There are 3 seats that are expiring this year. The deadline to file for a Place on the Ballot is February 13th, 2026.

Located at Juliette Fowler Communities, the preschool offers full-day, Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families served.

Stars & Stripes FireWorks Building, 2014, archival inkjet print | photo by Chaddy Dean Smith

Texas A&M University has awarded $1.325 million to fund 11 multidisciplinary research projects aimed at improving brain health and advancing innovations in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The awards were announced through the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Research Initiative (DARI), led by Texas A&M University Health Science Center (Texas A&M Health) and the Division of Research.

U.S. News & World Report has recognized graduate online programs in education and nursing and bachelor’s online programs in business at Texas Woman’s University as being among the nation’s best.

Applications for the TSCRA Collegiate Ambassador Program are due Feb. 9 and are available online. The one-year term will begin at the 2026 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo, March 27–29.

East Texas A&M University is proud to announce a historic $8 million gift from alumnus Rene’ Griffin, marking the largest single philanthropic contribution in the history of the university and to Lion Athletics. (photo courtesy Luminous Productions)

Project Celebration is a partnership between educators, parents, and community leaders to reduce impaired driving crashes by providing safe, chemical-free environments for students. Schools hosting an overnight lock-in can receive reimbursable mini-grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to cover expenses such as supplies, printing, and room rental. The higher levels of funding are available for schools that include approved DWI safety activities like guest speakers or PSA contests.

The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for Feb. 24 - 28 and March 2 - 5, and 7, 2026, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories - all at no cost. To make these dreams possible, the community is invited to donate dresses (sizes 0–30), jewelry, shoes, handbags, and wraps to help complete every girl’s prom look for her special night.

Miranda Brown ’24 (left) Dr. Martin Wells (right). The Huqoq Excavation Consortium will benefit from a $1.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of State to the W.F. Albright Institute of Archaeological Research.

Bonham ISD will be closed again on Friday, January 30.

With continued poor travel conditions and cold temperatures, Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be closed through Friday, January 30, in the interest of health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.

Austin College officials have announced the Dean’s List for Fall Term 2025. The Dean’s List recognizes the top 20 percent of students taking a minimum of three graded, full-credit courses. For Fall Term 2025, 233 individuals are recognized.

The second concert of the 2025-26 Musical Arts Series at Southeastern Oklahoma State University will feature Alexandru Malaimare (violin) and YooBin Lee (viola) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free.

With continued poor travel conditions and cold temperatures, Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be closed through Thursday, January 29, in the interest of health and safety of students, faculty, and staff.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University will be closed through Wednesday, January 28, in the interest of health and safety of students, faculty, and staff with continuing winter weather conditions.

HRSA-funded project designed to strengthen workforce