A&M-C President Dr. Jones supports 'Shop Commerce'

As students begin the 2014-15 school year today, Commerce ISD Superintendent Blake Cooper says the CISD performed well on the 2013-14 STAAR test results, as Commerce High School earned four of six possible distinctions, Commerce Middle School earned two, and A.C. Williams Elementary School earned one ; the district placed in the top 25% in attendance and reading-and-writing measurements; and that all of the district's schools met state standards.

Commerce Chamber of Commerce manager Paul Voss says it's been a busy week with three ribbon cuttings for the 10-2-4 Ranch west of Commerce, Dickey's Barbecue and Glamour Cuts.  Paul discusses plans for a new beauty pageant to be held in connection with the Bois D'Arc Bash, September 26-28.

Enola Gay Mathews, host of the KSST radio morning show, discusses the revival of downtown Sulphur Springs, including an unlikely attraction ... a public restroom.

Herald Banner and Commerce Journal editor Caleb Slinkard discusses the recent outburst of violence in Greenville, including the stabbing deaths of two young men at a skating rink last weekend.  A community rally opposing violence is set for 2 p.m., Sunday, August 24 at the Hunt County Courthouse in downtown Greenville.  Caleb also discusses the status of the Crossroad Mall remodeling project and the proposed YMCA/convention center building.

Randy Pennington -- author, speaker, business consultant, native of Greenville and alumnus of East Texas State University -- says change is happening exponentially, which means it's literally overwhelming for many people.  His latest book is "Make Change Work."