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For those interested in what ?Northeast Texas? was or could be, the Whatley Foyer of the campus of ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ was again the place to be as local poets and commentators took the challenge to define the region.

The okra is still blooming at the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagle Ranch!† Although the last month of August was hot and dry as expected, we are receiving the much needed rain today that will keep the okra blooming well into fall.† Thanks in part to the efforts of the work scholarship students this summer, we will have several jars of pickles, pickled okra, and relish to bring to market.† Come join us to end out the 2014 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Farmer?s Market Season on a strong note!

Now is the time to start planting for a great fall garden.† Great fall plants include: greens, spinach, carrots,

• Read more about ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ women break streak against tough Navarro team

• Read more about ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ men's soccer climbs the ranks to fifth in the nation

Kelli Knepp, a sophomore honors scholar at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ, was recently named the 2014 recipient of the $200 Chitsey Prize. This yearly prize is given in memory of Elizabeth Chitsey, whose daughters and grandchildren have had a far-reaching effect on Northeast Texas as educators and supporters of regional education on all levels.

The prize is unique in its efforts to identify a rising young scholar.