Gov. Perry, other leaders attend Gulf of Mexico Summit at A&M-Corpus Christi
Texas Gov. Rick Perry and other key leaders from the United States and Mexico will participate in the Harte Research Institute’s State of the Gulf of Mexico Summit 2006, the first of its kind, later this month.

FEMA provides $391,481 to TAMIU joint effort for hazard planning
Texas A&M International University has received a planning grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for a joint effort with Texas A&M University and the Rio Grande Institute to develop a 10-county hazard mitigation plan.

CBHEC uses mobile dental van to assist Brooks County children
The Texas A&M Health Science Center Coastal Bend Health Education Center is forming a partnership with a dentist, the Brooks County Independent School District and the Brooks County Commissioners’ Court to develop a dental screening program for the county’s children.

Texas A&M-Kingsville earns 15 advertising awards
Texas A&M-Kingsville received one Gold ADDY, six Silver ADDYs and eight Bronze ADDYs in the local competition to recognize advertising excellence.

Tarleton unveils new steel drums
This spring’s “Day of Percussion” at Tarleton had a new rhythm; the event marked the premier of the Department of Fine Arts and Communications' new steel drums.