Community News

TJC science center announces spring break schedule
The Tyler Junior College Earth & Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium has announced a slate of new dome shows — plus special operating hours during spring break.

TJC Board of Trustees honors Margaret and Jim Perkins for their philanthropic leadership
Jim and Margaret Perkins, longtime friends of Tyler Junior College, were honored during Thursday's TJC Board of Trustees meeting for their recent gift of property in their hometown of Rusk.

TJC welcomes new oak trees donated to rejuvenate iconic Jenkins Lawn
Tyler Junior College’s Jenkins Lawn is undergoing a restoration and rebirth, in preparation for the College’s upcoming centennial in 2026.

TJC presents dance production of ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ March 13-16
Audiences of all ages are invited to follow Dorothy and company on a Yellow Brick Road as they’ve never seen it before in Tyler Junior College’s original dance production of “The Wizard of Oz.”

TJC celebrates Arbor Day with tree-planting event
More than 300 Tyler Junior College students, employees and community volunteers gathered Friday on the TJC central campus to plant trees in celebration of Arbor Day.

TJC art club, culinary students host 2nd annual benefit ‘Souper Bowl’ event Feb. 4
TJC students are once again combining their creative talents to host their second annual “Souper Bowl.”

Tickets on sale for TJC’s 14th annual ‘Love Under the Stars’ event
Valentine couples can enjoy an evening of “Love Under the Stars” from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15, at TJC’s Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium.

TJC science center announces holiday hours, dome shows
The holiday season has arrived at the TJC Earth and Space Science Center featuring Hudnall Planetarium.

TJC to present 36th annual ‘Nutcracker’ ballet Dec. 6-8 and 13-15
The Tyler Junior College Academy of Dance is preparing for the 36th annual production of one of its most time-honored traditions, “The Nutcracker” ballet.

TJC to host 10th annual ‘Halloween at Home Plate’ costume baseball game on Oct. 27
Little ghouls and goblins — plus their mummies and daddies — are invited to a fang-tastic time at TJC’s 10th annual “Halloween at Home Plate” baseball game on Sunday, Oct. 27, at Mike Carter Field.