - 21

Commerce - 9
Canton - 34

Callisburg - 41
Bonham - 12

Paradise - 12
Van Alstyne - 48

Chisum - 16
Anna - 0

North Lamar - 0
Liberty-Eylau - 28

Mt. Vernon - 20
Rains - 0

Community- 8
Melissa - 33

Winnsboro - 7
Farmersville - 15

Quinlan Ford - 9
Mineola - 6

The Lead: The exclusive news magazine of Northeast Texas. Hosted by KETR News Director Scott Harvey.

The Lead

The Lead: The exclusive news magazine of Northeast Texas. Hosted by KETR News Director Scott Harvey.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Three Greenville men have entered not guilty pleas to a total of 18 charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Ryan Thomas McConley, Demarkus Terral Nelson and Darius Terrell Starling each recently received six aggravated assault indictments in connection with the May incident. Tentative trial dates for all three men have been set for January.

By Scott Harvey

Reno – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has approved approximately $3 million for several recreational trail projects across the state, including one in Reno.

The city has received about $87,000 for a new half mile asphalt rail-trail, plus signs and bridge railing to extend the Trail de Paris.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – A town hall forum on government-run health care is to take place Friday night in Sulphur Springs.

The event will be hosted by physicians, insurance agents and the Hopkins County Republican Party. It begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall at the Hopkins County Region Civic Center, 1200 Houston St.

Two physicians from Mt Pleasant, Dr. Anthony Greco and Dr. Isaac Osborne will speak. Both formerly worked in state run health systems.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A local urban renewal group will take its message to the streets this weekend.

Members of the Citizens Urban Renewal Effort (C.U.R.E.) plan to conduct a walk-through Saturday morning of the initial area downtown which has been targeted for redevelopment.

Group Founder Byron Taylor says the walk is designed to give those already involved an up close look at what is needed, as well as to drum up support from those living and working in the area.