Area News
James Talarico returns to campaign trail at ACL festival after illness spurred GOP calls for “proof of life”
By Kayla Guo and Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune October 9, 2026 After a nine-day illness-induced absence from the campaign trail, Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico re-emerged Friday with an unannounced appearance at the Austin City Limits music festival. With early voting fast approaching, Talarico stepped off the trail near the start of last…
Read MoreCoast Guard acquires four long-range unmanned aircraft to strengthen maritime security
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard placed a $247.8 million order with General Atomics for four MQ-9B long-range unmanned aircraft systems, ground control stations and supporting equipment Sept. 25, 2026, through a U.S. Customs and Border Protection contract. Questions for the Coast Guard? Contact Us For more Coast Guard news, visit our online newsroom…
Read MoreCHRISTUS Health opens new, larger behavioral health clinic in Tyler
(TYLER, Texas) – CHRISTUS Health is expanding access to behavioral health services in Tyler with the opening of a new, larger behavioral health clinic designed to provide integrated care for patients across a range of ages and needs. Located on the first floor of the Saunders Clinic building at 417 S. Saunders Ave., the clinic…
Read MoreLone Star Literary Life : What Gives a Bookish Texan a Thrill?
Hey there October is here, and we’re chasing a little THRILL. This month’s issue of The Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is packed with stories, books, ideas, and voices that explore what keeps us turning pages, trying something new, and leaning in just a little closer. Inside the October issue: LOVE, JILL: Another thoughtful,…
Read MoreNTCC Library to host chess tournament Oct. 14
October 1, 2026 The NTCC Library invites students, faculty, staff and community members to put their chess skills to the test at a chess tournament Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 1 p.m. in the library. The entry fee is $5, and the winner will get a prize. The tournament is open to all skill levels, but…
Read MoreAlumni Spotlight: Dr. Rehan Shahid
October 7, 2026 Dr. Rehan Shahid, DDS, MBA, MSHM, FAGD, is a practicing dentist, entrepreneur, and CEO and Founder of Shahid Dental Group, Practice Success Academy, and Mount Pleasant Dental Assistant School. A proud Northeast Texas Community College alumnus, Shahid says NTCC gave him the foundation to pursue his goals and “start here and go…
Read MoreThirty-eighth semester trip for Honors students
October 8, 2026 Pictured: At the Stockyards District of Fort Worth: Left to Right: Johnathan Ventura, Manuel Ramirez, Grace Zittel, Drew Mays, Sky Bass, Silas Menoza, Adam Richards, Jaydy Martinez, Alexander Garcia, Sabrina Otero-Svirska, Jack Heavner, Honors Coordinator, Cade Bennett. By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director For the 38th time, thanks to honors donors, NTCC…
Read MoreQuinn Questions – Imaginary quotes
By Rix Quinn A historian once suggested “great triumphs should be recorded” Since then, when anyone did something important, a reporter wrote it down. Then audio and video got invented. After that, the newsperson simply pointed a microphone or camera at famous people. If the celebrity said something good, it made the nightly news. If…
Read MoreRomph Pou Agency Celebrates Grand Opening of New Tyler Office with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
All East Texas services are consolidated in one office, emphasizing Romph Pou Agency’s commitment to the area TYLER, TEXAS— October 8th, 2026 — Romph Pou Agency (RP Agency) marked the official opening of its newly consolidated Tyler office with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The office is located at 921 Shiloh Rd.…
Read MoreBLM schedules wild horse and burro event in Corsicana, Texas
NORMAN, Okla. – The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro adoption and sale event October 9-10 at the Navarro County Expo Center in Corsicana, Texas. The two-day event will feature 120 wild horses and burros available for adoption or purchase. Viewing will begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9,…
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