GREENVILLE — Hunt County and most of Northeast Texas has been placed under "very high fire danger" conditions today, due to the extreme drought and heat. Hunt County and most of the state remains under a ban on outside burning and Stage 2 water conservation measures are in force. An excessive heat warning also remains in place, with a high today expected to reach 108 degrees, marking the 35th day in a row of triple digit afternoon temperatures. Afternoon highs are forecast to reach into the triple digits each day through at least Wednesday, with no chances of rain.
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- Meeks: Only agreement between Quinlan, sheriff verbal one
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- Grand jury meeting Friday
- Moderate fire danger today
- Big East Texas earthquake this morning
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Development board to meet again
City of Greenville officials intend to meet again today concerning an offer to a division of a North Texas company which provides equipment and services to the oil and gas industry.
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All roads lead to chamber luncheon
Area residents will be able to get another look soon at the proposed future of transportation across Hunt County.
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Cable system to get upgrade
The GEUS board of trustees could award a $1 million contract this evening, for a project to upgrade the utility’s cable television and Internet operation.
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Grand jury scheduled to meet
After already issuing more than 250 indictments during its current term, the Hunt County grand jury is scheduled to meet again Friday for its monthly session.
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