January 8, 2026 The Work4College Application is officially OPEN for the Summer of 2026! The Work4College Program is a great way to attend NTCC without acquiring debt and experience hands-on learning by working in a department on campus. The application is available to fill out and submit online at www.Work4College.com. The deadline to apply is…

January 8, 2026 There is still time to sign up for spring classes if you hurry! NTCC is currently enrolling for Spring 2026, which begins on Tuesday, Jan. 20th. Click here to view the schedule to see available courses. Classes are available in a variety of formats to meet your needs. Examples include: • Traditional…

By Berenice Garcia and Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2026 HIDALGO — During a visit to the border Friday, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said changes in immigration laws should wait until the border is completely secure, a contrast from Republican lawmakers who are willing to explore legal status for immigrant workers to address…

By Terri Langford, The Texas Tribune January 9, 2026 A new law barring the use of public funds to assist Texas patients seeking abortions outside the state has resulted in the dismissal of the state attorney general’s lawsuit against the city of San Antonio.   Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office claimed victory in the lawsuit…

Bowie County   I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes split. Left lane for thru traffic, no option to exit. Right lane for local traffic, can exit. Some westbound ramp closures I-30 – Exit 220B/Richmond Road, westbound exit ramp closed. Widening highway I-30 – From FM 989 to FM…

PLANO, Texas –Two Denton men have been sentenced to lengthy federal prison sentences for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Clayton Willis Caddell, 48, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 181 months…

Program will address fruit production challenges in Texas and southeast U.S. The annual virtual Texas Fruit Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural Sciences, will be Jan. 23-24. The annual virtual Texas Fruit Conference, hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and the Texas A&M Department of Horticultural…

CenterPoint’s Winter Energy Guide provides an online resource hub for customers throughout the winter heating season   HOUSTON – Jan. 9, 2026 – Tomorrow, Jan. 10, is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day, and CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers that the company offers tips, tools and programs to help increase the energy efficiency of their homes and save…

The Upshur-Gregg Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) is providing an opportunity to have two soil or poultry litter samples tested for free! The service will be available from now until February 7th, 2026. Bags and forms are available for pick up and drop off at either the Extension office at 301 E. Butler St.…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service enhanced its law enforcement capabilities as Chad Mathes of Garrison, Texas was sworn in as the agency’s newest Law Enforcement Investigator during a ceremony held at the state agency headquarters in College Station this week. Mathes joins an elite division of commissioned peace officers responsible for enforcing state laws,…