Givens Teacher named Teacher of the Week KOYN 93.9 announced Givens Pre-K teacher, Deanna Gall, is Teacher of the Week. Keith Myers, one of her students, nominated her. She received an Office Equipment Center Gift Certificate and a Chapman’s Florist Gift Certificate.

    Justiss Elementary wins top prize in region academic competition For twenty-nine days in February, 3954 schools and 602,081 students competed in the Lonestar Math Cup Regional Competition. After over 1 million hours, 3.5 million lessons completed, and 102 million math problems solved, the fourth annual Texas Lonestar Math …

    SOFTBALL The LeTourneau University softball team split a doubleheader with Sul Ross State, losing game one, 5-4 and winning game two, 4-0. The YellowJackets (12-16, 10-13 ASC) rallied to take a 4-3 lead in the fourth before the visiting Lobos plated a run each in the final two …

    Region VIII ESC is hosting a Parent Conference Wednesday (Apr 27) from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The location is at 4845 US 271 North of Pittsburg at Region VIII. Lunch is provided. The keynote speaker is Tim Harris “Tim’s Place.” Tim started Tim’s Big Heart Foundation, a …

    SS Good Neighbor Christened at Children’s Museum (March 31, 2016, Commerce, Texas) They christened the largest ship in Commerce at the Great Outdoor Discovery Area at the Northeast Texas Children’s Museum. They finished the ship in February. Now, walking the gangplank or climbing the rock wall is a …

    TxDOT Atlanta District For April 3-9, 2016 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. IH 30 – From SH 8 to Anderson Creek, repairing pavement and installing new guard rails. Various lane closures. US 82 – From SH 98 …

    Clinton Global Initiative University selects Jarvis Christian College for semifinal competition Hawkins, TX – Jarvis Christian College students’ “Head Start to 1000 Healthy Hearts” project has been chosen as a semifinalist by the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU) for the Resolution Social Venture Challenge. The students will present …

    Happy Thursday! The fundraiser for our Museum is Saturday (Apr 2) at 6:30 pm at Princedale Country Club. This year’s theme is ‘Jazz, Jewels, and Jeans.’ It seems that people worry about what to wear to this event. You can wear a ball gown or a pair of …

Beginning at 6:00 a.m. Saturday (Apr 2) the left lane on North Madison between 4th and 2nd Streets is closing for construction of sidewalks. The anticipated completion date is Tuesday (Apr 5) at 6:00 p.m.

    USDA Seeks Grant Applications to Provide Development Support to Rural Cooperatives TEMPLE, TEXAS, March 29, 2016 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that $5.8 million in competitive funding is available nationwide to help start, improve or expand cooperative businesses in rural areas. “Cooperatives have long been …