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Alumni Spotlight: Chef Brandon Rodriguez
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 11:08 am

Chef Brandon Rodriguez, a 2011 graduate of NTCC with an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, later earned his B.S. in Hospitality & Culinary Management from The Art Institute of Dallas. His culinary journey began at just 14, when he started as a dishwasher under his father, who has more than 40 years of experience in the kitchen...

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Poems and images of the 18th annual Northeast Texas Poetry Contest
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:51 am

In the Poetry Reading on 5 September at the Whatley Foyer of Northeast Texas Community College, the semi-rural vibe of Northeast Texas again proved that it is the lodestone.  Like a baby at a family reunion, ‘nature’ continues to captivate the adult writers and honors students confident, or ready enough to submit poems or images to the annual contest. The winning adult poem in the 2025 contest...

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Soccer complex debuts upgraded facilities
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 10:01 am

The NTCC Men's and Women's Soccer Programs are proud to announce their newly remodeled soccer complex. The redeveloped, fan-friendly facility features a front entry portal to greet fans, a wrapped food truck / concession stand, awnings to protect the faithful from rain and sun, a railing separating the fans from the playing surface, updated, branded windscreens and scoreboard...

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Soccer teams to host Kick Out Cancer games Oct. 14th and 17th
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 9:47 am

The Northeast Texas Community College men's and women's soccer programs, in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Association, will be hosting the annual Kick Out Cancer fundraising and awareness games on Tuesday October 14 and Friday October 17 at the Eagles Soccer Complex on the campus of NTCC, in Mount Pleasant, Texas...

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Velazquez, Lockeby take top spot in NTCC cornhole tournament
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 9:29 am

The cornhole tournament at Northeast Texas Community College’s 40th Anniversary Community Picnic drew 13 enthusiastic teams for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun. When the last beanbag landed, the team of Laurencio Velazquez Jr. and TJ Lockeby claimed first place honors...

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NTCC celebrates 40th Anniversary with great turnout for community picnic
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 9:13 am

Northeast Texas Community College celebrated a major milestone on Saturday as around 1,000 people came out to campus for the 40th Anniversary Community Picnic. The event was filled with fun, laughter, and community pride as families, alumni, students, and friends gathered to mark four decades of NTCC serving Northeast Texas...

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Winners of 40th Anniversary Community Picnic Car Show announced
Thursday, October 9, 2025 - 7:52 am

Northeast Texas Community College held its 40th Anniversary Community Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 4th. Part of the festivities included an impressive car show that drew more than 50 entries from across the region. The event featured a wide variety of makes and models, showcasing everything from vintage classics to modern favorites...

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Whatley Center kicks off Entertainment Series with Four By Four
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 - 1:26 pm

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will open its 2025-2026 Heart of the Arts Entertainment Series with Four By Four on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. From the creative team behind Oh What a Night! and Supreme Reflections...

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Reminder: 40th Anniversary Community Picnic is this Saturday
Thursday, October 2, 2025 - 3:49 pm

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is excited to welcome the community to campus this Saturday, October 4 for the 40th Anniversary Community Picnic celebrating four decades of learning, growth, and community spirit. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the NTCC campus...

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