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(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.57 billion in March, 5.9 percent more than in March 2022. Most of March’s sales tax revenue is based on sales made in February and remitted to the agency in March. “In line with our biennial revenue forecast, state …

COMMERCE, TX—Following a comprehensive national search, Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce the hiring Jim Curry as the university’s newest director of athletics, effective May 1, 2023. Curry comes to Lion Country from Florida State University (FSU), where he served FSU Athletics for over a decade. Curry was FSU’s …

COLLEGE STATION, Texas: A combination of above-normal temperatures, low humidity, dry fuel, and strong winds will create the potential for extreme fire conditions across large portions of the state early this week. Today, conditions capable of producing large fires could happen across the Western Plains, including Canadian, Childress, Amarillo, and Lubbock. …

COMMERCE, TX—The Center for First-Generation Student Success recently announced the advancement of Texas A&M University-Commerce to the third of four phases in the First Scholars Network. The First Scholars Network is an initiative to support the success of first-generation students at colleges and universities nationwide. Through a phased, multi-year approach, First Scholars provides institutions …

Cooper, TX— What better place to experience sights, sounds, and the essence of spring than Cooper Lake State Park? Fishing, hiking, camping, birdwatching, nature photography, stargazing, and recreational and educational programs await you throughout the month. April is the best month for crappie fishing along the banks and pier at …

The Texas Senate passed a $16.5 billion property tax relief package unanimously. It was in four separate bills. One of the bills raises the homestead exemption from $30,000 to $70,000. Now those over 65 will receive over $100,000 in the homestead exemption. The average homeowner will receive around $800 in …

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki received one of basketball’s most significant honors after they elected him to the Basketball Hall of Fame. The 14-time All-Star played his entire 21-year career in Dallas and led the Mavs to their only championship in 2011. Other 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame members include …

The City of Paris is accepting applications for positions on the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Board. You can make an appointment at the City Council meeting on June 26. For more information or to obtain an application, contact Deputy City Clerk Skylar Unger at (903-784-9291 or City Clerk Janice Ellis …

Southern Faith Ministries of Texoma in Deport offers free Hot Meal Plates on Easter Day for anyone in need. The meal will include ham, potato salad, corn, deviled eggs, and a freshly baked mini loaf of bread and cookies. Meals will be ready for Pickup by 5:00 pm, or there …

Everyone is invited to the North Star Texas Coin Show this Saturday, Apr 8, from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm at the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ. Some of the best dealers in North Texas will be there. The show is open to the public with free admission and free …