UPD Released Identity of 2 Deceased In Feb. 3 Shooting At Texas A&M University-Commerce
‘Shooting appears to be a targeted, isolated event,’ University Police said Texas A&M-Commerce University Police Department at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4 released a statement identifying the two found deceased at Pride Rock residential hall. One of the deceased was identified as 19-year-old Deja Matts of Garland, a freshman at A&M-Commerce who was pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, according to UPD....
Classes At All Texas A&M University-Commerce Locations (And Online) Cancelled Through Feb. 5
Pride Rock Residence Hall Reopens Monday night Following the investigation into a reported shooting that left two dead and sent a third from a Texas A&M University-Commerce residence hall to the hospital, officials have cancelled classes and events on campus Feb. 3-5. All services on the Commerce campus will be provided for students. In a press conference Monday afternoon, University Police Department Chief Bryan Vaughn reported...
39 Members Of SSHS Choir Earn 1s At Region; 33 Advance to State Sole & Ensemble Contest
Sulphur Springs High School Choir students had great success at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest Friday. The students earned 39 first division ratings on solos and advanced five ensembles to Texas State Solo & Ensemble at the regional UIL Solo & Ensemble contest on Jan. 31. Out of the 39 soloists earning medals, 33 advanced to Texas SSEC, which will be held in May at UT in Austin, according to SSHS Choir Instructor...
Sulphur Springs High School Kicks Off CTE Month With Proclamation From Mayor
Sulphur Springs High School began the month-long celebration of career and technical education programs with a proclamation delivered by Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers designating February as Career and Technical Education Month in the city. SSHS staff and students join schools from across the country in the observance of CTE Month. Sulphur Springs Mayor John Sellers Students from several of the school’s CTE classes joined...
UPDATE: TAMUC Campus Locked Down lifted
The precautionary shelter in place recommendations for Texas A&M University Commerce have been lifted, the school reports on their website. However, due to the ongoing investigation of three gunshot victims at Pride Rock Hall, the surrounding areas were still blocked off at 1:45 p.m., however. The Rayburn Student Center was made available for students who may be displaced by the ongoing investigation, the reported. Counselors are...
13 New Members Inducted Into The Geral Kennedy Chapter Of NTHS At SSHS
Sulphur Springs High School National Technical Honor Society, Geral Kennedy Chapter, recognized 32 students this week during the annual induction ceremony. Sulphur Springs High School sign Seventeen new members were inducted into the NTHS, which honors student achievement and leadership, promotes educational excellence, award scholarships, and enhances career opportunities members. Individuals under consideration as candidates for...
African American Studies Course Receives Preliminary Approval Of SBOE
Texas could become the fifth state in the country to approve a state-level African American Studies course for high school. The State Board of Education on Friday approved the one-credit elective high school course on a preliminary vote, Texas Education Agency reported in a press release. Texas State Board of Education logo North Carolina, Arkansas, Florida, and Tennessee are the currently the only other states to have a...
Wildcats Basketball Team Finishes First Half Of District Play With Win At Lindale Friday
Early in the second quarter, the Lindale Eagles Basketball Team was hanging with the Wildcats and trailed only 13-12 in Lindale Friday night, Jan. 31. A short time later, after eight straight Wildcats points, the Wildcats lead grew to 21-12. By halftime the Wildcats were up 33-17. The Wildcats outscored the Eagles in every quarter to take a 67-41 win. Again in this win, different players shouldered the scoring load during the game....
Lady Cats Basketball Gets Needed District Win At Lindale Friday
The Lady Cats Basketball Team started out well in a district game at Lindale Friday night, January 31, and this time the Lady Cats finished the job with a 59-39 win. It was a much needed district win for the Lady Cats and it put them right in the middle of the battle for a playoff spot. The Lady Cats outscored the Lady Eagles in every quarter and led 11-7 after one quarter, 25-16 at the half and 40-27 after three quarters. The Lady...
Wildcats Soccer Team Earns 1-1 Tie With Good Lovejoy Team At Prim Stadium
One thing you can always count on is a spirited battle when Lovejoy and the Wildcats Soccer Team get together. The teams played to a 1-1 tie Friday night, Jan. 31, at Gerald Prim Stadium. The Wildcats’ season record is now 5-4-5 In their last match before district play begins, the Wildcats will travel to Nevada Community next Friday.
