Hope Smith

The Collegian — TCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- Starting Jan. 1, full-time employees will not receive a 2% cost of living raise if they are at the top of their salary range. At its meeting Nov. 20, the board of trustees discussed the Annual Compensation Plan, which addresses the allocated budget funds for employee pay.

The Collegian — NE government instructor Derrick Shelton, a New Orleans native, still lives with the impact Hurricane Katrina left on his life. Shelton was in Louisiana leading up to the tragedy and had to help his family evacuate the state before it was too late. "Honestly, I'm still experiencing Katrina even though it's been 20 years," he...

The Collegian — TCC student Maddox Moses Garza was shot in the torso March 27 in his parked car in front of an apartment complex, according to a Tarrant County medical examiner report. He was pronounced dead after being transferred to a hospital. According to the report filed by Fort Worth police, two suspects were arrested.

The Collegian — The TCC community stopped in its tracks April 8 as the moon passed over the sun, darkening the sky over crowds of cheering viewers. At TCC, all campuses hosted a viewing party for those who were interested in seeing the eclipse. Though some were concerned about the weather, everyone across the district had the opportunity...

The Collegian — It was a knock at Lourdes Laguna’s door around 4 a.m. that told her something was not right. When she opened the door, her son’s best friend told her that he was not responding to his messages. Her fears were confirmed when they found him in the hospital in critical condition. “Nobody comes to knock on a door with good news,” she said.

The Collegian - Tarrant County College — Kenya Ayers-Palmore said she was fired from her job as NE Campus president and is fighting back. “I am in the process of addressing the actions taken to remove me from leadership and cannot say more at this time,” Ayers-Palmore said in a statement to The Collegian.

The Collegian — In increments, NW Campus has begun to redevelop itself. One of the newest buildings, NW05, was a promise of something more, an example of the future. For NW student Jimmy Chestnut, a wheelchair user, it became something else.

The Collegian — TCC BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- The TCC board of trustees recently adopted a new tax rate reduction of 1.8 cents. Ronnie Watkins, executive director of finance and administrative services, presented the tax rate plan to the board at the Sept. 13 work session. He reiterated that he and his team worked hard to keep the taxpayers...

People Newspapers — After Russia invaded Ukraine again in 2022, LEAP Global Missions found a way to help Ukrainian hospitals with surgical support and bring some patients to the U.S. for specialized care.

People Newspapers — Natalie Nanasi views challenges on the southern border from an academic and personal perspective.

The Collegian — From her home in Mexico, there in her room sat large shelves of paint brushes in small cups, a picture, binders and Cristina Kahlo – photographer, traveler and artist.

People Newspapers — At St. Vincent de Paul Pharmacy, a young man living out of his car could access his insulin prescription, and a young girl could make it through high school.

People Newspapers — HIGHLAND PARK CITY HALL -- Two phases of development are on the way, which will include improved grading and drainage, landscaping enhancements, sidewalk connections, bench path improvements, an ADA accessibility ramp, landscape lighting, and irrigation.