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Wyman Williams: Recession or not, Texas economy continues strong; excitement for new Commerce housing development Jul 29, 2022

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Wyman Williams, former Commerce mayor, longtime local car dealer, and our business commentator, says the Texas economy continues to be strong despite the national economic downturn of two consecutive quarters of negative growth, traditionally considered the definition of a recession but disputed by the Biden administration.

Hunt Regional offers Wound Care Center Jul 28, 2022

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Frances Dalbey, Hunt Regional Healthcare outreach specialist, says the organization offers a Wound Care Center, among its many specialized services.

With football concession stands starting soon, Rains Co. Agrilife plans food safety course Aug. 8 Jul 27, 2022

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Sarah Latham, Rains County Agrilife extension agent, relates plans for a food-handling course at 10 a.m., August 8 in Emory.

New playground equipment nearing completion at Ivory Moore Park; 'Unity in the Community' Is Saturday (July 30) Jul 26, 2022

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Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel says installation of the new playground and exercise equipment at Ivory Moore Park on the northeast side of Commerce is nearly compete.

Commerce ISD has new website; 'Back to School Bash' Thursday, Aug. 4 Jul 25, 2022

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Commerce ISD superintendent Charlie Alderman discusses the district's new website. He says technology coordinator Heather Kilgore created the website.

Photographer Rick Parent on how the digital revolution has changed photography Jul 22, 2022

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Rick Parent, Commerce-area photographer and writer, reflects on the changes brought about by digital technology.

Commerce slowly returning to normal water levels; street work begins for subdivision Jul 21, 2022

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Commerce Mayor Teddy Reel, Jr., says the water level in the city's main water tower at City Park is very slowly returning to normal after a major water leak more than a week ago. He says as of Wednesday, the level in the tower was at 20 feet with capacity at 32 feet. He says at one point the water level was down to one foot. Citizens should minimize their use outdoor of use of water.

SCRPT provides help for Hunt County senior citizens suffering from the heat; solar-panel scams targeting seniors Jul 20, 2022

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Trina Coldiron, community liaison with the Senior Center Resources and Public Transportation organization (SCRPT) in Greenville, says SCRPT can help with other organizations to provide fans, air conditioners and help with electric bills for Hunt County senior citizens.

Despite the heat, it's time to start preparing for fall gardening Jul 19, 2022

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Hunt County Master Gardener Wayne Bowman says, even though it's so hot, it's time to start preparing fall gardening.

Commerce ISD appoints 15-member school safety committee Jul 18, 2022

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Commerce ISD Superintendent Charlie Alderman says a 15-member school safety committee has been appointed to respond to a required state safety audit and and to make recommendations for additional safety improvements.

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