The Social Work Advocates from A&M-Commerce’s Department of Social Work are running their annual program to assist needy families affiliated with the university during the Christmas season. Bachelor of Social Work Program Secretary Amy Toole is in charge of the project for the third consecutive year. “We send out the […]
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UPD officer moonlights as student
It is a rare occurrence for a person to be taking the same college class as the police officer who recently gave them a parking ticket. However, this situation is normal for Arlan Williams, a University Police Department (UPD) officer and a full-time student at A&M-Commerce. “I actually took […]
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Candidates speak up about coming election
The East Texan interviewed Joe Leonard and Steve Tittle, candidates for 196th District Court Judge. Below are their unedited responses to our questions. Joe Leonard Why are you the best choice for judge for the 196th District Court? I am best qualified because I am the only […]
A&M-Commerce National Night Out set for Tuesday
National Night Out event for the A&M-Commerce campus is scheduled for Tuesday Sept. 28, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in the grassy area between Morris Recreation Center and New Pride Apartments. Activities are planned for all ages, including live bands, a petting zoo, face painting, goodie bags, door prizes, […]
Izzy’s offers more than just cakes
Six-year Commerce resident Joann Izzarelli has won over Commerce’s sweet tooth with her family-owned and operated business Izzy’s Cakes & Bistro. Izzarelli originally opened the business as a pastry shop, along with her husband and daughter Jamie, on the square in downtown Commerce last October in a trial run […]
Mini golf course planned downtown
Two Commerce residents recently decided to partner up to open an indoor miniature golf course downtown. Artist Durwood Smith approached his friend and property owner Ray Embro with the idea when one of Embro’s properties became available. “Ray [Embro] had the JCPenney building down there on the square and I’ve […]
Bois D’ Arc Bash celebrates 25th anniversary
The 25th annual Bois d’ Arc Bash will be held Sept. 23-25 featuring music, food and a 5k run. This year’s festival also features a college night, which is the first time the bash has directly involved the university. “We’ve always wanted to involve the community and the university,” Commerce […]
Latson’s values service above all
Starting as a newspaper in 1953, Latson’s Printing & Office Supply, Inc. is now one of the oldest retail and printing service stores in Commerce. The owner of Latson’s, Dick Latson, belongs to the second generation of Latsons to own the business. “My father moved here from Texas Tech in […]