The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (EH&SS) on its stage Friday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. The group, which rose to fame in the Gospel community touring with The Gaithers, will bring their The Inspiration of Broadway show for the NTCC audience.

"Those who follow Gospel music will likely be familiar with Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. This is a great opportunity to experience their amazing vocal talent in a slightly different format," Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center, said.

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Five Scholars of Honors Northeast, in addition to Honors Professors Dr. Mary Hearron, and Dr. Andrew Yox represented NTCC at the 2014 meeting of the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC), November 6-9.† NTCC is the only community college in the nation to have featured scholarly student presenters continuously since 2008, and the only program in the nation, university or otherwise, to have featured two of its honors films in the last two years.

Pepsi recently made a $10,000 contribution to Northeast Texas Community College. The funds were designated to benefit the NTCC Eagles Athletic program. Dr. Brad Johnson (left), NTCC President, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement, received the gift on the college?s behalf.

Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery (right), of Scroggins, recently presented $800 to the†Northeast Texas Community College Foundation to help fund a special Honors Northeast project. Nita May (left), NTCC Director of Development, accepted the donation on behalf of the Foundation. The gift funds production costs for an upcoming film project titled†The Fergusons of Texas.

International Sulphur, Inc. recently made a scholarship donation to the Northeast Texas Community College Foundation.†Marci Henderson and Wade Powell†(from left), are pictured presenting a $5,000 check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough (right), NTCC Vice President for Advancement.

American National Bank recently gave $30,000 to fund the completion of the Northeast Texas Community College Eagles fieldhouse. The new American National Bank Fieldhouse will be completed by spring 2015. Pictured presenting the check to the NTCC Foundation is Vikki Goates†(second from left), Executive Vice President, Cashier, and CFO of American National Bank , and Brian Niblett, President and CEO of American National Bank. Accepting the gift on behalf of NTCC is Dr.

It is no secret that Northeast Texas is quickly becoming a premier destination for retirees and others from big cities looking for a slower pace of life. The lower cost of living and abundant land has resulted in a record number of folks purchasing small acreage farms in the area. However, you can only enjoy the scenic view for so long before you realize that you need to†do something†with all that land. This is where the Northeast Texas Community College Agriculture Program can help!