This week, the Texas House took historic action by finally eliminating the STAAR test. House Bill 4 would replace the high-stakes, one-time STAAR tests with shorter, more meaningful progress checks throughout the year. As the joint author of this bill, I’m so proud of the comprehensive reforms House Bill 4 makes to assessing student outcomes by putting timely data in the hands of teachers and parents, reducing classroom stress, and creating a smarter, fairer accountability system for our schools.
I greatly appreciate the support of countless parents, teachers, students, administrators, and other members of the public education community who wholeheartedly support this bill that finally alleviates the burden of high-stakes testing in Texas schools. I look forward to seeing HB 4 pass through the Senate and arrive on the Governor’s desk very soon.
With that, here’s an update from your State Capitol…
Capitol Update
With just a little over two weeks left in the 89th Legislative Session, the work in Austin remains at full throttle. The first major legislative deadline, the House Bill passing deadline, passed this Thursday as the lower chamber rushed to hear as many bills as possible before the stroke of midnight.
The House considered nearly 1,800 bills this week, with over 400 bills considered on Thursday alone. The House will now focus solely on bills authored in the Senate until the final deadline to pass all bills on May 27.
On another note, I am proud to report that HB 2000, Audrii’s Law, passed out of the Senate last Friday, May 9, and is now on its way to the Governor’s desk. As a reminder, HB 2000 closes a dangerous loophole in the law that allowed predators convicted of child grooming to stay off the Sex Offender Registry.
Tragically, the death of Audrii Cunningham was the catalyst for change to ensure that her death was not in vain and that we close all legal loopholes to protect our children from dangerous sexual predators. I am very grateful to Senator Nichols for sponsoring HB 2000 and moving the bill swiftly through the Senate. I look forward to Audrii’s Law receiving the Governor’s signature and becoming law in Audrii’s honor.
Finally, the House built upon its past measures of property tax relief by passing HJR 73 this week. HJR 73 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow certain taxing entities to freeze the amount of property taxes they charge on the homes of low-income Texans who are either disabled or at least 65 years old, and would also apply to a qualifying surviving spouse who is at least 55 years old.
I was proud to support HJR 73 on the floor of the House this week, and I look forward to the bill passing through the Senate and coming before the voters during the November 2025 constitutional amendments election.
The mobile office is still on the road again this month and our District Director looks forward to seeing you on May 21 at the Houston County Courthouse Annex in Crockett from 9:30-11:30 am, or at the Trinity County Courthouse in Groveton from 1:30-3:30 pm.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact my office if we can help you in any way. My district office may be reached at (936) 634-2762. Additionally, I welcome you to follow along on my Official Facebook Page, where I will post regular updates on what’s happening in your State Capitol and share information that could be useful to you and your family: https://www.facebook.com/RepTrentAshby/.
We have officially entered our summer, having capped off a great year with last Friday’s Commencement exercises. Following the ceremonies, we compiled our lists of Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners who graduated and earned academic honors. You can find those links below.
In addition, AC men’s soccer released its full schedule of instructional and ID camps for the summer. I’m also adding an easy link and graphic containing that information.
Here’s a quick rundown of the past week’s events, along with what’s coming up next:
AC Athletes Earn Degrees, Certifications at Commencement
Angelina College athletes finished off the biggest accomplishments of their young careers when they received their degrees and certifications during last week’s Commencement ceremonies. Click the following link to view the entire list of graduates:
Lady Roadrunners, Roadrunners Land on President’s, Dean’s Lists
Juggling a rigorous athletics schedule while “getting it done” in the classroom is no easy feat, and we’re proud to recognize those student-athletes who excel in those areas. The following link contains the names of those Lady Roadrunners and Roadrunners listed on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the Spring 2025 semester.
Along with the already-announced Camp Roadrunner youth camps for Summer 2025, the Roadrunner men’s soccer team has added both a Developmental Camp and an ID Camp to its list.
The Developmental Camp for players ages 8-14 will take place from 6-7:30 p.m. June 26-27 at the AC Soccer facility at the Larry Phillips Family Sports Complex.
The ID camp, used to identify prospective future Roadrunners, is for grades 9-12 and will take place from 6-8 p.m. on August 1 at the same location.
Click the following link for all registration and other information:
Over the past few years, Camp Roadrunner has become a “gotta do” event for youngsters throughout East Texas, with the recreational and youth sports camps drawing bigger crowds every summer.
