Community Calendar

Homeschool families and groups from across north Texas are invited to Homeschool Day at the Sam Bell Maxey House State Historic Site in Paris on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, homeschool students, teachers, and parents can enjoy educational programs from local organizations, games, and more.

Admission to the event is $3.00 for each person, which includes access to all activities and presentations.

Reservations can be made at bit.ly/sbmh-hsd2025

Presenters Include:
- Cooper Lake State Park
- Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
- Eisenhower Birthplace State Historic Site
- Fort Towson Fort Towson Historic Site, Oklahoma Historical Society
- Lamar County Master Gardeners
- Lamar County 4-H
- Paris Public Library
- Sam Rayburn House State Historic Site

Special Guest: Tropical Sno of Paris!!

Please call us at 903-785-5716 or email Elana at elana.barton@thc.texas.gov with any questions. Can’t make it to Homeschool Day but want to learn more about this historic home and how to book tours for your homeschool? Contact us or visit our website at www.visitsambellmaxeyhouse.com for more information.

Texas A&M University - Commerce hosts an event honoring Hispanic Heritage month on Wednesday. The event kicks off with a TAMUC Mariachi info session- featuring Drs. Tomas Espinosa and Eric Branscome.

Then, Alfredo Corchado, a retired journalist and acclaimed author, will give a presentation followed by a Q&A session. That’s starting at 5 p.m., at the Performing Arts Center on campus at A&M Commerce - located at 2101 University Drive.