EPA Announces $2,138,000 in Funding for Texas to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water at Schools and Child Care Facilities
DALLAS, TEXAS (June 13, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing $2,138,000 in funding for Texas to address lead in drinking water at schools and child care facilities. Since 2018, EPA has provided over $200 million to help reduce exposure to lead in drinking water where children learn and play. “Lead is…
Read MoreSummer programs kicked off this week
June 11, 2025 Northeast Texas Community College has been a busy place this week as the summer session officially kicked off on Monday, June 9th. In addition to regular classes, there are several special programs taking place that are bringing even more students to campus than usual! The following programs are currently active – with…
Read MoreJustin Hargrove inducted into ETATA Hall of Honor
June 12, 2025 Pictured (from left): Dr. Charles (Randy) Williams, Stephanie Elliott, Justin Hargrove. Northeast Texas Community College Athletic Trainer Justin Hargrove was one of four Athletic Trainers and two Physicians inducted into the East Texas Athletic Trainers Association (ETATA) Hall of Honor on June 2, 2025 at the ETATA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament held…
Read MoreEagle Rodeo athletes headed to College National Finals Rodeo
June 11, 2025 By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo will make a return trip to Casper, Wyoming June 15-21 for the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). The Men’s team had three people in contention for a finals qualification heading into the final National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region Rodeo…
Read MoreMexican national indicted in the Eastern District of Texas for immigration violations
SHERMAN, Texas – A Mexican national has been charged with a federal immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Silvestre Montoya-Medina, 45, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with illegally reentering…
Read MoreHonduran national indicted in the Eastern District of Texas for immigration violations
SHERMAN, Texas – A Honduran man has been charged with a federal immigration violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jose Mejia-Carranza, 37, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury this week in the Eastern District of Texas charging him with illegally reentering…
Read MoreMeet Stella: South Texas Aussie Rescue Celebrates 2,000 Dogs Saved
Beloved Texas nonprofit dog rescue marks a major milestone with a beautiful girl named Stella. Houston, Texas – June 10, 2025, South Texas Aussie Rescue (STAR) is proud to announce a heartwarming milestone: the intake of its 2,000th dog since the organization’s founding 25 years ago in April of 2000! Say hello to Stella, a stunning 5-year-old Blue…
Read MoreTSTC Foundation Scholarships Deadline Approaching
(MARSHALL, Texas) – A financial barrier is a common reason why someone might not choose to attend college. To help overcome that barrier, and with help from generous donors, The TSTC Foundation offers over 350 scholarships to new and current Texas State Technical College students. Several of the scholarships are exclusive to those attending TSTC’s Marshall campus or to Harrison…
Read MoreNTCC Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth Patterson
June 12, 2025 Elizabeth Patterson, NTCC Class of 1993, earned an Associate degree in Accounting and a Computer Specialist Certificate. Her college journey began by chance in 1990, when she was a stay-at-home mom in Avinger with her husband and two kids. A neighbor invited her to NTCC to drop off paperwork, and while waiting…
Read MorePhilip W. McLarty releases faith-based book ‘Prime for the Pump’
New collection offers stories and sermons to renew spiritual vitality and inspire legacy HOPE, Ark. – Philip W. McLarty returns to the publishing scene with the release of “Prime for the Pump” (published by WestBow Press), a collection of stories and sermons aimed at revitalizing faith. McLarty, a retired pastor with more than…
Read More