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UT Tyler Lecturer Named Outstanding Accounting Educator by State CPA Society
TYLER, Texas (June 26, 2025) – David Marks, a lecturer in accounting at The University of Texas at Tyler, received the 2025 Outstanding Accounting Educator Award in the Medium College/University category by the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. The prestigious award annually recognizes Texas accounting educators who demonstrate excellence in teaching and have distinguished…
Read MoreTSTC’s new Building Construction Technology program draws attention of area industry leaders
(MARSHALL, Texas) – As East Texas experiences population growth, the construction industry seeks skilled workers to meet increasing demand for new housing. Texas accounted for 15% of the nation’s new-home construction permits and 9% of the United States population in 2024, according to National Mortgage Professional, and local and regional building construction employers are feeling…
Read MoreWinners announced for 17th annual McGraw-Hill Poster Contest
May 15, 2025 Pictured (from left): Mendoza, Hernandez, Hamlin, and Wilson By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director Dr. John Zubizarreta, a recently retired expert in honor education, once summarized what he believed was the most important insight of his career. “Conscientious mentoring” he said, was the “key to transformative experiences in education.” This year’s 17th…
Read MoreNTCC Foundation Receives $360,000 Gift from Sistrunk Estate
April 24, 2025 The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Foundation has received a $360,000 gift from the estate of David and Pat Sistrunk. This generous contribution will establish the NTCC Building Enhancement Fund, dedicated to supporting campus facility improvements and long-term infrastructure needs. David and Pat Sistrunk were longtime supporters of NTCC, known for their…
Read MorePharmacists Can Do More to Keep Texas Healthy
By: Amber Bacak, PharmD Every day I see how low-income patients struggle to access even the most basic medical care. Many of my patients don’t have a regular doctor. Some can’t take time off work for an appointment. Others simply can’t afford to wait weeks for care when they need treatment now. These challenges…
Read MoreNew pavement markings to be added to area highways
Dozens of highways in Northeast Texas to receive new features March 14, 2025 ATLANTA – New pavement markings will be added to dozens of area highways in the coming months, according to plans awarded in February by the Texas Department of Transportation. “We will be applying thermoplastic pavement markings to areas that were resurfaced last…
Read MoreFreedom Foundation-Backed Bill to Revise School Board Elections Passes Oklahoma Senate
Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma State Senate today passed legislation that would revise the election schedule for all Oklahoma City school boards. Authored by Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) and supported by the Freedom Foundation, SB 6 passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 33-10. The legislation moves school board races from April to November, aligning them…
Read MoreFarm Bureau Urges Quick Resolution to Tariffs
Mar 04, 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on President Trump’s decision to impose increased tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. “Farmers support the goals of ensuring security and fair trade with other nations, but additional tariffs, along with expected retaliatory tariffs, will take a toll on rural America.…
Read MoreMarch is National Save Your Vision Month
Save Your Vision Month in March reminds us that eye health is important to aging and living well. According to the National Institute on Aging, vision changes are common as we age. In 2021, more than one-quarter of U.S. adults age 71 and older had vision impairment, according to a study on health and aging…
Read MoreLeading History Organizations Issue Statement on K–12 Education Executive Order
February 5, 2025 WASHINGTON. DC — The American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH) have released a joint statement on the presidential executive order “Ending Radical Indoctrination in K–12 Schooling.” The executive order “grossly mischaracterizes history education across the United States, alleging educational malpractice.” “The executive order’s narrow conception of…
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