Ted And Donna Lyon Center For Gamebird Research Planned For Texas A&M University-Commerce
Jun06

Ted And Donna Lyon Center For Gamebird Research Planned For Texas A&M University-Commerce

Texas A&M University-Commerce will soon be home to an innovative gamebird research and education facility, thanks to a historic gift from alumnus Ted B. Lyon and his wife, Donna. Construction of the Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at Texas A&M University-Commerce will begin in 2024. In December 2022, the Lyons gifted $1 million to the university—the largest all-cash gift with immediate impact in university...

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New Truck Driving Students at Paris Junior College
Jun05

New Truck Driving Students at Paris Junior College

NEW TRUCKERS Instructor Bob Ashbreck, right, is starting a new class of future truck drivers at Paris Junior College. The students, from left, are Jenishia Crockett Ofori, Braylon Duffey, Cooper Criss, Landon Mabry and Devin Hevron. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs new truckers

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Upcoming Athletic Camps at Paris Junior College
Jun01

Upcoming Athletic Camps at Paris Junior College

Paris Junior College Public Information Services PJC athletic camps kick off June 12  Three athletic camps are being offered at Paris Junior College this summer, a boy’s basketball camp, a baseball uncommitted showcase camp, and a girls basketball camp.Boys Basketball Camp, June 12-15 The Dragons All-American Boys Basketball Camp offers a week full of basketball and fun for boys in first through ninth grades. It will be held from...

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6 Big Reasons to “Jump Start” College This Summer at A&M Commerce
May31

6 Big Reasons to “Jump Start” College This Summer at A&M Commerce

6 Big Reasons to “Jump Start” College This Summer at Texas A&M University-CommerceCOMMERCE, TX—Starting college can feel intimidating. After all, you’re moving to a new place, meeting new people and facing big new experiences. It’s exciting but scary! With this in mind, Texas A&M University-Commerce recently introduced Jump Start College, a summer program designed to help new students smoothly transition into...

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Additional School for Summer Feeding
May30

Additional School for Summer Feeding

A message from SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD Good morning SSISD Parents and Staff,     Barbara Bush Primary has been added as a site for our Summer Feeding Program. Thank you to our food services department for the effort to make this happen for the children of Sulphur Springs.  Go Cats! Sulphur Springs Summer 2023 food service program

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Information from the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus
May30

Information from the Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Campus

INSTRUCTION Ken Haley, right, English Instructor at the PJC-Sulphur Springs Center campus, gives some personal instruction to student Mario Veloz of Sulphur Springs during the final days of the semester. Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Ken class JPG

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Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would Require A Armed Person At Every Texas Campus
May29

Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would Require A Armed Person At Every Texas Campus

May 29, 2023 – Texas lawmakers have sent a school safety measure Bill to Gov. Abbott’s desk on Sunday, including in their response to last year’s Uvalde massacre a requirement to post an armed security officer at every school and provide mental health training for certain district employees. This measure will also give the state more power to persuade school districts to create active-shooter plans. Both Chambers gave...

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Dr. Deana Steeber Hired As Sulphur Springs ISD New Superintendent
May26

Dr. Deana Steeber Hired As Sulphur Springs ISD New Superintendent

May 25, 2023 – Sulphur Springs ISD School Board has officially hired Dr. Deana Steeber as the new superintendent during a special board meeting, Thursday May 25, 2023. During this meeting board president Craig Roberts announced that the board would consider hiring Dr. Deana Steeber, and she was quickly voted in unanimously. Board President Craig Roberts also presented to Dr. Steeber her own name plate that will sit on the board...

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SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids
May25

SSISD Healthy Summer Meals For Kids

May 25, 2023 – SSISD will be hosting a Summer Food Service Program for all children under the age of 18 years old and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years of age. Free breakfast and lunch will be served for all children eligible for the program. District enrollment is not required and no application is needed. Summer Feeding locations are: Bowie Primary, 1400 Mockingbird Ln., from June 5 – July 6...

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Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Heading to Lake Travis
May24

Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver Heading to Lake Travis

Wildcats Head Basketball Coach Brandon Shaver has accepted the position as Head Basketball Coach at Lake Travis High School. Coach Shaver continued a basketball culture set forth by his predecessor Clark Cipoletta in Sulphur Springs as Head Wildcats Coach for the past two seasons. He had a record of 59-18 overall as Wildcats Coach. His teams captured back-to-back district championships, including an undefeated one in 2022-23. Coach...

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