By Scott Harvey

Sulphur Springs – The Public is invited to a meeting this evening sponsored by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Association. The Small Business Development Center at Paris Junior College will host the seminar at the Plain and Fancy Sandwich Shop on the Square at 6:30 p.m.

Over $1.50 million in loans has been generated by the center in Hopkins, Delta, Hunt, Lamar and Red River counties.

By Scott Harvey

Bonham – The 57-year-old man accused of driving a stolen Suburban through a VA nursing home facility in Bonham faces even more charges.

James Edward Hope was initially charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in connection to the Thursday incident. He's now also been charged with aggravated assault with a motor vehicle and criminal mischief leading to the destruction of federal property.

No one inside the center was injured.

By Scott Harvey

Lamar County – Lamer County Commissioners may establish "protest zones" for expected July 21 demonstrations by both black and white activists.

Conflicting reports show there was going to be a national call for the African American cause but word from the U.S. Justice Department show that the Ku Klux Klan may come as well.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Greenville's Graham Park could see some improvements soon.

The city council is scheduled Tuesday to discuss authorizing the application for a $500,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Should the grant be awarded, the city would need to provide a $500,000 match.

A public hearing is set prior to the Council taking a vote on the issue.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – The second of two town hall meetings in Greenville is set for tonight.

The meeting is will take place at 6 p.m. in the Fletcher Warren Civic Center, 5501 Highway 69 South. It is being held in response to a survey issued by the city in April, which asked whether citizens would attend if the city hosted such a meeting. The survey also provided the opportunity for residents to select the topics they would like to have discussed.

By Brad Kellar

Greenville – Driving in some parts of Greenville could be a bit easier before long.

Portions of more than two dozen streets will be receiving some maintenance work under the city's 2009 Street Improvement Program. The city council is scheduled to award a bid for the project during Tuesday's regular meeting.

By Scott Harvey

Paris Police – It was a busy Thursday for Paris Police; responding to and arresting several individuals for intent to manufacture methamphetamine, plus aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

This Day in History: Friday, July 10, 2009.

This Day in History

This Day in History: Friday, July 10, 2009.

By Scott Harvey

Greenville – The City of Greenville and solid waste provider IESI will conduct a city-wide cleanup event for residents this weekend.

Under the contract between the City and IESI adopted last year, IESI provides four city-wide cleanup events each year, with another one set for this Saturday.

Anthony Cullins: Former Student Regent for the Texas A&M University System; 7-10-09.

Anthony Cullins: Part 2.

Anthony Cullins: Former Student Regent for the Texas A&M University System; 7-10-09