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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
Feathers up! Apache Belles!
Homecoming Parade Photos
Talking With the 'WG': A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green
Talking With the ‘WG’: A Q&A with Denise Weatherly-Green
Rogers Palmer Performing Arts Center
James and the Giant Peach
Homecoming Week
Homecoming Week
Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center
Building community through fitness: the role of the Apache Recreation Center
Talk to the hand: A Q&A with an ASL major
Talk to the hand: A Q&A with an ASL major
Throughout campus 50 new trees were planted with the help of organizations, facilities and student volunteers.
TJC community comes together to plant trees around campus
Updates at the Vaughn Library and Learning Commons
Updates at the Vaughn Library and Learning Commons
Photos by Victoria Olivares
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Debate like a woman — unapologetically.
Debate like a woman — unapologetically.
Does My Identity Offend You? - Say My Name
Does My Identity Offend You? – Say My Name
Photo illustration by Imogen Brown.
Does My Identity Offend You? – An American Masterpiece: Carved from Resistance
Soy hija de inmigrantes
Soy hija de inmigrantes
Un segundo idioma, otra vida: Mi Historia
Un segundo idioma, otra vida: Mi Historia
Alumni Association recognizes 10 graduates at Circle of Honor Banquet
Alumni Association recognizes 10 graduates at Circle of Honor Banquet
The referee stops the Apache vs A&M game. One of the Apache Football players takes down the rival A&M opponent. Photo by Sarah Passafaro
TJC Apache Football Vs. Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College September 27
South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC
South African Native Tristan Silence Quietly Making an Impact at TJC
Photo by Mojo Munsinger.
TJC overpowers Joliet in 14-5 victory with offensive explosion
The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed
The power of discipline: How Apache athletes push through challenges to succeed
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-26-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-26-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-12-2025
DrumBeat Shorts Puzzle Solutions 09-12-2025
The Apache Belles captivate the audience with their final performance, "Note to Self: Love the Line, Live the Dance," during their Spring Show at TJC. The dynamic choreography was created by Ruth Flynn and Christy Evans.
‘Note to Self’: The Apache Belles’ Spring Show
Meaning in the molding: How a TJC student found her creative freedom, expression through pottery
Meaning in the molding: How a TJC student found her creative freedom, expression through pottery
Puzzle Solutions April 25
Puzzle Solutions April 25
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Graduation: Class of 2021

Graduation: Class of 2021

Andrea Valdez
April 19, 2021
Photo by Andrea Valdez

Book Review: Erica Sanchez explores the ‘perfect’ archetype within Mexican families

Andrea Valdez
April 19, 2021
TJC student becomes semifinalist for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

TJC student becomes semifinalist for Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship

Andrea Valdez
April 19, 2021
TJC professor honored in historical journal

TJC professor honored in historical journal

Andrea Valdez
March 23, 2021
PATHway to Comfort provides food to the Tyler community

PATHway to Comfort provides food to the Tyler community

Andrea Valdez
March 23, 2021
Texas African American Museum preserves local and national history

Texas African American Museum preserves local and national history

Andrea Valdez
February 27, 2021
Record breaking temperatures, weather swept through East Texas

Record breaking temperatures, weather swept through East Texas

Andrea Valdez
February 27, 2021
An inside look at TJC's new performing arts center

An inside look at TJC’s new performing arts center

Andrea Valdez
February 15, 2021
New alert system notifies students of emergencies

New alert system notifies students of emergencies

Andrea Valdez
February 1, 2021
President Joseph Biden makes changes in his first five days

President Joseph Biden makes changes in his first five days

Andrea Valdez
February 1, 2021
Column: U.S. accepts COVID-19 as new norm

Column: U.S. accepts COVID-19 as new norm

Andrea Valdez
November 25, 2020
Unsung Hero: TRIO success coach keeps TJC students on track to reach goals

Unsung Hero: TRIO success coach keeps TJC students on track to reach goals

Andrea Valdez
October 27, 2020

Column: Living proudly between Mexican, American

Andrea Valdez
October 23, 2020
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month

Andrea Valdez
October 12, 2020
Student Senate Results

Student Senate Results

Andrea Valdez
October 10, 2020
Chief information officer maintains smooth technological operations

Chief information officer maintains smooth technological operations

Andrea Valdez
October 10, 2020
Student Senate moves online for meetings

Student Senate moves online for meetings

Andrea Valdez
September 14, 2020
Holley Hall in use as COVID housing

Holley Hall in use as COVID housing

Andrea Valdez
September 12, 2020
Starting college in a pandemic

Starting college in a pandemic

Andrea Valdez
August 25, 2020
UPDATE: TJC plans to tentatively start in-person classes on April 6

UPDATE: TJC plans to tentatively start in-person classes on April 6

Andrea Valdez
March 19, 2020
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