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Austin Lewter, owner of the Whitesboro News-Record and a Tarleton State University Journalism instructor, was recently appointed to serve on the National Newspaper Association Foundation (NNAF) Board of Directors according to a news release.He was nominated to the board by fellow Texan and board president Randy Keck, owner of the Community News in Aledo.“Austin's years of experience both in the industry and the college classroom make him a perfect fit for our board of directors,” said Keck. “His background in journalism education is especially welcome to our mission at the foundation.”The NNAF is a nonprofit trade association that represents America’s community newspapers.

The US Highway 75 expansion project began in 2020, and it reached substantial completion by the end of summer 2024. Still the ancillary projects related to the expansion of the roadway continue.

The Austin College Music Department presents saxophonist Dr. Andrew Wright in a faculty recital February 20, 2025, at 7:30 p.m.

Severe Weather Education Class Scheduled for February 24th, 2025 The 2025 spring severe weather season is not too far away, and the National Weather Service and local public safety officials want you to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) Of located in Fort Worth will be conducting a free Severe Weather Education class in Grayson County on Monday, February 24th, 2025, from 6-8 p.m.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University junior Haley Langley has been selected as a recipient of the John S. McCain International Scholarship for Military Families (Gilman-McCain Scholarship).

A sex offender living in Beaumont was sentenced to federal prison for failing to register in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.