Texas College News

Texas College may soon have a special "gateway" entrance along Grand Avenue to make the area more pedestrian friendly and attractive, if the Tyler City Council gives its approval at its next meeting on May 22.

North Central Texas College regents approved a new contractor to remove hazardous materials from a building on the Gainesville campus at their monthly meeting held on May 9. During the March 25 meeting, the board approved Five Star Environmental, Inc., as the contractor to remove hazardous material from the 300 building at an expense of $76,604.

Members of the North Central Texas College graduation class walk into Lions Fieldhouse in Gainesville Thursday for the first of two Spring 2013 Commencement ceremonies.

But one signature from the governor could change that. State lawmakers approved a bill clearing the way for people with gun permits to bring their weapons to campus.

North Central Texas College offers many degree plans and certifications including one in business management.

A Texas man accused of stabbing more than a dozen people at a Houston-area college last month is set to return to court.

Fifth and sixth grade science students from Lindsay Elementary got an up-close look at how nursing students at North Central Texas College train to start a career in the medical field.

Miss Britney Anne Heath and Mr. Griffin Patrick McDonald, both of Houston, Texas, have announced their engagement and forthcoming marriage.

Ryan Linebaugh, son of Ronny and Portia Linebaugh, will be graduating in May with honors from Sweetwater High School.

Students and ensembles in the jazz studies program of the University of North Texas College of Music were recognized 16 times with DownBeat Student Music Awards this year - more than any other institution.

Dorothy Blaylock of Olney builds herself a hamburger during NCTC s graduation dinner, hosted by the Graham Education Workforce Center.

Caldwell Auditorium beamed with pride Saturday morning from parents, relatives and friends of graduates of the Texas College Class of 2013.

Hundreds of high school seniors gathered at City Bank Auditorium Friday for the Generation Texas College Signing Day.

Joe W. Specht, former McMurry University library director, was inducted into the University of North Texas College of Information Hall of Fame last week.

Members of the Belfast Area High School class of 2013 have been accepted to the following colleges and programs: Albright, Beal, Boston University, Brandeis, Burlington County Community College, Central Texas College, The Citadel, Colby Sawyer College, Culinary Institute of America, Dalhousie University, Drexel, Eastern Maine Community College, ... (more)

The Gainesville Area Visual Arts presented a $500 scholarship to Gainesville High School senior Gina Winters at April's GAVA meeting held at the North Central Texas College Visual Arts building.

A recent poll found more South Texas College students are against concealed handguns on campus than support the idea, but it remains to be seen whether packing heat on campus will become a reality.

Recent student winners from the annual Fashion Group International's Career Day in Dallas and seniors from the University of North Texas College of Visual Arts and Design will showcase their apparel and accessories at the school's annual ArtWear fashion exhibition, sponsored by Neiman Marcus.

Cooke County - The Cooke County Heritage Society will celebrate Gainesville history when it hosts its 30th annual auction celebration at 6 p.m., Friday, May 3 at the Gainesville Civic Center.

The AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language announces the appointment of Lee Rech, Esq., to its board of directors for the 2013-2015 term.