Claims Administrative Services, Inc. (CAS) is pleased to recognize Hughes Springs ISD, one of more than 300 school districts and colleges participating in the CAS workers’ compensation risk pool program, for its continued commitment to workplace safety and effective loss control.
The Daingerfield-Lone Star Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to call a school bond election for Saturday, May 2, 2026. The proposed $45 million bond package addresses needs identified in a comprehensive districtwide facilities assessment, including aging infrastructure, elementary capacity constraints, and campus safety improvements.
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Maness as the new Director of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute. A seasoned executive, military veteran, and automotive enthusiast, Maness brings a dynamic blend of leadership, innovation, and passion for performance to the program.
Avinger Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Dollar General to their downtown. Store manager, Chris Jones, said the store opened on February 13th. Mr. Jones has thirteen years with Dollar General while his assistant, Susan Nelson, has twenty five years. Employee Vikki Greenhill will have nine years with the company in July. Very impressive record for this company. Chris Jones said they are very happy to be in Avinger and look forward to serving the community. Avinger is very excited to have them.
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a reported burglary in progress on March 31 at the 200 block of Bunt Street in Lone Star.