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Fall Race Season: How to Train Now for a Turkey Trot, Fun Run or 5K
By Dr. Alexander Jacobsen As cooler temperatures begin to arrive and communities across East Texas start hosting charity races, fun runs and Thanksgiving Turkey Trots, many people are looking for motivation to become more active. The good news: if you start training in early October, there’s plenty of time to prepare for a fall 5K…
Read MoreWe’re Reporters, Not Teachers. We Were Able to Start Private Schools Anyway.
We have no business running a private school. By Jennifer Smith Richards, Jodi S. Cohen and Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica; Milo Strain, Arkansas Times; Henry Culvyhouse, Mountain State Spotlight; and Carli Brosseau, The Assembly October 2, 2026, 6:00 am Listen 17:56 We’re reporters, not teachers. That doesn’t matter. Inexperience has hardly been a barrier for…
Read MoreBeverly Boren art on display throughout October
September 30, 2026 The Northeast Texas Community College Art Department will welcome Texas artist Beverly Boren as its visiting artist for October. Her exhibit will be on display in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts from Friday, Oct. 2, through noon Wednesday, Oct. 21. A reception honoring Boren will be held…
Read MoreNTCC biology students make noteworthy discoveries during Arkansas research trip
September 30, 2026 Dr. Chris McAllister and four NTCC biology students recently traveled to western Arkansas to conduct field research on vertebrate parasites, making several noteworthy discoveries along the way. McAllister, NTCC Professor of Biology, was joined by Biology 2289 students Ireland Fite, Emely Chavelas, Stephany Fuentes and Jordan Krumrie for the Sept. 23-25 research…
Read MoreNTCC Rodeo to host collegiate rodeo October 8-10
September 30, 2026 By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region will have the third rodeo of the 2026-2027 season in Mount Pleasant, Texas October 8th-10th. Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will be the host of the Rodeo held at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Arena located on Greenhill…
Read MoreTexas Tenors set to open Entertainment Series at the Whatley Center on October 20
September 29, 2026 Three powerhouse voices spanning country, classical, Broadway and pop will take the Whatley Center stage when The Texas Tenors perform Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:30 p.m. The Texas Tenors — JC Fisher, Marcus Collins and John Hagen — first gained national attention as finalists on NBC’s America’s Got Talent in 2009. Since then,…
Read MoreJefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation in Jasper
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Trevor Noah Nabors, 21, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 52 months in federal prison by U.S. District…
Read MoreJefferson County felon sentenced to federal prison for firearms violation
BEAUMONT, Texas –A Beaumont felon has been sentenced to federal prison for a firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Deondre Marquez Howard, 27, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison by U.S. District…
Read MoreTexas A&M Forest Service promotes safe charging during Fire Prevention Week
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — As communities across Texas observe Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to practice safe lithium-ion battery charging habits to prevent wildfires that threaten lives, property and natural resources. This year’s National Fire Protection Association Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge into Fire Safety: Safe Charging Is a…
Read MoreTexas Comptroller Huffines Reports State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $4.4 Billion in September
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines today said state sales tax revenue totaled $4.4 billion in September, 11.5% more than in September 2025. The majority of September sales tax revenue is based on sales made in August and remitted to the agency in September. “Sales tax collections remain above prior-year levels, giving lawmakers reason to keep property…
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