“At first, I wanted to quit.” Jesus Vazquez says it without embarrassment. He was new to the optical field, overwhelmed […]
Profiles
The man who finds the cracks
Isaiah Eilander didn’t set out to become a finish inspector. He set out to become a father. When he learned […]
The Larry Story: Last of original TCC faculty retires
It’s 1967. Lyndon B. Johnson is president of the United States. American troops are deployed in Vietnam. The University of […]
Alyssa Garcia: Inspired by flight, driven by design
Granbury native Alyssa Garcia’s dream of designing parts for Formula 1 race cars was just always there. A self-described creative, […]
Virtually Unstoppable: TCC’s Garcia Muñoz wins national tech innovation award
When Jacqueline Garcia Muñoz opened a blank Excel sheet on her first day at Tarrant County College Connect, she wasn’t […]
From robotics to drafting: A journey fueled by curiosity and opportunity
Robotics wasn’t just a hobby for New Orleans native Salonia Baker, it was the spark that led to her joining […]
TCC alum Charles Williams: Transforming healthcare at home and beyond
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College alum Charles Williams grew up in Stop Six — a fine place, he’ll […]
TCC’s Kientz named 2025 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar
FORT WORTH, Texas — Madelyn Kientz, a standout business major at Tarrant County College Trinity River, has been named a […]
Rais Smith: From TCC to EdD
Educator Rais Smith’s academic journey reflects determination and perseverance, hard work and achievement. A dedicated scholar, entrepreneur and aspiring author, […]