Hot Club of Cowtown comes to the Whatley Center

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host a performance by Hot Club of Cowtown on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m.

“When I first heard Hot Club of Cowtown I just knew we had to host them at the Whatley,” Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center, said. “They are fantastically talented musicians and they blend a variety of genres to create something completely fun and unique.”

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NTCC to present at MIT First Gen Summit

The NTCC CARE team, along with Student Success, will be presenting at the 10th Annual First Gen Summit, MIT, Boston, MA , on November 5th.  The First Gen Summit serves as a site for the meeting of the minds. First-gen students and their allies come together to identify problems, discuss grassroots solutions, and share what’s working on their campuses. The focus is on finding solutions identified by students who can work with their staff, administrator, and faculty allies to create change.  

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NTCC student, Ian Griffin, holds book signing

Northeast Texas Community College student, Ian Griffin, held a signing for his debut novel Birth of A Spy Couple on Thursday, Oct. 20 in the Student Union Building. Griffin served in the United States Army for 31 years. During this time, he lived in Germany for nine years. Living in Germany gave him a unique perspective of Germany and its culture. He has incorporated his experiences and observations into spinning a yarn that encompasses the characters of Rick and Katja.

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NTCC Rodeo is this weekend

By: Justin Hargrove, Assistant Athletic Director

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region will have the third rodeo of the 2022-2023 season in Mount Pleasant, Texas October 21st and 22nd. Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) will be the host of the Rodeo held at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Arena located on Greenhill Road in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

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MPEDC gives $25,000 for truck driving scholarships

The Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC) recently presented Northeast Texas Community College with a check for $25,000. This is a repeated initiative between MPEDC and NTCC. The funds, like before, are being used to provide scholarships to assist residents of Mount Pleasant and Titus County with tuition for NTCC’s Professional Driving Academy. Pictured at the check presentation is (from left): Dr. Kevin Rose, NTCC Senior Vice President for Student Success; Dr.

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Open Door Pregnancy Center

Open Door Pregnancy is a local resource for individuals facing an unplanned pregnancy and in need of knowledge, counsel, or even just a shoulder to cry on. You do not have to face this journey alone. Please contact Open Door Pregnancy for support and information. They provide free pregnancy test and ultrasounds 

Texas Mental Health Hotline

Texas Mental Health Hotline is a statewide organization that provides free resources to help people who are having mental health issues obtain the care and support they need in times of crisis. All Texans can access these resources, which are confidential and free. Help yourself or a loved one right now. 

Call 1-866-903-3787 right away if you need to speak with a mental health professional. Your call will be answered by a mental health professional who will help you in any way they can. You have access to a wide variety of resources.