Press Release

Commerce mosquitoes test negative for West Nile

Press Release — Tue, 14 May 2013 20:36:52 +0000

Commerce Emergency Management released this statement Tuesday regarding West Nile tests, and preventative tips for Commerce and all Northeast Texas residents.

President declares emergency for Texas

Press Release — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to Texas to supplement state and local response efforts following the explosions in West.

TxDOT Working to Keep Roadways Safe

Press Release and press — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 01:00:00 +0000

TxDOT forces have been out since this morning preparing for the current winter weather across North Texas. TxDOT will be working overnight to ensure Northeast Texas roads remain passable and safe.

State Rep. Flynn Announces Prefiled Legislation

Press Release — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:43:27 +0000

AUSTIN - State Representative Dan Flynn took advantage of early filing opportunities this morning and filed his first round of House Bills focusing on education, free enterprise, and jobs. Through early filing, Representative Flynn ensures that these issues have the best chance at being taken up this 83rd Legislative session, slated to begin in January of 2013.

The Youth Vote: "We Want To Participate"

Press Release — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 23:03:56 +0000

INTERN CONTRIBUTION - As a young person, this I know: The last election affected our parents, but the turnout of this election can affect our parents as well as our youth.

Gov. Perry: Texas Can Become the Nation’s Center for Regenerative Medicine

Press Release — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 22:07:43 +0000

HOUSTON – Governor Rick Perry today highlighted Texas’ leading role in the advancement of regenerative medicine to produce safe, effective and ethical adult stem cell therapies.

Paris High School receives 2012 College Readiness Recognition

Press Release — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 21:30:06 +0000

For the second year in a row, Paris High School has received the College Readiness Award from the Texas ACT Council for increasing the number of students taking the ACT Assessment over the past five years and significantly increasing their level of achievement and college readiness.

University Announces New Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Press Release — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:25:31 +0000

COMMERCE – Texas A&M University-Commerce is pleased to announce a new Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, which has been approved by the Texas Board of Nursing and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The program will begin in January of 2013.

Gov. Perry: Texas to Immediately Defund Abortion Affiliates in WHP

Press Release — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:47:52 +0000

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry yesterday released a statement on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to deny Planned Parenthood’s request for reconsideration of the Court’s August decision to uphold state law.

A&M-Commerce Seeking New Athletic Director

Press Release — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:41:18 +0000

COMMERCE - University President Dan Jones has announced that Texas A&M University-Commerce will launch a nationwide search for a new director of intercollegiate athletics.