East Texas A&M hopes to help alleviate the state's teacher shortage with a new partnership between colleges. photo credit: Adobe Stock

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will hold its 2026 summer commencement ceremony on Friday, July 24, in Durant at 6:00 p.m. in Bloomer Sullivan Arena.

It is time to think about school supplies and the folks at Fannin County Children's Center believe that every child deserves a great start! Many local children in Fannin County start the school year without the basic supplies they need to learn, grow and succeed. You can help by donating supplies, sponsoring backpacks, hosting a supply drive, becoming a collection site or making a financial donation.

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)—Base Year

Visit McKinney invites music lovers and families across North Texas to experience the sight and sound of Drum Corps International (DCI) as nine elite drum and bugle corps take the field at McKinney ISD Stadium on Monday, July 20, 2026, for DCI McKinney.

Fannin County Special Education SSA and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages three through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment.

(L-R) Beau Bavousett (background), Hien Doan (foreground), Marshall Oman and Mason Rumsey perform in a percussion ensemble concert in April 2026. All four were part of the ensemble that was chosen as an IPEC winner in 2026. (photo courtesy of David C. Scott)

Dr. Rebecca Cantor officially stepped into the role of President of Austin College and started work on July 1, 2026.

Austin College has announced it will break ground on a new athletic training and development facility this summer, with completion expected in spring 2027.

The Dallas-Fort Worth WatershED 101 Workshop will be hosted by the Texas Water Resources Institute on July 16 in Fort Worth. (Texas Water Resources Institute)

Calling all young adventurers ages 8–12! Get ready for 3 days of hands-on pioneer fun at Frontier Village & Museum in Denison, Texas! From butter churning and weaving to open-fire cooking and old-fashioned games, campers will experience life on the frontier like never before. We will host 2 camps with different activities each week.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held July 13, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

This year’s theme will focus on the World War I era. All of the arts and crafts, games, songs and activities will relate to the theme. The week-long camp program will be for 6-10 year olds from 9:00-12:00. It will take place July 14-18 and will cost $70.

Austin College officials have announced the Dean’s List for Spring Term 2026. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20 percent of students taking a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses.

Janzen is a former winner of the prestigious Artists International Competition in New York City. | Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Janzen.

UTRWD offers another year of opportunity for growing professionals pursuing a variety of career paths from business, to IT, to water and wastewater operations.

The Ector ISD and Ector Elementary and Ector High School announced today a change to its policy for serving meals to children served under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2026-2027 school year.