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Published: February 26, 2024 We are thrilled to share some exciting news about one of our own, Lane Johnson, a Kilgore College alumnus making waves both on and off the football field. Lane’s journey from Kilgore College to the NFL has been nothing short of inspirational, and we are proud to announce that he was nominated…

February 22, 2024 The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo team will host the 3rd Annual Alumni Dinner and Fundraiser on Saturday March 2nd at The Pavilion at the Becky and Buddy McCollum Events Center on the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Grounds. The evening will start at 5:30pm with a Social Hour. Texas Road House will…

iv class=”byline”> By Pooja Salhotra, The Texas Tribune Feb. 18, 2024 “UT-Austin football coach Steve Sarkisian to make more than $10 million a year after pay bump” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide…

AUSTIN, Texas — The District Assignment Appeals Committee of the University Interscholastic League heard 11 appeals regarding reclassification and realignment Tuesday. The committee, composed of UIL Legislative Council members, heard testimony from all interested parties regarding each appeal. The committee granted appeals from Lufkin (Football) to move from District 5A D1 – 7 to District…

Texas College invites current and prospective students to enroll in courses and program activities related to E-Sports. This new and exciting dynamic allows individuals to take courses that will count as elective credits and, in some instances, may satisfy the program objectives of the general education core. These courses will assist future business owners and…

AUSTIN, Texas — Mariachi ensembles from across the state will compete for top honors at the 2024 UIL State Mariachi Festival on February 22-24 at the Seguin High School Performing Arts Center. This is the eighth year of the state mariachi contest and fifth year as an official UIL contest. Eighty-nine schools will perform at the…

AUSTIN— The District Assignment Appeals Committee of the University Interscholastic League will convene at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Austin Marriott North in Round Rock, Texas to hear reclassification and realignment appeals. After the UIL released its biennial reclassification and realignment data on Feb. 1, all schools were given the opportunity…