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Coverage of Cooke County classrooms, board meetings, student achievements, and education policy that shapes our districts.

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  1. NCTC secures $2.375M grant to expand workforce training programsNovember 7, 2025
  2. NCTC Red River Promise launches banking partnership to raise $25K for studentsNovember 7, 2025
  3. NCTC breaks ground on new Clark Residence HallOctober 31, 2025
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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