The Eagles ran into a hot Navarro lineup Friday night, falling 11-2 in Game 2 of the Region XIV Tournament. Navarro collected 12 hits and used a big middle stretch to pull away despite Northeast battling throughout the night. Click here for free downloadable tournament photos. 

Offensively, the Eagles were led by Josh Staten, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and both NTCC RBIs. Jonathon Kent and Cameron Reiter each added hits, while the pitching staff worked through a patient Navarro offense that drew nine walks.

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The NTCC Eagles opened postseason play in dramatic fashion Thursday, edging Alvin College 2-1 to advance in the Region XIV North Tournament. Click here for downloadable photos from the game. 

In a tightly contested matchup, runs were at a premium as both pitching staffs delivered strong performances. NTCC managed just six hits on the day but made them count, plating single runs in key moments to secure the win.

Northeast Texas Community College baseball is celebrating an impressive list of postseason honors, as the Eagles earned multiple All-Region XIV and Region XIV North Conference recognitions following a standout season.

Kilgore College will soon host a Day Basic Peace Officer Course on the campus of Northeast Texas Community College, offering a local pathway for individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement.

The 775-hour course is scheduled to begin June 29, with a mandatory orientation set for June 23 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Classes will typically meet Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with some evening and nighttime training required. The program generally takes five to six months to complete.

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

Adam Richards was recently named the winner of the 2026 Elizabeth Chitsey Award, granted each year to the student of Honors Northeast who most exceeded expectations during their first year at NTCC.  The award comes with a $200 check.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $500 donation from Dwain and Linda Blount of Mount Pleasant. Their gift will be used to sponsor a student in the 2026 Work4College Program. Pictured (from left) is Nita May, NTCC Director of Development; Linda Blount, Dwain Blount and Mason May, Director of Work4College. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $50,000 gift from the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Pictured (from left) is Jimmy Smith, NTCC Dean of Workforce; Aaron Shelby, Co-President, Carroll Shelby Foundation; and Austin Maness, Director of the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute. The funds provided scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year for students in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a donation from the Jr. Delphian Club to support the NTCC Theatre Program. Pictured (from left) is Ladarrius Patterson, NTCC Theatre student, June Lass, Dr. Page Petrucka, NTCC Theatre Director, and Bonnie Hess. To learn more about the opportunities offered through Theatre Northeast, visit www.ntcc.edu/theatre or contact Petrucka at 903-434-8395 or ppetrucka@ntcc.edu. 

Brenda Godoy, a Mount Pleasant native, began her journey at Northeast Texas Community College as a first-generation college student, drawn by its affordability, close-knit support system, and strong mentorship. With guidance from faculty and encouragement from her family, she built a strong academic foundation that led to her transfer as a Jack Kent Cooke Scholar to Texas A&M University, where she earned a degree in Biochemistry in 2020.