Prairie Crossing Apartments has the highest rate of reported crimes of all the housing used by the University according to University Police Department statistics. Records show that 14 reports were filed involving crimes at Prairie Crossing and Whitley Hall is a close second with 12. Even before the UPD started […]

The tunnel that runs under Highway 50 has been called many things over the years. Some have called it a shortcut, others have called it a cesspool. In a few days, it will be history. The tunnel will be closed and permanently sealed next week, according to David McKenna, executive […]

With the semester reaching its peak in class work and social activity, it is important to take necessary precautions to avoid the risk of infection. By following a few easy tips on basic health advice, students and community members can reduce their chance of catching the flu, which is already […]

Currently there are no laws or guidelines in the city of Commerce pertaining to distances registered sex offenders have to stay from areas where children congregate. Lt. Jason Bone with the University Police Department said the city has passed an ordinance before, but right now any legislation regarding sex offenders […]

Students looking to get into shape, relax or have some fun need look no further than the Morris Recreation Center on campus. From aerobics classes, to fitness equipment, to intramural sports and trips, the recreation center offers a variety of activities at convenient times for students. The majority of classes […]

The Morris Recreation Center hosted a “Rock Band 2” tournament, part of the “Rockstar Challenge” on Wednesday, Feb. 17. The event ran concurrently with a rock climbing event and a roshambo, better known as rock-paper scissors, tournament. Nine teams entered the tournament, competing for the first place prize of t-shirts […]

The Morris Recreation Center, along with Team TWO Girls, is sponsoring an event that Commerce has yet to experience. Texas A&M University-Commerce’s Dr. Sandra Kimbrough, assistant professor of health & human resources, has paired with Quinlan I.S.D.’s, Gail Loving to host an event that will benefit the United States Association […]

The First United Methodist Church of Commerce has started a community project, Eliminating Poverty in Commerce (EPIC). It aims to reduce the effects of poverty on Commerce and its citizens by providing poverty stricken families with tools and resources. Pastor Lisa Greenwood Wolcott is a leader in the effort. “EPIC […]

The Morris Recreation Center held its 5th annual Mardi Gras celebration on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 5 p.m. in the gym. The event, which falls on Fat Tuesday each year, gives students the opportunity to mix and mingle while safely celebrating the holiday, Commerce style. This year’s event theme, “A […]

Baseball is America’s pastime, an iconic sport conjuring up images of lazy summer afternoons where you grab a hotdog and a beer and sit down to nine innings of a classic competition. The Cain Sports Complex is a fully-functional baseball complex, but, unfortunately, Texas A&M University-Commerce has never seen an […]