Arts

Family, old friends, and new friends were on hand for the introduction of Carlton Cooper as the new Athletic Director at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Due to the rain, the Commerce Big Bang has been moved to Sunday!
Join KETR as the Commerce Chamber of Commerce hosts music, games, food, fireworks, and more!

Activities at Bicentennial Park begin SUNDAY at 5 p.m.

The number of graduates Texas A&M University-Commerce increased by over 1,000 during Commencement exercises May 12th.

About 1,060 students became graduates of Texas A&M University-Commerce during Commencement exercises May 12th.

For the fifth year, the Commerce Rotary Club has recognized the academic achievements of Commerce High School students.

Hundreds gathered to honor the record setting season of the Texas A&M University-Commerce women's basketball team. Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Keith McFarland congratulated the Lions women's basketball team for their record-setting season. The 2006-2007 team was the first in school history to reach the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.

Pianist and composer just starts the list of talents of Roger Kellaway, who will be visiting with Mark Chapman and Bruce Tater on KETR's The Art of Sound Thursday evening, April 26th.

From the host of KETR's The Art of Sound, Mark Chapman:

Roger Kellaway began classical piano lessons at the age of 7. Later he studied composition at the New England Conservatory.

KETR will be at Thursday's celebration honoring the A&M-Commerce women's basketball team road to the Elite Eight. Join us Thursday at noon for a free lunch and the celebration program on the East Lawn between the student center and administration building.

Here's the invitation from Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Keith McFarland:

A university and community-wide event will be held on Thursday, April 26th at 12:00 noon on the East Lawn of the MSC to honor our women's basketball team and coaches for their awesome 2006-2007 season!

Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. Keith McFarland and University Police Chief Donna Spinato met with local media following the shootings at Virginia Tech.

By Bill Oliver

Commerce, TX – Texas A&M University-Commerce President Dr. McFarland said safety of students is his highest priority, considering parents send their most valuable possessions, their children, to the university.

11th District Congressman Mike Conaway of Midland, a 1970 graduate of then East Texas State, presented the Spring Convocation address at Texas A&M University-Commerce on Monday, April 2. You can hear the entire ceremony here.

40 years ago, the 1967 Spring Semester was when a graduate from Odessa-Permian High School started attending what was then East Texas State University. Now a Congressman from Midland serving the Permian Basin and the rest of the 36 counties in the 11th District, Mike Conaway is the first A&M-Commerce alumnus to serve in Congress since Sam Rayburn.

Mike Conaway, the first alumnus of Texas A&M University-Commerce elected to Congress since Sam Rayburn, returns to campus to address students, faculty, and staff Monday morning.