A&M-Commerce to Hold Spring 2023 Commencement on May 12 and 13
COMMERCE, TX—A&M-Commerce will hold Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13. Candidates include 515 master’s students, 26 doctoral students and 722 undergraduate students. From these students, 370 will graduate with academic distinction, including 110 cum laude, 139 magna cum laude and 121 summa cum laude. All ceremonies will be conducted in the University Field House at 1804 Lee Street,...
Chamber Connection – May 3, 2023
Every business, it seems, starts as a small business, but no business is insignificant. And this is a week designated to celebrate those businesses that are the lifeblood for our communities. This is National Small Business Week and we are excited to honor them! When you shop local, you: Help support your neighbors and friends who provide jobs for others. Generate tax dollars that provide infrastructure for your city and county....
American Airlines Pilots Vote Overwhelmingly To Authorize Strike
May 2, 2023- All across North America and Europe vacation plans have been thrown for a loop as pilots of the airlines American Airlines have begun to strike. “The summer travel season is almost here, and we’re all wondering whether this will be another summer of uncertainty for American Airlines,” said Capt. Ed Sicher, APA President. “Fortunately, there is an alternative. By embracing the win-win scheduling and work rule improvements...
Texas A&M Forest Service to Establish Offices at Texas A&M University-Commerce
COMMERCE, TX—Texas A&M University-Commerce welcomes the tenancy of a new campus partner, the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS). TAMFS will move its regional office from Greenville, Texas, to university-owned property near the A&M-Commerce campus sometime this year. Representatives from TAMFS and The Texas A&M University System were on hand Wednesday to celebrate the agreement. TAMFS Interim...
CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital News Release 5/1/2023
Sulphur Springs, Texas, May 1, 2023 – CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs has ONE mission: To Extend the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. New Service- Ophthalmology We are excited to announce that Ophthalmologist, Kara Hartl, MD FACS, will now be doing eye procedures such as cataract removals at CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Sulphur Springs. Educated at Harvard University and University of California-San Diego...
Texas House Advances Bill That Would Give Retired Teachers A Pension Raise
May 1, 2023- Texas House gave a preliminary approval to a bill that would give retired teachers a raise in their monthly retirement checks. For some this could be their first cost-of-living improvement in 20 years. Senate Bill 10, authored by state Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston. The lower chamber’s version of the bill seeks to give a 6% increase to retirees’ monthly checks if they retired before 2004, a 4% increase if they retired...
Winnsboro Police Department Media Report 04-24-2023 – 04-30-2023
Arrests: Potts, Brody, 40 years of age, of Sulphur Springs, was arrested on 4-29-2023 DWI 3 rd or More and a Maddison County Warrant for FTA Assault Causes Bodily Injury. Calls for Service: The Winnsboro Police Department responded to a total of 148 calls for service during this reporting period. Citations: The Winnsboro Police Department issued 46 citations and 49 warnings during this reporting...
Hopkins County Records – April 28
Land Deed Transaction Edward Ronnie Blaske to Brenda K Blaske and Edward Blaske; tract in the W D Halbrook survey Barrington Bank & Trust CO NA and Wintrust Mortgage to Secretary Of Veterans Affairs; tract M A Bowlin survey Elizabeth Anne Crow to Thomas Albritton; tract in the G Procello survey Bernardo Gomez-Mendoza and Cassandra Richards to Karen Lousie Franklin; tract M A Bowlin survey Cumby Cemetery Memorial Care Fund INC to...
Dinner Bell Menu for May 3, 2023
Alliance Bank is a repeat Community Partner for Dinner Bell. Many thanks to Alliance Bank, its officers and employees, for supporting Dinner Bell numerous times each year and for many years. GRAB and GO with a meal from the distribution area under the covered driveway (porte cochere) on the Northeast corner of the First United Methodist Church campus on Wednesday around 10:30 a.m. MENU Ham and Potato Casserole Blackeyed Peas Garden...
Friday From The Chamber April 28th, 2023
We are so thankful for the amazing support from this community and our Chamber members! Our dedicated staff works hard to promote small and large businesses, nonprofits, organizations and other members in various ways. From being nominated as Business of the Week, to hosting Business Before/After Hours, to receiving promotions on social media and in our newsletter, Chamber members can take advantage of numerous opportunities. Members...
