Trego Family Pledges $400,000 to TAMUC Electrical Engineering
November 6, 2023 – COMMERCE, TX—Lion alumni Bruce and Barbara Trego have generously pledged $400,000 to benefit the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas A&M University-Commerce. The Trego Family Engineering and Technology Endowment makes history as one of the most substantial planned gifts from a private donor to the department. The endowment serves a dual purpose: providing scholarships to electrical...
Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park
November 4, 2023 – Warm Campfires and Cool Colors – Come Experience the Best of Fall at Cooper Lake State Park Cooper, TX— As the autumn leaves turn to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, Cooper Lake State Park is welcoming visitors to experience the best of fall. The crisp, cool nights coupled with warm, sunny days have set the stage for what many consider the best time to camp in Texas. These ideal conditions foster the...
Paris District Road Report for Week of November 6, 2023
Paris — Here’s a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Nov. 6, 2023. These schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions, equipment failure or other unforeseen issues. Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones. They should also avoid distractions such as...
Trading Post for November 3, 2023
red and black air steeper climber machine barely used. Stepper Climber Fitness Machine, Air Stair Climber Stepper Machine, Cardio Training Step Climber Machine Adjustable Fitness Exercise Machine for picture text or call 903-440-5523 asking $25. For sale 16 cubic Kenmore chest type freezer, asking $100. Clean, free range eggs for $5 a dozen. Also selling end of season produce: Okra ($3 per pound), squash ($1 each), bell peppers (2 for...
TAMUC Venture College Partners with Global Silicon Valley
TAMUC Venture College Partners with Global Silicon Valley for Entrepreneurial Education COMMERCE, TX—The Venture College, an entrepreneurship training and development program at Texas A&M University-Commerce, has recently partnered with Global Silicon Valley (GSV) to provide educational resources for aspiring student entrepreneurs. Housed within the College of Business, Venture College is open to all A&M-Commerce students,...
A&M Commerce Ranked #58 in the Nation for Social Mobility
November 2, 2023 – U.S. News & World Report Ranks A&M-Commerce #58 in the Nation for Social Mobility COMMERCE, TX—U.S. News & World Report recently announced a few of its highly anticipated 2024 university rankings, and Texas A&M University-Commerce has placed 58th in the nation for social mobility among 434 ranked universities. The designation reflects A&M-Commerce’s commitment to advancing the...
Texas A&M Forest Service Awards $15.7 Million in Grants to Volunteer Fire Departments
October 31, 2023 – COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service awarded 260 rural volunteer fire departments with more than $15.7 million in assistance grants last week through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Grant Program. “Our agency is very thankful to state leadership for allowing us the opportunity to assist volunteer fire departments in Texas,” said Jason Keiningham, Texas A&M Forest Service...
Aspen Institute Names Paris Junior College as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges
October 31, 2023 – The Aspen Institute Names Paris Junior College as a Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges Eligible for the 2025 Aspen Prize WASHINGTON D.C., October 31, 2023 – Today, the Aspen Institute named Paris Junior College as one of the 150 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among...
Report From Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meeting of the Paris Junior College Board of Regents
At the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Paris Junior College Board of Regents, the contract with the Association of Community College Trustees to conduct a presidential search was approved, as was a motion to have the board president, Curtis Fendley, prepare a contract for an interim president and discuss the position with the candidate interviewed earlier in the meeting. These actions follow the announcement by Dr. Pam...
Trading Post for October 31, 2023
For sale 16 cubic Kenmore chest type freezer, asking $100. Clean, free range eggs for $5 a dozen. Also selling end of season produce: Okra ($3 per pound), squash ($1 each), bell peppers (2 for $1), jalapeños ($1 per half-pound), and frozen blueberries ($5 a pound) all from our farm east of Sulphur Springs. No herbicides or pesticides used. For more info, please call 903-945-2986 Need to buy two cords of season oak firewood call...
