News & Updates

The NTCC Ag Department announced Thursday that it has cancelled its upcoming farmers markets due to extreme heat and drought. They will continue to focus on keeping the animals healthy and cared for.

Are you or someone you Know struggling with a mental health crisis?  The new 988 hotline seeks to serve as a free, private crisis line and suicide prevention hotline for those going through any kind of mental suffering. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's previous 1-800 number had eleven digits. By switching to a three-digit code, it is hoped that persons seeking help for mental health emergency will do so on a regular basis and without stigma. Calling 988 may become automatic when a mental health emergency arises, much as dialing 911 when you smell smoke. You can get immediate assistance by calling, texting, or chatting online. https://988lifeline.org/talk-to-someone-now/

Do you have a strong desire to help others? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? If so, a career in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) might be a good option for you - and there has never been a better time to get started. The NTCC EMS Program is part of a special initiative offering up to a full scholarship for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic and Paramedic students who qualify for entry into the program. Current EMTs who would like to transition to the Paramedic program are also eligible for scholarships. 

Jordan Chapin, a student at Northeast Texas Community College serving as the Texas Regional President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, spoke at the opening plenary session at this year’s Community College Association of Texas Trustees meeting in Houston.

She is already studying for the fall semester.  Her professor has approved her upcoming topic in Texas history.  This Friday, she plans to attend a dinner for those students in Honors Northeastinterested in being a part of this year’s film on Texas Suffragette, Minnie Fisher Cunningham.

The NTCC Career and Transfer Team will host a FAFSA Day event on Tuesday, July 19. It will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in BT 111. Staff will be available to assist students with completing their FAFSA application, so please bring parent(s) and student 2020 W2s and tax returns. 

The 2022 Kids Discovery College kicked off this week with more than 100 children participating. The two-week camp offers over a dozen fun and educational classes designed for kids ages 8-16. Class topics vary from cooking and theatre to first responder academy. 

Students interested in social work and sociology classes at NTCC are invited to attend an informational session on Thursday, July 21 from 1-2 p.m. in IA 105. 

NTCC hosted the first EagleGanza event of the summer this Tuesday. Anyone planning to attend NTCC for the first time this fall is highly encouraged to attend one of the three remaining dates!

NTCC Farm looks a little different this year.  While we have moved passed the COVID lockdowns the weather continues to prevent farming as normal.  The prices and inflation are also hurdles that we are navigating along with