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- New scholarship honors Janet Morris, supports Red River Promise programDecember 18, 2025
- NCTC launches aviation partnership, expands career training optionsDecember 17, 2025
- Gainesville ISD schedules December Board of Trustees meetingDecember 12, 2025
New scholarship honors Janet Morris, supports Red River Promise program
A newly endowed scholarship established in honor of Janet Morris will support students pursuing education through North Central Texas College's Red River Promi…
December 18, 2025
NCTC launches aviation partnership, expands career training options
North Central Texas College has announced a new partnership with US Aviation Academy to offer FAA-approved Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) maintenance training at …
December 17, 2025
Gainesville ISD schedules December Board of Trustees meeting
Gainesville Independent School District Board of Trustees has scheduled a public meeting for December 15, 2025. All board meetings are open to the public, and …
December 12, 2025
NCTC receives workforce training grants exceeding $460K for vocational education
North Central Texas College and regional school districts received substantial workforce training grants, with NCTC securing $331,656 for registered nursing pr…
December 10, 2025
Muenster ISD wins 14th consecutive elementary UIL Academic Meet championship
Muenster Independent School District students dominated the UIL Academic Meet, capturing their 14th consecutive championship and finishing nearly 400 points ah…
December 5, 2025
Era ISD earns A rating for 2024-2025 academic year
Era Independent School District has officially received an A rating for the 2024-2025 academic year, reflecting the district's commitment to educational excell…
December 4, 2025
North Central Texas College receives state grants for nursing and welding programs
North Central Texas College has been awarded more than $330,000 in state funding for its registered nursing program, while a partner school district received a…
November 20, 2025
NCTC partners with Grayson College on leadership development program
North Central Texas College has joined Grayson College in launching the North Texas Gateway Program, an initiative designed to develop executive leaders in hig…
November 19, 2025
NCTC secures $2.375M grant to expand workforce training programs
North Central Texas College received a major grant to provide high-demand programs in electrical, industrial mechatronics, automation, robotics, and allied hea…
November 7, 2025
NCTC Red River Promise launches banking partnership to raise $25K for students
North Central Texas College's Red River Promise Program announced a five-year fundraising initiative with local banks to expand access to higher education and …
November 7, 2025
NCTC breaks ground on new Clark Residence Hall
GAINESVILLE, Texas — North Central Texas College marked a campus milestone with a groundbreaking for the new Clark Residence Hall, named for founder R...
October 31, 2025
Gainesville ISD deadline approaches for gifted and talented referrals
Parents, teachers, and community members have until November 1 to refer students for the district's Gifted and Talented program for the 2025-2026 school year.
October 28, 2025
Gainesville ISD bond oversight committee to meet October 28
The committee overseeing Gainesville ISD's bond projects will hold its second meeting next Tuesday to review progress on construction initiatives.
October 23, 2025
Gainesville ISD opens gifted and talented program referrals for 2025-26
Parents and teachers have until November 1 to refer students for Gainesville ISD's Gifted and Talented program for the upcoming school year.
October 22, 2025
NCTC selects two professors for prestigious state faculty program
Dr. Shalini Vij and Crystal Hall chosen as TCCTA Faculty Fellows for 2025-2026 academic year.
October 20, 2025
Valley View committee reviews district improvement plans Wednesday
Site-Based Decision Making Committee meets October 15 to evaluate 2024-25 progress and approve 2025-26 plans.
October 14, 2025
Valley View FCCLA hosts Halloween craft night for children
October 22 event offers hands-on activities with registration required by October 19.
October 12, 2025
Valley View ISD Launches T3 Engagement Series for Families
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Valley View Independent School District has announced the availability of the T3 Engagement Series, a comprehensive program designed to st…
October 7, 2025
Valley View ISD Announces 2025 Homecoming Court
VALLEY VIEW, Texas — Valley View ISD has proudly announced the members of its 2025 Homecoming Court, recognizing outstanding students who will represent the sc…
October 7, 2025
NCTC Hosts Cooke County College Fair
North Central Texas College recently hosted the Cooke County College Fair, bringing together representatives from colleges, universities, and career programs t…
October 6, 2025
Forestburg ISD Receives $131,838 Grant for Welding Training Program
Forestburg Independent School District has been awarded a substantial $131,838 grant from the Texas Workforce Commission to establish a comprehensive welding t…
October 6, 2025
NCTC Launches "Banking on Red River Promise" Fundraising Campaign
North Central Texas College has announced the launch of its "Banking on the Red River Promise" campaign, a five-year fundraising initiative targeting $25,000 t…
September 3, 2025