On April 2, a car chase following an alleged hit-and-run ended at Lieberman with the driver, Terrance Anthony Roundtree, being charged arrested on two counts of aggravated assault against public servants and other charges. The incident began with an alleged hit-and-run on Hwy. 224 about four miles west of Commerce. […]
Serving up the smackdown
Editor’s note: This week, Editor-in-Chief Joey Dean is a special contributor to The Truth and Other Lies because, quite frankly, he is “The Chief” and can do whatever the hell he wants. Joey: I was watching The Late Show with David Letterman on Monday night with special guest, Democratic presidential […]
Greenville ISD official recounts tragedy
When Director of Community Relations for Greenville Independent School District Brad Press originally planned to visit Dr. Lamar Bridges university public relations class in mid-March, he never thought that a week before he would have to deal with the biggest crisis in his career: the death of a student at […]
Congressman returns, speaks at convocation
Returning to his alma mater, congressman Mike Conaway humbly greeted the audience and began to address the finer points of becoming an involved citizen. Incorporating his own experiences into his speech, he captured the attention of all listening. Monday morning, April 2, Conaway was the guest speaker at the spring […]
Ashley named as System Vice Chancellor
Texas A&M University-Commerce interim provost Dr. Frank Ashley is returning to College Station. Only this time it will be as the chief academic and student affairs officer for the entire A&M System. On Friday, the A&M System Board of Regents approved Ashley’s appointment as Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student […]
‘Walking Mall’ to upgrade campus
Students utilizing the main walkway of the campus may be inconvenienced by construction in the near future, but in the end it will greatly improve the aesthetics along the way. The project, deemed the “walking mall,” will help not only to improve, but also unite the chief walkway, what David […]
Conley hires defensive coaches
Texas A&M-Commerce head football coach Scotty Conley announced on last Wednesday the hiring of David Gibbs as the new defensive coordinator and Cedric Dickerson as the new secondary coach. David Gibbs is the new defensive coordinator for Texas A&M-Commerce. Gibbs returns to the college game after spending the last nine […]
Photography student killed in car accident
A Texas A&M University-Commerce student died late Thursday, March 29 in a car accident outside of Greenville. Dayton Kruse, 27, of Grapevine and another passenger were involved in a collision with an 18-wheeler on Highway 69 and FM 1569, the Greenville Police Department said. Funeral services were held at 7 […]
“Reign Over Me” a must see
Cast: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler and Donald Sutherland Director: Mike Binder Rating: R, for language and some sexual references. Release Date: March 23, 2007 This film tells the story of two college roommates who have lost touch with one another and then once again become […]
Philanthropy event raises $4,000
On March 29, the Kappa Alpha Order fraternity held their 27 annual KA Airband that raised $4,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association of Dallas. The brothers of the fraternity hold their philanthropy every year for the MDA of Dallas and raise the money by selling ads and taking donations. “Overall, […]