Pictured: Lance Hinson speaking at poetry reading. 

By: Dr. Andrew Yox, Honors Director

The Northeast Texas Community College Rodeo is in full swing, with plenty of action still ahead through Saturday at the Mount Pleasant Rodeo Association Arena.

Friday’s competition kicks off with slack events — including Tie Down Roping, Ladies Breakaway Roping, Steer Wrestling, Goat Tying, and Team Roping — beginning at 9 a.m. The excitement continues Friday night at 7 p.m. with a full rodeo performance featuring both timed events and rough stock.

The NTCC Men's and Women's Soccer Programs are proud to announce their newly remodeled soccer complex.

The redeveloped, fan-friendly facility features a front entry portal to greet fans, a wrapped food truck / concession stand, awnings to protect the faithful from rain and sun, a railing separating the fans from the playing surface, updated, branded windscreens and scoreboard, world cup style goals and nets, bench coverings for the players and coaches, as well as a new permanent sound system and a flag pole.

The Northeast Texas Community College men's and women's soccer programs, in conjunction with the United Soccer Coaches Association, will be hosting the annual Kick Out Cancer fundraising and awareness games on Tuesday October 14 and Friday October 17 at the Eagles Soccer Complex on the campus of NTCC, in Mount Pleasant, Texas.

Pictured above: Velazquez & Lockeby took first place.

The cornhole tournament at Northeast Texas Community College’s 40th Anniversary Community Picnic drew 13 teams for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun.

NTCC administrators and members of the Board of Trustees cut the ribbon after remarks at the 40th Anniversary Community Picnic. 

Northeast Texas Community College celebrated a major milestone on Saturday as around 1,000 people came out to campus for the 40th Anniversary Community Picnic. The event was filled with fun, laughter, and community pride as families, alumni, students, and friends gathered to mark four decades of NTCC serving Northeast Texas.

Pictured: Kenny Ferguston won best of show with his 1967 Chevelle SS.

Northeast Texas Community College held its 40th Anniversary Community Picnic on Saturday, Oct. 4th. Part of the festivities included an impressive car show that drew more than 50 entries from across the region. The event featured a wide variety of makes and models, showcasing everything from vintage classics to modern favorites.

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will open its 2025-2026 Heart of the Arts Entertainment Series with Four By Four on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) is excited to welcome the community to campus this Saturday, October 4 for the 40th Anniversary Community Picnic celebrating four decades of learning, growth, and community spirit. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the NTCC campus. Click below for a full schedule of events.

NTCC is proud to recognize former Eagle Esther Okoronkwo, who is continuing to shine on the world stage. After an outstanding collegiate career, Esther has gone on to play professionally overseas and is currently competing in Canada’s Northern Super League.