The Northeast Texas Community College Emergency Medical Services program will hold an introductory coursein emergency care, called Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) from March 16 to May 25.

The EMR course is the first level for emergency medical personnel.† The EMR class provides the student with basic skills and knowledge necessary to assess and care for ill or injured people until professional advanced care arrives.††Those currently working or volunteering in daycares, youth camps, schools, industries, firedepartments, and law enforcement agencies can benefit with this training.<

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The NTCC softball team picked up its first win of the season Tuesday as the Eagles split a pair of games at Eastern Oklahoma, 4-2 and 1-2.

Kelsey Moulder got the Eagle offense started in first game as she sent a pitch over the left field wall for a two-run home run in the third inning.

Fans of Northeast Texas Community College Eagles Athletics now have a new way to keep up with their favorite teams. NTCC will use Twitter (@NTCCathletics) to post game information, updates, and scores.

"Twitter is a great platform for sports news. Many people already use it on a daily basis and it is simple and free to follow.

A 3-6 performance by Austin White and strong pitching performances from starters Greg Milhorn and Kyle Neely helped the Eagles jump to a 2-1 record during their opening weekend of play.

?We didn?t hit the ball as well as I would have liked this weekend,? Eagle head coach Josh Stewart said.

The film "Delivered: Saved By Grace" will be screened at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 3 p.m.

Northeast Texas Community College will host its second Education Summit on Thursday, February 7 from 7-10 p.m. in the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts. The general public is invited to attend. The Education Summit is the kick-off event for the NTCC strategic planning process that will take place over the coming months. What do you imagine NTCC could look like in 2020? Join us at the Education Summit to get in on the conversation!

The first 50 attendees will receive a gift bag! No RSVP is required.

Harmony High School parents and students are encouraged to attend a workshop to receive information on applying for federal financial aid and loans.† The presentation will be held Wednesday, February 27†at 6 p.m. in the Harmony High School library.† Anyone needing hands-on help completing financial aid applications are encouraged to bring their completed 2012 income tax return.† For more information, please contact Lynn Elms, High School Counselor at 903-725-5495 or Jennifer Myers, Northeast Texas Community College Coordinator of Dual Credit at 903-434-8257.