By Scott Harvey

KETR Newscast 9-02-09

Pretrial hearing Wednesday in Hunt County murder case; Commerce Council takes no action on support of county waste collection center; Council tables curfew ordinance again; Burning tires to blame for highly visible fire in Hunt County Tuesday; Greenville Police arrest three in burglary; Fire in Cumby injures firefighter, heavily damages home; Kaufman County Sheriff's office offers reward in June hit-and-run.

By Brad Kellar

Union Valley – Burning tires are to blame for a highly visible fire Tuesday in Hunt County. The Tuesday morning fire destroyed a structure near Union Valley, and created pillars of black smoke which could be seen for miles.

Hunt County Fire Marshal Richard Hill said the fire occurred at a location on County Road 2546 on the Anderton Grass Farm. The fire occurred inside a metal building with a wood frame structure, which housed a number of tires. The smoldering tires caused huge plumes of smoke to rise from the scene.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce City Council Tuesday again tabled an item to amend the city's curfew ordinance for minors.

At issue was the lack of proper language in the ordinance that would exclude home schooled students from the curfew. Commerce ISD Superintendent Blake Cooper had expressed to the city he agreed with all terms of the ordinance except putting restrictions on home school students.

Council will revisit the item at its September 15 meeting.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – A pretrial hearing is set for today in Hunt County where the defendant is facing a possible death sentence if convicted.

27-year-old John William Trotman III, of Mesquite, has pleaded not guilty to the stabbing death of Ryon Rhoden, of Greenville, in November, 2007. Wednesday's trail is scheduled for 1:30 p.m.

Trotman remains in custody at the Hunt County Jail in lieu of $1 million bond. It was unclear what items may be considered during today's hearing, as the files in the case have been sealed.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – Commerce Mayor Quay Throgmorton Tuesday night presented Texas A&M University-Commerce Athletic Director Carlton Cooper a proclamation honoring Harvey Martin Week.

Harvey Martin Week begins Monday to mark the events leading up to the 2nd Annual Harvey Martin Classic next weekend, which include a press conference, luncheon, golf tournament and tailgate party.

More information is available at 903-886-5558 or at www.lionathletics.com.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Commerce City Council Tuesday took no action on a resolution supporting a sustainable hazardous waste collection center in Hunt County.

The center would be equipped to accept disposal of paint, fertilizer, antifreeze, pesticides, and every day cleaners and chemicals. It would be the first county-wide consortium in the North Central Texas Council of Governments.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The Greenville Police Department is reporting the arrest of one adult and two juveniles in connection to a burglary at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle in the area where several burglaries had recently occurred. The driver immediately exited the vehicle and put his hands in the air.

Located were several bottles of liquor later determined to be property of the Knights of Columbus.

By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – Tuesday night's agenda of the Sulphur Springs City Council includes a number of budget related measures.

Following two public hearings held last week, the council tonight is prepared to set the 2009-2010 tax rate. The proposed a tax rate of $.44 per $100 valuation is the same rate as last year.

Council will also consider a first reading setting the new water, sewer and sanitation rates.

This Day in History: Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

This Day in History

This Day in History: Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

Commerce – The Texas A&M University-Commerce women's soccer team holds its home opener Tuesday night when they host regional rival Dallas Baptist.

The game will be played under the brand new lights at the A&M-Commerce Soccer Field, located behind Berry Hall.

The Lions are currently ranked 22nd in the nation, and are 2-0 on the season. Last year the team advanced to the sweet 16 of the NCAA Division II Tournament.

Admission for A&M-Commerce students is free. The game begins at 7:30 p.m.