News & Updates

The new Northeast Texas Community College Professional Driving Academy recently celebrated the graduation of its first class of students. Antarius Morton and Marcus Allen completed the program and were awarded their certificates on October 1.  The four-week Professional Driving Academy includes 160 hours of training, DOT physical, drug screen, MVR and CDL permit. Students spend 50 hours in the classroom and 110 hours on the road driving. Instruction is provided by Michael Jones, who has more than 30 years of experience in truck driving. 

The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo Team made the long trip to Uvalde, Texas to compete in the Southwest Texas Junior College Rodeo October 2-3. Sophomores Peyton Cooper and Garrett Fields had a nice showing for NTCC. Peyton (Ivanhoe, Texas) placed seventh in Goat Tying, while Garrett (Quitman, Texas) placed sixth in the Steer Wrestling event.

This year’s COVID restrictions meant that for the first time since 2008, NTCC honors students were not able to travel as a group to the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the annual fall trip.  However, thanks to donors, administrators, and the Daingerfield Park staff, the group was able to travel as individuals to the patio of a local coffee shop, and then to one of the state’s most picturesque parks, Daingerfield on 25 September.  

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA/TASFA) form must be resubmitted every academic year. Also, just because you may not have qualified during the previous year, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply this year as well. The FAFSA/TASFA for 2021-2022 opens on Thursday October 1, 2020, so we’re encouraging everyone to get started as soon as possible!  

NTCC is proud to announce the release of our  new NTCC chatbot! The chatbot is part of NTCC's ongoing effort to provide the best services possible to our community. Ask a question anytime 24/7! Please visit ntcc.edu and click the "Chat Now!" button to start conversating with the bot!

Northeast Texas Community College is one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a new survey by The Great Colleges to Work For® program. 

Out of an abundance of caution, Northeast Texas Community College has cancelled Scare Affair 2020. The college’s annual Halloween carnival is a popular family event that is usually held in late October. However, due to COVID-19 concerns, the difficult decision was made to cancel this year’s event.

Northeast Texas Community College will host its annual National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) rodeo October 16-17 at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Arena.

Northeast Texas Community College is pleased to announce our new soccer coaching staff for the 2020-2021 year. New Men’s and Women’s Head Soccer Coach Zane Barnes will be joined by assistants Heather Brady and JD Perales to lead the Eagle Soccer program into the future.

The Northeast Texas Community College Honors Program is pleased to announce its Honors Students for the 2020-2021 school year. This includes nine Presidential Scholars and 11 Honors Scholars.