Investigators from multiple law enforcement agencies are continuing their probe into the shooting incident at Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Houston. Police say 36-year-old Genesse Ivonne Moreno entered the church with her five-year-old son and began shooting. She pointed her rifle at two officers, who fatally shot her, and the …

Paris Independent School District students showcased their scientific prowess at the Region 8 ESC Science Fair last Thursday, February 8. Among the talented participants, three students stood out and proudly brought home awards, demonstrating their dedication and excellence in science. Competing in such events allows students to apply their knowledge …

Join us for a Virtual Severe Weather Education class this Thursday at 7:00 pm! This class is free and open to anyone who would like to attend. Register for the class here: register.gotowebinar.com/rt/6056125875606965333

By Melynda Seaton, Department of Art COMMERCE, TX—The Texas A&M University-Commerce Department of Art is pleased to announce three newly opened student exhibitions: Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens by Amber Parker In Biomimetics and Industrial Gardens, Parker reimagines relationships based on visual elements and utility to ask how our community interacts with objects and spaces. Parker …

Pattonville Volunteer Fire Department has its Chili Supper on Saturday, February 10, from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm. It is at the Pattonville Community Center on FM 197. It is a quarter mile south of US 271. For an $8.00 donation, with those under the age of five free, you …

College Station, Texas: With three consecutive years of severe weather conditions throughout Texas, including extended hard freezes and droughts, East Texas trees have become vulnerable to secondary threats. These threats include cedar bark beetles, Ips engraver beetles, hypoxylon canker, and cedar rust fungi. Trees experience threats like insects and diseases regularly, and when …

  COMMERCE, TX—Students at Texas A&M University-Commerce now have access to TELUS Health Student Support, a free and confidential mental healthcare app available to the more than 153,000 students in The Texas A&M University System. “At A&M-Commerce, we are committed to eliminating barriers to student success,” said Jayson Douglas, executive director for Student …

Carlie Paige Spann Officers arrested Carlie Paige Spann on Thursday in the 100 block of Bonham St. They wanted Spann on a warrant for Criminal Mischief over $100.00 and less than $750.00. The arrest stemmed from a January 21 incident in which Spann used a crowbar to break a victim’s …

  On Friday, January 26, the Paris High School VEX varsity robotics team, known as “Violent Squirrel,” showcased their exceptional skills at the Miller Grove Ice Bot tournament, emerging victorious in a stunning display of talent and innovation. Facing stiff competition, the team, led by their formidable robot “Nut Chunker,” …

  COMMERCE, TX—It’s no secret that video gaming has exploded in popularity since its early days. Likewise, the Esports Club at Texas A&M University-Commerce has experienced rapid growth and success in its first semester, with even more growth expected. Esports, the general term for competitive video gaming, has found a …