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Normal won't return until we all come together and demand it. Unfortunately, I don't think we have a place in the new world. pic.twitter.com/S7A1vX3VWZ — The Disrespected Trucker (@DisrespectedThe) May 23, 2026

    An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller   Texas has always been a state that builds things. We farm, ranch, and produce the food, fuel, and fiber that power America. We champion growth, private enterprise, and innovation. The Lone Star State remains a global beacon of what freedom and opportunity can achieve.…

May 21, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Department recently held a graduation ceremony to celebrate 32 students who completed the requirements for the GED (General Equivalency Diploma). Ten students were inducted into the National Adult Education Honor Society and the winner of the J. Travis Jackson Memorial Scholarship was also announced. Rebekka…

May 21, 2026 Pictured: Jorge Perdomo gives the 11 a.m. Student Response. Northeast Texas Community College celebrated its May 2026 commencement with three ceremonies on Saturday, May 16th. A total of 457 credentials were awarded, including 261 associate degrees and 196 certificates of competency. The 9 a.m. ceremony honored those receiving Arts and Science degrees…

Most flood-related deaths in Texas involve motor vehicles Download video ATLANTA – Flash flooding can happen fast in Texas, with rapidly rising water levels threatening to cover city streets, country roads and highways. When there’s water on the road, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) calls on drivers to remember this important advice: Turn Around, Don’t…

May 18, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College recently completed a comprehensive economic impact study that shows the college plays a major role in strengthening the local economy and workforce. The study, conducted by Lightcast, examined NTCC’s impact during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. According to the report, NTCC generated a total annual economic impact of $46.2…

May 21, 2026 Northeast Texas Community College is currently accepting applications for its Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Medical Assistant (MA) programs for Fall 2026. Both programs offer hands-on training and strong job prospects in the growing healthcare field. Graduates of the Medical Assistant program are prepared to work in clinics, physician offices, and outpatient…

May 21, 2026 Pictured (from left) is: Bart Spivey, Executive Director of Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas, Brent Connett, Workforce Commissioner, and Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC President. Northeast Texas Community College recently received a $275,416 Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to support the college’s nursing program and help train…

GILMER—During May, Historic Upshur Museum will present Sam Houston: Texas Icon, an exhibition produced by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. This exhibition is made possible in part by funding from the Summerlee Foundation. Sam Houston remains a larger-than-life figure in Texas and American history with a career that…