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JIM “PAPPY” MOORE: Dementia
By Jim “Pappy” Moore What’s that word? You know the one. It means when you might be losing your marbles and can’t quite put your finger on the word you’re looking for. You know the one. … DEMENTIA! That’s it!! Welcome to the ageing process. At first, it’s kind of funny. Like when you can’t…
Read MoreCelebrate 250 Years of America – Join the National bell-tolling celebration at 12 noon local on July 4, 2026
Celebrate 250 Years of America Join the National bell-tolling celebration at 12 noon local on July 4, 2026 This July 4th is different. America turns 250 years old — and across the country, in communities large and small, bells will ring at noon to mark the moment. Church bells. School bells. Firehouses. Town halls. Courtyard…
Read MoreWE HAVE ROOMS IN JUNE AT COLORADO’S BEST B&Bs!
WE HAVE ROOMS IN JUNE AT COLORADO’S BEST B&Bs! Photo: Abriendo Inn, Pueblo It’s Time to Make Your Summer and Fall Reservations! Check listings below or call our member inns directly. Visit the InnsofColorado.org website for listings and #BookDirect links to your favorite Colorado inns Click Here for State Map Locations Check out our Facebook Page…
Read MoreCapitol adventures: NTCC explores Washington, D.C.
June 4, 2026 A group of Northeast Texas Community College travelers recently returned from an unforgettable travel study experience in Washington, D.C., where they spent several days exploring the history, government, and culture of the nation’s capital. The trip provided participants with a unique opportunity to experience many of the places and institutions they have…
Read MoreResearch by Dr. Chris McAllister featured on cover of scientific journal
June 4, 2026 NTCC Biology Professor Dr. Chris McAllister and his colleagues, Dr. John Hnida and Eric Leis, recently received a special honor when their research was selected for the cover of the scientific journal Parasitologia. The article describes a newly identified species of coccidian parasite discovered in a yellow-bellied watersnake from Arkansas. Click here…
Read MoreDr. Doug and Kathy Richey pledge $5,400 to “$40 for 40 Years” campaign
May 28, 2026 Dr. Doug and Kathy Richey recently pledged $5,400 to the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation as part of the college’s “$40 for 40 Years” campaign celebrating NTCC’s 40th anniversary. The gift will provide emergency scholarships for students facing unexpected financial hardships that could otherwise prevent them from continuing their education. The Richeys…
Read MoreVideo: Gov. Greg Abbott Briefs Press On Texas Response To New World Screwworm
SAU alum serves in Africa with Peace Corps
By Rachel Jenkins MAGNOLIA, AR (06/05/2026) Mulerider alum Kamrin Hooks of Shreveport, LA, is currently serving as a Peace Corps volunteer in Lesotho (pronounced luh-SOO-too), where she is teaching life skills, basic arithmetic, and English as part of a two-year assignment. Hooks has always preferred to stay busy. A former scholarship track athlete, President’s Ambassador,…
Read MoreThe Cass County Genealogical Society Thursday June 11th 2026 Membership Meeting
On June 11th we will have our Summer Picnic”. First Vice President Louella Vernon will present a short program. There will be door prizes, ‘The Spring & Summer 2026 Journal’ will be handed out. There will be a ‘Silent Auction’ with lots of good books and other stuff, and if you have anything you wish to…
Read MoreIn 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bite, attacks
June 5, 2026 Did anyone bite you at work today? On average, 14 mail carriers per day will say, “Yes.” Postal Service officials report that in 2025, over 5,200 mail carriers experienced dog bites or dog attacks while just trying to do their jobs. With deliveries every day, including Sundays and holidays, carriers are on…
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