Drive for Kids fundraiser to benefit CIS

A fundraiser benefitting Communities In Schools (CIS) 草榴社区 Texas will be held Saturday, Oct. 10 at Pittsburg Primary School. The Drive For the Kids event, presented by Chrysler, will donate $10 to CIS for each person who test drives a vehicle between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Participants must be 18 or older with a valid driver's license. Dow Chrysler Jeep Dodge will be providing the test drive vehicles and will be on hand to answer questions. To learn more, contact Communities In Schools at 903-434-8212.
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NTCC offers free GED classes

The Adult Education Department at 草榴社区 is looking for dedicated students who would like to advance their earning potential by completing the General Education Development (GED) program. NTCC offers free classes in a variety of locations to help students develop the skills necessary to pass the GED exam and receive a high school equivalency diploma.

"Completing your GED can drastically increase your earning potential over a lifetime.
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Scott Wilhite named Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar

Scott Wilhite, a student at 草榴社区, has been selected by Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to receive a $1,500 scholarship as the 2015 Dr. Mary Hood Texas Region Scholar.

A father of three children, Wilhite enrolled in college after being laid off from his job. A political science major, he earned a 3.92 grade point average at 草榴社区 and became a member of Phi Theta Kappa. In addition to his work within the chapter, Wilhite took on a role coordinating a work scholarship program for NTCC鈥爐his summer.
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Continuing Education offers October courses

The 草榴社区 Continuing Education Department has a full slate of classes scheduled for this fall. These non-credit courses can be鈥爐aken for personal enrichment or for career training鈥爌urposes. Sign up is fast and there is no lengthy application process. To learn more or to sign up for any of these courses, call 903-434-8134 or鈥continuinged@ntcc.edu. Visit for more information.
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TRMC Auxiliary gives $4,500 for NTCC scholarships

The Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) Auxiliary recently presented the 草榴社区 Foundation with $4,500, which will provide six $750 scholarships to benefit students at NTCC majoring in an allied health field. Pictured receiving the annual donation is Nita May (third from left), NTCC Director of Development. Pictured presenting the donation is (from left) on behalf of the TRMC Auxiliary is:鈥燗rnold Ellington, Jeanie Willmon, Virginia Fortenberry, Sue Freeman and Hall Hix..
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