Braxton Keith will be putting on a country music concert to kick-off ETAMU's new Spur Expo. |photo courtesy of Braxton Keith

In an incredibly tight margin, Oklahoma State University claimed the championship of the 2026 Safety Olympics hosted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University’s department of Occupational Safety and Health.

Stars & Stripes FireWorks Building, 2014, archival inkjet print | photo by Chaddy Dean Smith

The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) announced the winners of its 2025 Photo and Poster Contests during the 80th NACD Annual Meeting, held in San Antonio.

In conjunction with Project Beauty, Plano’s premier lifestyle destination is helping everyone grant local teens the opportunity to enjoy a special moment in their lives.

The fairy godmothers of The St. Andrew Prom Closet announce that the 17th Annual Prom Closet is scheduled for March 2 - 5, and 7, 2026, at St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano. Girls from ANYWHERE in need of a prom dress are invited to select a dress and accessories - all at no cost. To make these dreams possible, the community is invited to donate dresses (sizes 0–30), jewelry, shoes, handbags, and wraps to help complete every girl’s prom look for her special night.

Registration is now open for Camp Dragonfly, a weekend grief and loss camp for children ages 7-12, who have suffered the loss of a loved one. All activities at Camp Dragonfly are designed to help children heal and learn coping skills to use after a loss. During the weekend, campers have the opportunity to participate in art activities, games, nature hikes, discussions, and a campfire with s’mores! Registration closes March 6.

Sparklight®, a leading fiber-fueled internet provider, is launching its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest, awarding $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for K–12 students. Twelve winning schools or organizations will receive $2,500 each.

From September 6, 2025 through March 1, 2026, visitors to Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary in McKinney, Texas will be able to let their imagination run wild as they travel back in time along a half-mile nature trail with 14 life-size animatronic dinosaurs. During the 20th Annual Dinosaurs Live! Life-Size Animatronic Dinosaurs exhibition, these animatronic dinosaurs will move and roar, providing an experience sure to captivate visitors.

Project Celebration is a partnership between educators, parents, and community leaders to reduce impaired driving crashes by providing safe, chemical-free environments for students. Schools hosting an overnight lock-in can receive reimbursable mini-grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to cover expenses such as supplies, printing, and room rental. The higher levels of funding are available for schools that include approved DWI safety activities like guest speakers or PSA contests.

Located at Juliette Fowler Communities, the preschool offers full-day, Montessori-inspired preschool at no cost to families served.

A Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees of Bonham ISD will be held February 23, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Bonham ISD Administration Center, 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX 75418.

We’re excited to celebrate the East Texas A&M Planetarium’s 20th anniversary on February 21 from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the McFarland Science Building! The event will feature planetarium demos, interactive stations, free giveaways and more than $4,000 in prize drawings, including telescopes and other big-ticket items.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University senior Torrie Taylor has been awarded the Walter O. Mason Scholarship by the Southwest Association of Student Assistance Programs (SWASAP).

There are 3 seats that are expiring this year. The deadline to file for a Place on the Ballot is February 13th, 2026.

The Austin College Professionalism and the Humanities Leadership Program (PATH) will welcome four alumni as panelists for the semi-annual Humanities Alumni Panel on Thursday, February 19, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall.

Associate Professor of Theatre Liz Banks will present a lecture titled “Adventures in New York” at Austin College. A reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, with the lecture following at 5 p.m. in Wright Campus Center, Mabee Hall.