From indoor activities such as knitting and playing dominoes to outdoor pursuits like fishing and sports, hobbies engage the mind and body in ways that emphasize the leisure of life. This summer, children ages 8-12 are invited to join the Sam Rayburn House for an exploration of hobbies that the Rayburn family enjoyed as well as hobbies featuring life-skills that can lead to possible careers and the desire to volunteer. Children will learn how people spent their time without the technology of today through hands-on lessons and listening to guest presenters. The Sam Rayburn House will provide all supplies. Special presenters including the Fannin County Master Gardeners and Bonham State Park will speak on certain program days. The deadline to register for this program is June 13.

This summer the Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum will be hosting Camp Liberty. This year's theme will focus on the American Revolutionary War era. To register your child please call (903) 450-4502.

The week-long camp offers Girl Scouts in grades 8 through 12 an immersive glimpse into college life. Registration deadline was May 19.

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

From esports to fashion, science to sports and programs for children with disabilities, TWU's Denton campus promises a summer of learning and fun.

With rapid changes to every industry being brought on by artificial intelligence, East Texas A&M is offering a program to prepare students for the future workforce. photo courtesy of Adobe Stock

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

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.

Time to sign up for Creative Arts Center's Art Camp! Designed for kids ages 4-10. Full week, June 16-20 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Scholarships are available to help cover the cost.

Summer Music Intensives is a week-long day camp for middle and high school strings students. Led by Jason Lim (Conductor, McKinney Philharmonic Orchestra), SMI faculty members are professional performers who are passionate about mentoring young musicians. Small ensembles, one-on-one coaching, a diverse array of electives, and opportunities to perform side-by-side with seasoned musicians characterize this unique camp.

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

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

This notable recognition places Dallas College among the top 10% of colleges and universities that have demonstrated exceptional online learning practices and student support.

Austin College students, faculty, and staff celebrated with friends and families of the Class of 2025 degree candidates at Commencement on Saturday, May 17.

This year’s recipient of the McKnight scholarship is Matthew Stephenson.

Vedika Chamaria of McKinney, Texas, will study Korean this summer in South Korea on a National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI�-Y) scholarship. NSLI�-Y, a program of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), promotes the study of Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Persian (Tajiki), Russian, or Turkish.

On May 6, 2025, Texas State Soil & Water Conservation District Area 5 held their awards banquet in Dublin, TX. Maeyson Mallicote and Harper Tindell students from Honey Grove ISD were presented with plaques for their entries in the annual Stewardship Competition.