Following are the dates for each Youth Sports Camp:
Baseball: June 2-5
Soccer: June 9-12; July 7-10
Basketball: June 9-12
Softball: June 9-12
Live Streaming Reminder:
All AC Athletics regular-season home games will be live streamed on TSBN Sports (a free streaming service for fans), with most of the conference road games also available for streaming. (This does not include baseball and softball fall games, as those are not considered official games.)
Once TSBN posts its schedules, AC fans simply need to visit the AC Athletics web site, look at the scrolling schedule in the middle of the page and click the blue “Video” link.
TSBN also offers an app great for smart phones, devices and smart TVs. (You’ve GOT to see those matches and games on the big screen.)
Reminder II: Admission to ALL Angelina College Athletics sporting events is free, as is the TSBN live streaming. Any other links offering streaming are scams.
Reminder III: For the most current schedule updates (especially for potential weather issues) visit the official Angelina College Athletics website (angelinaathletics.com). Fans can also receive updates on the AC Athletics Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and Instagram pages.
Upcoming schedules: No further games scheduled until August.
For any other information, contact Sports Information Director Gary Stallard at gstallard@angelina.edu.
Here in East Texas, we have some of the most hardworking, heart-filled businesses you’ll find anywhere. But did you know many of our hometown favorites are starting to catch attention beyond the Pineywoods?
With the right marketing and storytelling, even the smallest local businesses can become recognized across the state—and beyond.
What Holds Businesses Back?
A lot of great businesses stay small because they focus only on what’s familiar. They keep their branding, advertising, and outreach close to home. While community roots are important, it’s also important to dream bigger!
How to Take Your Story Beyond the Forest
1. Sharpen Your Brand Image
Make sure your brand looks professional, polished, and ready for a bigger stage.
2. Be Findable Everywhere
Grow your digital presence through your website, social media, and online directories so customers beyond East Texas can find you.
3. Tell Your Story with Heart
Texans (and Americans) love a good story. Share your roots, your mission, and what makes your business special.
4. Build Bridges with the Media
Getting your story picked up by news outlets, blogs, and influencers can take you from local favorite to statewide sensation.
5. Grow Without Losing Your Roots
No matter how big you grow, never lose the hometown spirit that made you special in the first place.
East Texas Businesses, Your Time to Shine is Now
At Texas Forest Country Living, we love seeing local businesses grow and shine far beyond our region. If you’re ready to dream bigger, we’re here to help share your story!
Springtime and recent rains seem to have brought about the horn fly on cattle in our area. The name be misleading as they congregate on cattle without horns. Introduced to the U.S. from Europe in the late 1800s, they were named “horn fly” because they clustered at the base of the horns on cattle. Cattlemen know the flies now congregate almost everywhere on the cow’s body.
Horn flies are the same color as a house fly but much smaller – about 3/16 of an inch in length. They lay their eggs in a freshly dropped cow manure pad where they hatch in about 24 hours. The manure needs to be less than an hour old because the female fly must deposit eggs inside the manure before the surface hardens.
The eggs will then hatch into larvae (also known as maggots) and after four to five days will pupate for a week to 10 days and then eventually emerge from the pad. Within two-three hours after emerging, they can be feeding on cattle, where they can take 30-40 meals per day.
The females can mate within two days after emerging and lay several hundred eggs a day later and for several days afterward. The entire life cycle takes 12-14 days in the summer. Horn flies appear on the first warm days of spring and are active until the fall and cool weather. They prefer warm, humid days.
Horn flies are quite the irritant for cattle as they puncture the skin to suck blood and usually are found on parts of the cow’s body not easily reached by the head or tail. Horn fly bites can cause extensive hide damage.
When temperatures are high, they move to the shaded parts of the belly. Unlike most flies, they remain on the animal day and night. Large numbers of horn flies cause constant irritation and can cause weight loss, loss of condition, and lowered milk production.
They can also transmit several diseases including Stephanofilariasis, a condition caused by a small parasite. This parasite causes the cattle to scratch and scrape themselves until they bleed to relieve the pain. Damage is so severe that it causes the large scars on the navels of many commercial cows.
There are many management practices and several products and subsequent methods of application to help control horn flies. Management practices include pasture rotation that helps break the life cycle and dragging small pastures and traps to break up manure pads.
There are biological control methods including mites, beetles and wasps that feed on the larvae as well as dung beetles, which help break up manure pads. Interestingly, the much-hated fire ant even helps to reduce the numbers of horn flies in the pasture as they consume the fly maggots.
