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Winners of 2025 Bowie Dancing with our Stars Competition
Montague County Event Raises Funds for Scholarships

Some of Montague County’s brightest stars traded their work shoes for dancing shoes at the Dancing to the Stars competition on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the Bowie Community Center.

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:13:00 CST
NCTC’s Darrell Smith Named National Award Winner by US Naval Sea Cadet Corps

The North Texas unit of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps is proud to announce that LTJG Darrell Smith has been named a national award winner.

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:00:00 CDT
2001 NJCAA National Championship Baseball Team
North Central Texas College Welcomes Home 2001 NJCAA National Championship Baseball Team
GAINESVILLE, Texas — North Central Texas College (NCTC) proudly welcomed back its 2001 NJCAA National Championship Lions Baseball Team during a special recognition ceremony held Saturday, March 28.
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CDT
NCTC dedicates nursing simulation center to Espinoza
NCTC dedicates nursing simulation center to Espinoza

Graham Regional Medical Center Chief Clinical Officer Enoc Espinoza will be an inspiration for future generations of nursing students who pass through North Central Texas College after a new facility was dedicated in his honor.

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:24:00 CDT
Dr. Brent Wallace, NCTC Chancellor; Carlos Pina, Key Construction; Rick Sims, BYSP Architects
NCTC Celebrates Groundbreaking for New Residence Hall in Gainesville

North Central Texas College marked a major milestone with the official groundbreaking of the new Clark Residence Hall, named in honor of the college’s founder, Randolph Lee Clark. The three-story, 54,000-square-foot facility will be located on the Gainesville campus and is designed to accommodate up to 150 students.

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:44:00 CDT
Lexie Broyles Grad Photo
Alumni Spotlight: Lexie Broyles

NCTC Alumni Spotlight: Lexi Broyles

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Roger Swift NCTC SBDC Director
NCTC Welcomes New Director of Small Business Development Center

The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at NCTC is proud to welcome Roger Swift, a dynamic and results-driven leader, to a key leadership role supporting small business development across the region.

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Mati Rigsby Headshot
Alumni Spotlight: Mati Rigsby

NCTC Alumni Spotlight Mati Rigsby

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Janet Morris
Newly Endowed Scholarship Honors Janet Morris

NCTC is honored to announce the establishment of the Janet Morris Red River Promise Scholarship, a newly endowed scholarship by Frank Morris, a long-serving community leader whose impact on the region and NCTC spans decades.

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:11:00 CST
Showcase Your Talent: NCTC Creativity Awards Accepting Entries

The Creativity Awards at North Central Texas College are once again open for submissions! This is the annual writing and art competition at NCTC that ends with the publication of Sonder and our yearly celebration. Anyone from middle school, high school, college, and beyond is welcome to submit poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction, and/or visual art for consideration.

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 16:21:00 CDT
Explore to Employ Red River Promise
NCTC Launches Explore to Employ Program Connecting Students to Local Careers

North Central Texas College (NCTC) is launching a new program to help students explore careers right here in Cooke County.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Expanded Scholarship Opportunity Supports Future Engineers at NCTC

North Central Texas College (NCTC) announces a generous donation from alumnus Troy Wolf to support the Red River Promise Scholarship Program and expand opportunities for students pursuing engineering pathways.

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 CST
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of Public Hearing for NCTC Tax Rate

Notice of Public Hearing for NCTC Tax Rate
A public hearing on a new proposed tax rate for NCTC in Cooke County will be held on 09/15/25 at 6:00 pm in the NCTC Board Room at 1525 West California St, Gainesville, TX 76240, BLDG 100.VIEW DETAILS

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:07:00 CST
2026 Spring Graduation Ceremony
North Central Texas College Celebrates Spring 2026 Graduates

North Central Texas College (NCTC) honored its Spring 2026 graduates during its commencement ceremony Saturday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. at the University of North Texas Coliseum.

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
NCTC Foundation Gala
NCTC Foundation Starlite Gala Celebrates Community Impact and Student Success

The North Central Texas College Foundation’s 2026 Starlite Gala celebrated the generosity and service of donors, alumni, and community partners who support student success and strengthen the College’s impact across the region. 

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Alumni Spotlight Presley Cox
Alumni Spotlight: Presley Cox

NCTC Alumni Spotlight Presley Cox.

Wed, 20 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Carnegie Classification Seal
North Central Texas College Earns “Higher Access, Higher Earnings” Carnegie Classification

North Central Texas College has earned national recognition from the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education as a 2025 Higher Access, Higher Earnings institution and Opportunity College, highlighting its commitment to expanding educational access, supporting student success, and preparing graduates for strong career outcomes and economic mobility.

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:00 CDT
Mavis Javier Alumni Spotlight image place holder
Alumni Spotlight: Mavis Javier

NCTC Alumni Spotlight Mavis Javier. 

Thu, 14 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
SBA Woman Owned Business of the Year
SBA Honors North Texas Businesses During Small Business Week

SBA Dallas Fort Worth District Office Announces Local Honorees for National Small Business Week 2026

Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 CDT
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer Shumate

Jennifer Shumate, Associate of Arts graduate and featured Alumni Spotlight.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:17:00 CST