(L-R) Tim Kick of the Kick Family Charitable Fund; Yesenia Avila, Momentous School alumna and scholarship recipient; TWU Chancellor Carine Feyten; Momentous School Principal Andy Hagman; Momentous Institute Executive Director Dr. Jessica Gomez.

East Texas A&M University has become the new home of The Dark Man: The Journal of Robert E. Howard Studies, a scholarly publication dedicated to the study of the influential Texas author and the broader worlds of pulp fiction, fantasy, horror and adventure literature.

Austin College has earned a STARS Silver Rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) in recognition of its sustainability achievements.

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.

The annual contest encourages Texas FFA members to develop a deeper understanding of natural resource conservation while strengthening their public speaking and communication skills.

Kicking off the summer is the Clover Kids Camp, scheduled for June 10, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Denton County AgriLife Extension Office, located at 611 Kimberly Drive, Suite 151 in Denton.

Austin College is excited to announce its second annual Summer Girl Scout Camp. Held in collaboration with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, this enriching summer camp program will be held at the College from June 21 – June 26 with the theme of “College Knowledge.” Registration deadline is June 16.

The Fannin County Special Education office will be destroying records from the 2019 school year. The deadline for obtaining this information is June 8, 2026.

The Creative Arts Center has many camps, classes and other activities planned for the summer for all ages. Registration is open for Art Camp for kids ages 4-10 years old. The camp will be June 22-26, from 9 am to 3 pm daily. Each day will be filled with arts, crafts, music, games and fun. Kidz Krew is the children’s theatre program which will be hosting auditions for their next production on June 4 from 4-6 pm. Children ages 8 and up are encouraged to participate, even if they have no previous theatre experience.

Join us at the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum on Saturday, June 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for 250th Kids Day.

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.

Austin College honored retiring President and First Lady O’Day with a dedication of O’Day Honors Court on Friday, May 22.

Kidz Krew is the children’s theatre program at the Creative Arts Center in Bonham. Kidz Krew is proud to announce they will be hosting auditions for their next production on June 4 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Children ages 8 and up are encouraged to participate, even if they have no previous theatre experience. The production will be Robin Hood as written by Lisa Avila and revised and edited by Kelly Bazan. Practices will be during June and July at the Creative Arts Center.

This is the second in a series of articles by Dr. Lance Hamlin, Bonham ISD Superintendent. In this segment, Dr. Hamlin addresses the provisions of Texas Education Code §21.057, and the district's hiring practices and background checks.

Austin College held its second annual white coat ceremony for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program on Friday, May 22 on the Clyde L. Hall Graduation Court.

Austin College students, faculty, and staff celebrated with friends and families of the Class of 2026 degree candidates at Commencement on Saturday, May 23.

(L-R) Heather Marek, Elementary Teacher of the Year for Miller Elementary, and Stephanie Hirsh, Secondary Teacher of the Year for Williams High School