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Christobel Acosta gets some help from Sondra Feduccia, his third-grade teacher at A.C. Williams Elementary School, as Maria House completes her tiger paw which will soon find itself adorning the halls of the school.
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Amber Pompa
August 26, 2010
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Two students robbed by masked men at gunpoint last night
Two Texas A&M University-Commerce students were robbed at gunpoint by two masked men on the 1800 block of Mayo Street at approximately 9:45 p.m. last night.
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Commerce moves from 3A to 2A after realignment
While Commerce just missed the University Interscholastic League’s (UIL) population requirement for classification 3A, the Tigers’ new football district is shaping up to be as challenging as their 3A district was last year.
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Speed limits along Interstate 30 increased
Motorists will soon be able to legally drive a little bit faster while traveling west or east through Hunt County, not counting the construction zones that is.
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Lions, Javelinas to face off at Field House
Lion fans, don't forget tonight's A&M-Commerce basketball doubleheader against Texas A&M-Kingsville will be streamed live online at FoxSportsSouthwest.com. A&M-Commerce looks to rebound from a pair of heartbreaking losses to the Javelinas Saturday with the women coming up short 75-72 and the men falling in a triple overtime thriller 104-94.
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Best Super Bowl ad? Vote for your favorite
Naked M&Ms, an out-of-shape dog on a mission and Clint Eastwood delivering a passionate speech about American adversity -- these are among the favorite commercials that aired during Sunday's Super Bowl.
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Thornton prepares to open up sports academy in Commerce
New businesses continue to spring up in Commerce and the most recent, Monster Sports Academy, intends to provide both entertainment and traning to Commerce youth. Lance Thornton, who co-owns and manages the Academy, has taught baseball in Commerce for the past six years and saw the need for an indoor facility for both select teams and individuals simply looking for something to do in Commerce.
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Skatepark project to enter planning phase
With $15,000 in the bank and two large grant proposals under consideration, the Commerce Parks Foundation is getting ready to enter the beginning stages of building the Commerce skatepark. While the foundation still has a long way to go before they can break ground on the project, donations of money, services and supplies from local companies and organizations like Atmos Energy, the Commerce Lions Club and Hayter Engineering have them on the right track, according to Commerce Parks Foundation President Barbara Lenington.
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Commerce Community Plaza sanctioned by Mexican consulate general of Dallas
Hispanic and local community leaders met Monday night to celebrate the opening of the Commerce Community Plaza at the A.C. Williams Elementary School. Officials from the Commerce Independent School District, Texas A&M University-Commerce, the Mexican Consulate in Dallas, L.U.L.A.C were present at the event, which featured a ribbon-cutting, a salsa and enchilada cook-off and a performance by the Fusion Dance Group from A&M-Commerce.
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Bonham Street receives historical district designation
Bonham Street has been a unique street in Commerce for decades, and now the historical area is finally getting the recognition, and hopefully the face lift, it deserves. The Commerce City Council has designated Bonham Street as a historical district, thanks to the efforts of the Bonham Street Association, and as soon as a design is finished, signage relating that information will be erected along the street. It’s clear just by driving down the street that a lot has happened on Bonham, and the street is special to residents who have lived there since the early 60’s and newcomers who fell in love with the street.
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No action taken by city council regarding Throgmorton bankruptcy
No action was taken by the Commerce City Council meeting Tuesday night following an executive session to discuss Mayor Quay Throgmorton and his wife’s recent bankruptcy filing.
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