THE EMPLOYMENT SITUATION — AUGUST 2025
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in August (+22,000) and has shown little change since April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The unemployment rate, at 4.3 percent, also changed little in August. A job gain in health care was partially offset by losses in federal government and in mining, quarrying, and…
Read MoreBuy Tickets Online for Tonight’s Game
Click here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/gilmerisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D Varsity Football Varsity Football vs Chapel Hill Friday, September 5th at 7:30 PM Jeff Traylor Stadium 850 Buffalo Gilmer, TX 75644 Event Policy: No refunds or exchanges. – This event has a no refund policy. No re-entry No outside food & beverage
Read MoreYoung players shine at NTCC Eagles Baseball camp
September 3, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Baseball team welcomed about 30 young athletes to campus last weekend for a fun-filled kids camp. Youth ages 5-12 had the opportunity to learn baseball fundamentals, practice their skills, and play alongside NTCC players. Both Eagles coaches and team members worked closely with the campers, offering…
Read MoreNTCC college rodeo planned for October 9-11
September 4, 2025 The annual Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo will return to the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Grounds October 9–11, 2025. You won’t want to miss the chance to see NTCC Eagles Rodeo athletes go up against some of the top competitors in the Southern Region of the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. “We are excited…
Read MoreNTCC Theatre to Present “Return to Roswell” September 5-6
September 4, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College Theatre Department invites the community to enjoy an out-of-this-world theatrical event this fall. On Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts, NTCC will present Return to Roswell, an original play written and directed by Dr. Page Petrucka, NTCC Professor of Theatre. Admission…
Read MoreTenth year of Texas Heritage National Bank Scholarships
September 4, 2025 Pictured: Brenda Howard (center), Vice President of Texas Heritage National Bank, with THNB Scholars Stephanie Hernandez (left) and Lity Flores (right). By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director For the tenth straight year, Texas Heritage National Bank, originally the National Bank for Daingerfield, has provided signal Presidential Scholarships for top students of the…
Read MoreNursing program receives more than $1 million in grant funding
September 4, 2025 Pictured: Font row (from left) is: Charla Denman (DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C), Director of Nursing Programs/Professor of Nursing; Kristi Newland (MSN, RN), Nursing Faculty/Student Success Coordinator, Assistant Professor; Tamera Lewis (MSN, RN), and Professor of Nursing-RN Program. Back row (from left) is: Tim Elmore (BSN, RN), Vocational Nurse Coordinator/ Instructor; Amanda Shaw…
Read MoreThis West Texas town’s proof is in the banana pudding
By Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune Sept. 4, 2025 “This West Texas town’s proof is in the banana pudding” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all — a…
Read MoreSen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed
By Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune Sept. 5, 2025 “Sen. Brandon Creighton’s switch from lawmaking to Texas Tech leader signals a new era for higher ed” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.…
Read MoreRetailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again
By Paul Cobler and Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Sept. 5, 2025 “Retailers relieved that Texas skirted a THC ban — again” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
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