Northeast Texas Community College recently held a graduation ceremony for its Hopkins County Police Academy. Graduating cadets and instructors are pictured: Front row (from left): Lt. Tanner Crump, Brennan Bassham, Daniel McLarry, Alissa Foster, Amy Peacock, Wesley Salters, Charles Duke.† Back row (from left): Justin Findley, Melvin Jackson, Jim Dial, Develon Scott, Director Richard Jones.† Cole Dial is not pictured. NTCC is also accepting applications for an evening academy in New Boston and its traditional police academy on the main campus. Both begin in January 2017.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will present Christmas with the Nelsons Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, twin sons of Ricky Nelson, Christmas with the Nelsons tells the story of three family Christmases in the lives of America?s Favorite Family- The Nelsons.

?It has become tradition to have a holiday show at the Whatley Center and we are very pleased to bring you Christmas with the Nelsons.

NTCC offices will be closed and classes will not meet Wednesday, Nov. 23†through Friday, Nov. 25†in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Northeast Texas Community College is hosting an evening Police Academy (Basic Peace Officer Training) beginning January 9, 2017†at the Elementary School building in New Boston. The training program is 34 weeks and meets from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and every second and fourth Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost is $1,556 plus books and uniforms. NTCC offers affordable payment plans and this program qualifies for limited grant assistance for eligible students.

The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $35,000 gift from the Texas Pioneer Foundation. Fred Markham (left), Executive Director of the Texas Pioneer Foundation, is pictured presenting the check to Dr. Jonathan McCullough, NTCC Vice President for Advancement. The funds will be used to support the NTCC Work Scholarship Program. The Texas Pioneer Foundation is a private foundation that supports programs that will improve the quality and results of education for all Texas students.

The Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at Northeast Texas Community College recently enjoyed a visit from Aaron Shelby, grandson of the late Carroll Shelby and Co-President of the Carroll Shelby Foundation. Shelby visited with students and faculty and toured the facilities. The Shelby Foundation has been a major supporter of the NTCC program since Carroll Shelby himself took an interest in providing opportunities for students in Northeast Texas.

Northeast Texas Community College is now accepting applications for its upcoming Firefighter Academy. The program begins January 9, 2017 and runs through June 30. †Students will meet†Monday†through Thursday†evenings at the Central Fire Station in Mount Pleasant and alternating Saturdays.

The course of study will include†Firefighter I, Firefighter II, HazMat Awareness and HazMat Operations. The cost for the program is $1,664 plus books and personal protective equipment.

Theatre Northeast, the student theatre group of Northeast Texas Community College, will present its annual Children?s Play December 3 and 4 on the main stage of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.

Communities In Schools of Northeast Texas will launch ?Communities In Schools Believes In Dreams ? Christmas Project? -†a holiday program designed to connect generous groups and individuals with children who may not otherwise have the resources to celebrate Christmas.

Titus County Cares is excited to partner with Communities In Schools in this endeavor.† The Empty Stocking program has served our community well for many years and we look forward to blessing area families with the support of Communities In Schools Believes in Dreams - Christmas Project going forward.

Registration for the spring 2017 semester is currently underway at Northeast Texas Community College. Students may also register for the holiday intersession term.

Intersession courses run December 21 through January 6. These intensive online classes allow dedicated students to earn full college credit in about three weeks. Learn more about these classes at www.ntcc.edu/intersession.†The regular Spring 2017 semester begins on Tuesday, Jan. 17.