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Federal judge blocks ‘sanctuary cities’ ban

August 30, 2017 etcetera 0

By Philip Jankowski Austin American-Statesman (TNS) A federal judge has temporarily blocked the implementation of the “sanctuary cities” ban Senate Bill 4, a ruling that marks a major victory for opponents of the controversial law […]

Campus & Community

Photo gallery: 13th annual Big Tex Choice awards

August 29, 2017 etcetera 0

The 13th annual Big Tex Choice Awards were held in Fair Park on Aug. 27. Finalist and winners for the awards can be found at bigtex.com/food/choiceawards/

Campus & Community

Photo Gallery: Mashup Monday, Freshman Convocation, Pinterest Party

August 29, 2017 etcetera 0

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Life & Arts

The Knocks perform energetic, feel-good Dallas show

August 25, 2017 etcetera 0

By BRYAN PEREZ @TheEtCetera The Knocks performed a rhythmic and fun set paired with a beautiful arrangement of lights during a “private”, yet free show played outside of their current tour dates. The Knocks are […]

Editorials

Editorial: Eastfield bachelor’s degrees a victory

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

With more than 4,000 classrooms in need of qualified teachers, Eastfield and the Texas Legislature are taking steps to improve the quality and availability of pre-k through third-grade education in Dallas County. In three to […]

News

Certificate programs offer fast track to employment

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC Students, whether seeking a two-year or four-year degree, have increasing resources available through the continuing education department for workforce skill certificates and new programs that fit their interests. According to Workforce […]

Campus & Community

Not exactly what you would expect: Popular new businesses change the vibe along Garland Road

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

By JASMINE OLIVA @TheEtCetera A newcomer in his mid-20s wanders along a dark and desolate shopping center on Garland Road on a Wednesday night. He stops in front of a large wooden door. His eyebrows […]

Columns

Fascists, racists, Nazis can never be conservatives

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

With fringe, white supremacist groups that make up a tiny fraction of the “right wing” population in the U.S. becoming bolder and more public, a comparison between conservatives and Nazis is being drawn. That is […]

News

Law allows guns on Eastfield campus

August 22, 2017 etcetera 1

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC The “gun free zone” signs that adorned doors before Aug. 1 are gone and the “gun free” portion of the “drug free, gun free, alcohol free, tobacco free” signs leading into […]

News

Swords, guns and ballots: New state laws go into effect Sept. 1

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

An avalanche of new laws passed during the state Legislature’s biennial gathering will hit Texas on Sept. 1. Lawmakers banned texting while driving and sanctuary cities, but high-profile campaigns to freeze property taxes and designate […]

News

Trustees to vote on budget, policy changes

August 22, 2017 etcetera 0

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC The budget for the Dallas County Community College District will be brought to a vote in September along with several policy issues including maternity leave and vacation days for employees. The […]

News

To bee or not to bee? No question about it: Eastfield adopts new mascot

August 21, 2017 etcetera 0

By MACKS PREWITT and DAVID SILVA @TheEtCetera The buzz is out: Eastfield’s new mascot is the bee. The college keep the Harvester name and blue and orange colors, but ditch the long unused image of […]

Soccer

Women’s soccer squad has sights set on conference, national championships

August 21, 2017 etcetera 0

By JULIO VEGA @JulioVegaETC With a new season looming, the Eastfield women’s soccer team is hoping to once again compete for the Metro Athletic Conference title and make a run at nationals. The Harvesters have […]

Life & Arts

Pattinson, Safdie brothers combine for eccentric ‘Good Time’

August 16, 2017 etcetera 0

By DAVID SILVA @DavidSilvaETC There’s nothing Robert Pattinson loves to do more than crap on the “Twilight” saga and the subsequent fame it has given him. The international heartthrob has had a hard time finding […]

News

Throwing shade: Americans to witness first solar coast-to-coast solar eclipse in nearly 100 years

August 16, 2017 etcetera 0

The moon will cover the sun Aug. 21 in the first total solar eclipse to touch the continental U.S. since 1979. The eclipse will glide from Oregon to South Carolina, , passing through a total […]

News

NASA warns consumers of unsafe eclipse viewing glasses

August 14, 2017 etcetera 0

By SAM KILLENBERG The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.) (TNS) RALEIGH, N.C. — With the solar eclipse arriving on Aug. 1, eclipse viewing glasses are in high demand among people hoping to get a glimpse […]

News

Vote to extend maternity leave delayed until September

August 1, 2017 etcetera 0

By JAMES HARTLEY @JamesHartleyETC A potential change to Dallas County Community College District maternity leave policy has been delayed until September. The proposed change would give mothers four weeks of maternity leave, extending the current […]

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