Weekly Roadwork Report June 22 – June 28
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 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under I-30 bridge…
Read MoreNTCC Baseball plans high school showcase camp
June 18, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Baseball program will host a High School Showcase Camp on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Eagle Field at Bob Baker Stadium. The event is open to high school students (grades 9-12) and college transfers interested in taking their game to the next level. Check-in begins at…
Read MoreTexas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules
By Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2025 “Texas is illegally keeping people with disabilities in nursing homes, federal judge rules” 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…
Read MoreUT-Austin student’s lawsuit over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations may proceed, judge rules
By Atirikta Kumar and Kate McGee, The Texas Tribune Aug. 29, 2024 “UT-Austin student’s lawsuit over arrest during pro-Palestinian demonstrations may proceed, judge rules” 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…
Read MoreNew federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2025 “New federal-state environmental pact aims to speed up Texas highway projects” 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 Brief, The…
Read MoreJudge places temporary block on rule requiring urban DAs to hand over case data to AG Ken Paxton
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune May 16, 2025 “Judge places temporary block on rule requiring urban DAs to hand over case data to AG Ken Paxton” 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…
Read MoreFormer U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 20, 2025 “Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63” 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 Brief, The…
Read MoreAdult Ed offering free GED NOW accelerated course this summer
June 18, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is now enrolling students in its new GED NOW program—a free, accelerated 6-week course designed to help adult learners quickly earn their GED and transition to college or a career pathway. The program offers both in-person and virtual options to fit a variety of schedules: In-person classes:…
Read MoreAdult Education receives $10,000 grant from Dollar General Literacy Foundation
June 18, 2025 Pictured (from left): Fredia Thomas, NTCC Director of Adult Education; Carol Vandiver, Adult Education Instructional Coordinator; Maria Gomez, Adult Education Assistant; Sally Knight, TEAMS Data Coordinator; and Billi Jo Thomas, Associate Dean of Outreach Services. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) recently awarded Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education and Literacy Program…
Read MoreWith only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program
By Zach Despart and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune, Graphics by Yuriko Schumacher, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “With only 8% built, Texas quietly defunds state border wall program” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…
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