March 12, 2026 We are proud to share that Level 4 nursing student Myriam Zambrano was recently recognized by Titus Regional Medical Center for her quick thinking and decisive actions in caring for a patient in distress during her clinical rotation. Her ability to stay calm, recognize a concern, and act swiftly reflects the skills and dedication we hope…

March 12, 2026 The NTCC Art Department is excited to host the Mount Pleasant Art Society Annual Membership Show from March 5–25 in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. This competitive exhibit showcases a variety of artwork by talented local artists in multiple media. The gallery is open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–noon, but will be closed…

By Texas Tribune Staff, The Texas Tribune March 13, 2026   Former state Sen. Don Huffines won the Republican nomination for Texas comptroller in a landslide this March. Join the Texas Tribune on Tuesday, April 14 in Austin or online when Huffines sits down with Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Matthew Watkins for a conversation about the…

By Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune March 14, 2026 RAYMONDVILLE — Juan Rodriguez stood outside the El Valle Detention Center and watched as U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz escorted Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar, a McAllen teenager who had been detained there for 12 days. Rodriguez was one of several demonstrators protesting Gámez-Cuéllar’s detainment. He took an interest…

By Sophia Gonzalez I keep coming back to one basic question: Who is this war actually for? It does not feel like it is for the average American family watching prices creep up again. It does not feel like it is for parents with children in uniform. It does not feel like it is for…

March 12, 2026 Student Winners in Irving, Hailey Randall, Manuel Ramirez, and Adam Richards By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director The current cohort of honors students at NTCC have set yet another record.  Never before in the history of NTCC have its scholars topped the $2,000 mark, for scholarly awards won in a single meeting.…

By Ami Mizell-Flint, Affiliate Leader, National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), San Angelo Texas   More than four million children in America suffer from a serious mental disorder. Given the prevalence of mental health disorders among youth, we need fundamental changes to our existing systems to improve outcomes for our children. Most importantly, we must ensure parents are equipped with the tools and resources they need to…

BEAUMONT, Texas – A correctional officer has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Martel Devante Gilliam, 22, of Beaumont, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison by…

DALLAS, TX – The American Federation for Children (AFC) is urging Texas families to apply for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program before the application window closes at 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 17th. Families could receive $10,474 per eligible student (up to $30,000 for students with disabilities) to spend on private school…