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In 1975, an optimistic graduate of East Texas State University, now known as Texas A&M  University – Commerce, received a job as an English/speech instructor at KC. For the past 39 years, he has served the college as an instructor, department chair for liberal and creative arts, and for the past five years as the […]

Disabilities can take a huge toll on people throughout the course of their lives. Some people with disabilities embrace them and others hide them. Sooner or later a person has to come the conclusion that they are who they are, and make the best of the situation. Brown has cerebral palsy. He was born prematurely […]

He could cook it, kill it and skin it by the age of 6. That is what David Belanger, first-year KC culinary instructor, says about his childhood. “I was a self-sufficient kid,” Belanger said. Being raised by his single mom, aunt and grandmother, it instilled in him a way of life and a passion: cooking. […]

Recently at 5 p.m. I went on a ride along with KCPD officer Sammy Wagner. Wagner came to KC from Trinity Valley Community College last November. “It’s not just about arresting students,” Wagner said as he explained why he does what he does. He said the officers are there for the protection of the students. […]

In her first year as an instructor at KC, Karen Dilday said she has discovered a number of students who are interested in three-dimensional printing. KC has two 3D printers on campus, and these printers do not come cheap. Each printer costs $20,900. The college was able to purchase these printers through grants and technology […]