The okra is still blooming at the Northeast Texas Community College Eagle Ranch!† Although the last month of August was hot and dry as expected, we are receiving the much needed rain today that will keep the okra blooming well into fall.† Thanks in part to the efforts of the work scholarship students this summer, we will have several jars of pickles, pickled okra, and relish to bring to market.† Come join us to end out the 2014 NTCC Farmer?s Market Season on a strong note!

Now is the time to start planting for a great fall garden.† Great fall plants include: greens, spinach, carrots,

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Kelli Knepp, a sophomore honors scholar at Northeast Texas Community College, was recently named the 2014 recipient of the $200 Chitsey Prize. This yearly prize is given in memory of Elizabeth Chitsey, whose daughters and grandchildren have had a far-reaching effect on Northeast Texas as educators and supporters of regional education on all levels.

The prize is unique in its efforts to identify a rising young scholar.

The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Men?s Eagles Soccer team†kept their†undefeated record intact after†knocking off both Eastern Oklahoma State College and Murray State College this†past†week. The team was named tenth in the nation by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America in the September 2 poll.

Jake Winship put the first point on the board for the Eagles 20 minutes into the first half of Wednesday?s game against Eastern Oklahoma State.