Sielo Garcia trying to catch a crayfish. If, by chance, you find yourself driving along a winding county road in Northeast Texas, perhaps near Little Cypress Creek or along the wooded shore of Caddo Lake, there is a fair chance you may happen along a band of researchers from East Texas A&M University. The team of researchers are looking for the Kisatchie painted crayfish, and that kind of research requires them to get dirty. Marketing and Communications, East Texas A&M University

Tuesday, September 23: Min Hee Kim and Hamin Kim (photos of Min Hee Kim and Hamin Kim)

The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council awards a three-year grant for a proposal spearheaded by researchers from the School of Public Health and College of Pharmacy. While adult overdose rates have flattened in the United States, youth overdose rates have tripled year over year, every year since 2019.

East Texas A&M University has partnered with The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) to operate its new state-of-the-art sports facility, set to open in fall of 2026.

From September 6, 2025 through March 1, 2026, visitors to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas will be able to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with 14 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. During the 20th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibition, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors.

Raina and Tim Clark present a check to East Texas A&M. East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Summer 2025 President's Honor Roll.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University has announced the members of the Summer 2025 Vice President’s Honor Roll.

After decades of academic use, one of East Texas A&M University’s most iconic buildings is coming full circle. Binnion Hall is set to undergo a transformative renovation that will return it to its original purpose: student housing. (East Texas A&M Marketing and Communications)

The program's first cohort will begin in Fall 2025, with applications open now.

"Library of Partial Things" by Dan Jian (courtesy photo). Artist Dan Jian is exhibiting her collage-based drawings in Commerce from August 25 to October 24.

Bonham ISD school board met and discussed the start of the school year. The board approved several routine items and completed required training.

A $30,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation is giving a major boost to East Texas A&M University's Pride Pathway program—an innovative online teacher certification program that's opening doors for future educators and addressing the teacher shortage in Texas.

PEPPA PIG Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth is helping families plan their summer visits with confidence, thanks to the Park's 'Rainy Day Promise,' which ensures guests can come back for another day of oink-tastic fun if weather interrupts the experience. Starting August 8, the Park is introducing the all-new Evie’s Wiggle & Giggle Dance Party, a high-energy celebration, complete with music, bubbles and character appearances through September 1. Plus, for three days only, (August 5, 6 and 7) the first 500 guests can enjoy one FREE Mini Muddy Puddles Milkshake, making their visit even sweeter.

The upcoming academic year should be an eventful one at East Texas A&M University's Twin Oaks Farm for Experiential Learning, with several new crops and opportunities for education and community engagement taking root.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held August 18, 2025, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

Family Care Clinic, 2105 N Center St., Bonham, TX 75418