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Police Academy Directors office at TJC West Campus. Director Lamb and his instructors are caught here interacting and laughing. From left to right Maggie Martin (Instructor) Mark Lamb (Director) and Taylor Bogue (Instructor)

Never Stop Learning: Inside TJC’s Evolving Law Enforcement Academy

Christopher Coyle, Multimedia Journalist October 10, 2025

The Tyler Junior College Law Enforcement Academy is undergoing significant curriculum updates to align with evolving state and federal standards, according to Mark Lamb, the director of the Law Enforcement...

Feathers up! Apache Belles!

Homecoming Parade Photos

Christopher Coyle, Multimedia Journalist October 10, 2025

Talking With the 'WG': A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green

Talking With the ‘WG’: A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green

Jared Hays, Journalist October 7, 2025

Q: What inspired you to choose James and the Giant Peach for this production?  A: Well, I've always loved the story, the novel my kids read when they were little. So, I've always been inspired by dolls...

Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center

James and the Giant Peach

Christopher Coyle, Multimedia Journalist October 7, 2025

TJC Theatre launches its 2025-26 season with a vibrant production of "James and the Giant Peach," a musical adaptation or Roald Dahl’s classic children’s novel. The show opens Wednesday, Oct. 8,...

Homecoming Week

Homecoming Week

Christopher Coyle, Multimedia Journalist October 7, 2025

     Tyler Junior College launched its 2025 Homecoming Week with a high-energy kickoff ceremony Monday afternoon outside the Rogers Student Center, marking the beginning of a campuswide...

TJC’s TPUSA

Christopher Coyle, Multimedia Journalist October 3, 2025

Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA’s chapter at TJC is reporting a surge in student engagement and a renewed commitment to its mission of promoting free...

Goalie, Joe Pollard (1), returns the ball to the field after an attempted goal in the second half of the game.

Domination Continues: Men’s Soccer stays undefeated with win over Angelina College

Josiah McKinley September 19, 2025

TJC Men's soccer continued their undefeated season with a win over Angelina College with a score of 4-0 on Saturday, Sept. 13. The No. 3 ranked team in the nation continued their dominant season by...

Anna Powell (10) works the ball past her opponent. Photo by Ian Frye

Hard fought battle comes up short: Women’s soccer team takes first loss

Josiah McKinley September 19, 2025

TJC's Women's soccer loss to Angelina College 0-1 on Saturday, Sept. 13, at Pat Hartley Field. The Apaches battled hard all game against the Roadrunners having many opportunities to put the ball in...

May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares

May the Advocacy Thrive: Victoria Olivares

Victoria Olivares May 8, 2025

Photo Taken By Imogen Brown. Victoria peers through the Jenkins Balcony to see a bright and powerful future ahead of her. Photo Taken April 21,2025 The DrumBeat has grown into one of the most welcoming...

Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams

Strive for the Highest: Bethany McWilliams

Bethany McWilliams May 8, 2025

Photo by Imogen Brown. Bethany McWilliams stands proudly towards the sky, looking at the limitless possibilities that await her journey after The Drumbeat. Photo Taken April 22, 2025 I have been...

Taking the leap: Lance Clements

Taking the leap: Lance Clements

Lance Clements May 8, 2025

Photo by Imogen Brown. I fully let myself be one with nature, gently laying my head on the flower bush. Through The DrumBeat, I have found a greater confidence in myself. Photo Taken April 21, 2025. Multimedia...

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