Apart from waiting for natural control, stockmen have several options they can purchase to protect their cattle. Direct pest control methods include a variety of chemicals that are either self-treatment or applied as sprays, pour-ons, dips, ear tags, dust, back rubs, insecticide balls and in dust bags. Insect growth regulators (IGRs) in mineral or other feeds inhibit the larvae’s development into adult flies. Each product and application have pluses and minuses, but a combination of management and chemical control yields the best results if not complete control. Many savvy cattlemen use a combination of approaches that may include pasture rotation, ear tags, as well as an IGR.
For more detailed information on the active ingredients and methods of control, there is an AgriLife Extension fact sheet entitled “Protecting Cattle from Horn Flies” written by Dr. Sonja Swigert, an Extension Veterinary Entomologist with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. She has another publication that discusses other external parasites and their control. That one is called “Managing External Parasites of Cattle”. If you cannot find it online, feel free to contact your local AgriLife Extension office.
Angelina College officials and faculty members are pleased to release the names of 187 students named to the Dean’s Honor List for the Spring 2025 semester.
To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must have enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of college-level work and have attained a grade point average of 3.5 with no grade lower than a “C”.
The names of students who make the Dean’s Honor Lists are posted at the end of each long semester.
Following is the list of recognized students divided by town or city of residency (cities are in Texas unless otherwise specified):
Alto
Alicia Frederick and Quandre C. Raspberry.
Apple Springs
Colton R. Gerard.
Baytown
Evan M. Mendoza.
Bogota, Colombia
Paula V. Suarez.
Brenham
Ethan J. Jezierski.
Brookeland
Thomas J. Barlow.
Burke
Joseph A. Leinberger.
Center
Emily Cervantes, Carson R. Crouch, Lanaijha D. Johnson and David F. Wilson.
Chester
Garren R. Toler.
Coldspring
Kathy L. Want.
College Station
Klayton M. Kurtz.
Colmesneil
Summer J. Goins.
Corrigan
Viviana N. Magallan.
Crockett
Hannah E. Bertrand and Landon T. Graham.
Deer Park
Aubrey N. Graham.
Diboll
Kendra D. Bray, Tyler J. Cobb, Dessity Dejesus, Julia Gonzalez, Deandrea S. Ikpe, Kandyse L. Mendoza, Jose A. Ruiz and Rylea N. Terrazas.
Fort Worth
Avery N. Casper.
Give, Denmark
Anders L. Hauge.
Groveton
Jessica Hardy, Adriana Vazquez Mendoza and Zachary T. Yancey.
Houston
Eliomar Balmaceda and Jacob E. Tanguma.
Hudson
Jon D. Gonzalez and Kanaan M. Holder.
Huntington
Tieler K. Murrell, Jacie R. Read and Mayghan M. Willis.
Jacksonville
Maya J. Morales.
Jasper
Jessica M. Primrose and Ricki R. Richards.
Katy
Connor J. Ficarra.
Kilgore
Tate W. Truman.
Livingston
Abraham Cuellar, Jonathon W. Hammond, Krislynn Harwell, Logan J. Jetty, Zane Kramer, Evan T. Luna, Alexandra M. Matt, Courtney Thompson and Andrea D. Vazquez.
Los Fresnos
Joshua J. Munoz.
Lufkin
Nayely Alday, Esmeralda A. Almaguer, Mason C. Amerine, Morgan J. Armstrong, Jordan F. Boisdrenghien, Allison C. Brown, Alyssa K. Butler, Ashley Calamaco, Jace T. Camp, Cristina A. Castaneda, Ariana Castillo, Yanely Castillo, Daymond C. Chala, Kenley M. Clifton, Yolanda C. Crain, Marleny A. Cuc, Tabitha J. Dame, Jordyn L. Davis, Vianca De La Cruz, Andrea Diaz, Kristen K. Dunn, Sarah L. Edwards, Amy P. Escobedo, Alyssa Fee, Tavorian M. Foreman, Leyla L. Garcia, Garrett D. Gipson, Kaeleigh C. Goins, Eva K. Guerrero, D’Marion O. Hobson, Shirla Jones, Yessenia Juarez, Jaran Karle, Erin A. Kenebrew, Alicia M. Lester, Johanna A. Macias,
Macy L. Mahan, Carson Z. Martin, Ashley Martinez, Nathaniel Martinez, Alyson R. McGaughey, Tryston K, McGee, Zane H. McMurry, Alex S. Mendoza, Yajaira A. Mendoza, Joseph C. Miller, Gianna M. Molina, Sidney E. Moore, Verania F. Paulin, Jessa F. Phillips, Grace Pivonka, Jackson J. Powell, Johnathan D. Prather, Bree Pritchard, Gerardo Ramos, Angel M. Reeves, Lizbeth Reyes, Xiomara Rodriguez, Nataly Romer, Valerie C. Runnels, Caleb X. Salinas-Hackett, Jennifer Sandoval, Kate Sebesta, Devon M. Smith, Skyler L. Smith, Lauren M. Staggs, Alan G. Torea, Rosa M. Torres, Savannah K. Trevathan, La Sha D. Turner, Yesenia D. Vidal, Deleasia D. Wallace, Gabrielle E. Wallace, Nathaniel Weiner, Ebony L. Wright and Regina A. Carrizales.
