East Texas A&M News Release: Outstanding Alumni Honored at Awards Gala
May 9, 2025 – The 2025 Alumni Awards Gala Honors Alumni Who Inspire, Lead and Give Back. COMMERCE, TX, May 7, 2025— The East Texas A&M University Alumni Association hosted the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on April 26. The formal dinner and program honored six exceptional Lions whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, leadership and the university community. Held at the Rayburn Student Center, this year’s gala celebrated...
Arlington Police Can Now Send Drones as ‘First Responders’
May 8, 2025 – The Arlington Police Department is pioneering a new approach to emergency response by deploying drones as first responders. This cutting-edge initiative makes Arlington one of the first cities in the United States to routinely dispatch drones to emergency calls, enhancing efficiency and officer safety. Under the new program, drones will be launched directly from remote locations and arrive at the scene of an...
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Celebrates National Beef Month
The month-long celebration recognizes the importance of the beef industry and the people who work in it AUSTIN – Join Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller in celebrating Beef Month this May. Here in Texas, if there’s one thing we know better than almost anyone, it’s cattle. From the rolling plains of the Panhandle to the pastures of the Hill Country, beef isn’t just what’s for dinner—it’s a way of life. Texas has been...
More Than $1.3 Million Awarded in Big Tex Scholarship Program Awards to 220 Texas Students
By Veronica Delgado | May 8, 2025 Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex® Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education, and community involvement. We are proud to announce another year of supporting Texas students through scholarships towards furthering their education, with the State Fair of Texas awarding more than $1.3 million in new college...
Sr. Center COOR Dawna Pryor had a Second Cup of Coffee to Discuss What the Center has Planned for a Mother’s Day Celebration
Sulphur Springs Senior Citizens Activity Center Coordinator Dawna Pryor stopped by for A Second Cup Of Coffee With John Mark Dempsey to share what the Center has in store for the community in the upcoming weeks. John Mark and Dawna chatted about the Mother’s Day Celebration the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host May 9th, 2025. The two also talked about the upcoming talk CNB will have on avoiding fraud, the Senior Prom,...
ETAMU to Celebrate Largest Graduating Class of All Time on May 9 & 10
May 6, 2025 – Students will receive their degrees in one of five ceremonies across two days. COMMERCE, TX, May 6, 2025— More than 1,600 East Texas A&M University students are poised to break a record as the largest graduating class in the 135+ year history of the university at commencement ceremonies scheduled for Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10. In total, 1,646 graduates will receive their degrees across five...
The Nature Conservancy, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Announce Purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch near Big Bend National Park
May 6, 2025 – AUSTIN — The Nature Conservancy in Texas (TNC) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) are pleased to announce the purchase of Heath Canyon Ranch, a 671-acre property located just outside Big Bend National Park. TNC purchased the property, which will be managed by TPWD as part of the Black Gap Wildlife Management Area (WMA), for nearly $1.2 million with funding from Horizon Foundation, WoodNext Foundation,...
Summer Cruise Plans? Book Now Before Prices Increase
April 6, 2025 – Cruise prices for summer 2025 are showing a mix of affordability and premium options, driven by high demand and expanded itineraries. With travel rebounding strongly post-pandemic, many cruise lines have increased capacity and introduced new ships, offering competitive rates to attract both first-time and returning passengers. Caribbean and Mediterranean cruises remain popular, with prices starting around \$700...
Hopkins County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting for May
May 5, 2025 – Hello everyone! We have all enjoyed Kenny Sivard’s previous presentations and we are looking forward to another one on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the HCGS Library, 611 N. Davis St., Sulphur Springs, Texas. Kenny is coming from Oklahoma to bring us the story of the “Battle of Honey Springs,” a Civil War battle fought in Indian Territory. He may even augment his talk by...
Watch for Safety Lighting Improvements in Lamar and Hopkins Counties
May 5, 2025 – PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials today announced that Safety Lighting work will be underway beginning May 12. The contractor, Vaca Underground Utilities, Inc, plans to begin installation of Safety Lighting on US 271 North at the intersection of FM 3298 in Lamar County and will move to various locations as the work progresses. The contractor will be installing this safety lighting in Lamar and...
