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• Read more about NTCC to offer free GED classes in March

Have you ever dreamed of getting a short story published in a magazine or perhaps even having the next great novel listed on the New York Times bestseller list? Or, maybe you just have a good story to tell?

�������� and renowned author Lou Antonelli are offering Creative Writing 101 again at the Main Campus on FM 1735.

Antonelli?s short fiction has been published in the U.S., Canada, England, Portugal, India and Australia, and gathered up in four separate collections; the most recent ?Letters from Gardner ? A Writing Odyssey?

• Read more about Eagles Softball splits in tourney play

• Read more about NTCC Baseball powers through non-conference play

A stellar cast headlines the upcoming Theatre �������� †production of the celebrated and beloved comedy/drama†Steel Magnolias†by Robert Harling. The show runs February 26, 27 and 28 at 7:30 p.m. and March 1 at 2:05 p.m.

Students in Sarah Rainey's†philosophy and government classes are pursuing a voluntary final project surrounding water consumption and scarcity.

The average American household uses 300 gallons of water a day. Participants will "live" off just 1 gallon of water for three days starting next Monday, using a single gallon for all their drinking, washing, and cooking needs.

The intramural program at NTCC exists to offer a variety of sports and activities for students, faculty, and staff. Please see the attachment pertaining to the intramural sports tournaments taking place this semester on the NTCC campus.

The intramural program provides:

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• Opportunities for involvement in organized physical activities

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• Positive use of leisure time

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• Competitive and recreational alternatives

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• Opportunity for individuals to compete

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• Support others in athletic participation

According to a†report released last week†on the†economic impact of higher education in the state of Texas, the colleges and universities in Texas†have a combined economic impact equivalent to nearly 11% of the state's gross state product.†The†study†combined†three sectors (Public Universities, Community and Technical Colleges, and Independent Universities) of higher education in Texas†and concluded they are highly significant†drivers of the state's growing economy.

"While this report looks at the the state as a whole, it confirms that communities and individuals benefit†greatly†from ha