Lumberton
Dylan T. Hampshire.
Milam
Evan G. McFarland.
Montgomery
Madison B. Johnson.
Moscow
Joseph S. Aiena.
Nacogdoches
Nancy Ard, Brianna I. Bocanegra, Sherlyn Bustillo-Sanchez, Alma S. Corona-Ortiz, Quenetha M. Cotton, Elizabeth N. Dales, Lauren D. Edwards, Amanda B. Emerson, William S. Fitzgerald, Angel E. Henry, Eleazor A. Hernandez, Erin E. Hill, Caitlyn N. Larsen Southwick, Leslie J. Montoya, Paxton M. Parks, Tatiana D. Price, Thomas G. Roderick, Nicolas Rojas, Ericka G. Solis and Stephanie L. Wallace.
Niksik, Montenegro
Boris Perucica.
Parbat, Nepal
Smriti Ghimire.
Pollok
Jolie A. Garcia, Jonathan Garcia and Jonacy R. Maldonado.
Port Neches
Katherine H. Page.
Porter
Jorge Rivera.
Round Rock
Carson E. Reeves.
Rusk
Christopher L. Hall.
San Augustine
A’Nesiya K. Burrell, Mia I. Carcamo, Kaetlyn R. Castleberry, Jareli T. Castro Gallardo, Kiana N. Collins and Ruby Rubio.
Shelbyville
Shermise T. Crockett.
Spring
Kristopher E. Grimes.
Treviso, Italy
Lumturie Berushi.
Victoria, British Columbia
Taylor Milliken.
Vidor
Landon W. Bailey.
Warren
Jamie K. McKee.
Wells
Willow S. Courtney.
Weslaco
Elizabeth Craig.
Wharton
Hayden W. Albert
Woden
Angel B. Hogan.
Woodville
Amaya Wagner.
Zavalla
Kasen L. Blair, Haley R. Coronada, Jayden A. McCoy, Carson S. Shives and Jonathan M. Vaughn.
When most of us think about trimming energy costs, we picture switching bulbs or sealing drafts. But for many factories, sawmills, and food processors across the Pineywoods, a far bigger opportunity is hiding in plain sight: the sales tax baked into every electric or natural-gas bill. Under Texas law, if more than half of the power that flows through a single meter is used directly for manufacturing, that entire bill can be sales-tax free—and you can even reclaim taxes you’ve already paid. The key is a predominant-use utility study.
What’s a Predominant-Use Study, Anyway?
Think of it as a forensic audit of where every kilowatt-hour (or cubic foot of gas) goes:
Inventory every load tied to the meter—from 200-horsepower chippers to high-bay LED lights.
Classify each load as exempt (directly touches the product) or taxable (office AC, break-room fridge).
Run the math over 12 consecutive months to see whether exempt use tops 50 percent.
Certify the report—usually with a Texas-licensed Professional Engineer—and file a simple exemption form with the utility.
If your exempt slice wins the 50-percent race, the entire meter flips to tax-free status until your load mix changes.
Local tip: Many plants lose their exemption because office circuits share the same meter. Asking the utility for a second meter—or sub-metering the front office—often tips the scales back in your favor.
Why Bother Now?
Power prices have whipsawed since Winter Storm Uri, and every penny counts. For a mid-size plant burning $40,000 a month in electricity, knocking off 6–8.25 percent sales tax can free up $30,000–$40,000 a year—money that can hire workers, buy safer equipment, or fund community projects. Even better, the Comptroller allows qualified businesses to look back up to four years for a refund on tax already paid.
Getting Started
Pull the last 12 months of power and gas bills.
Walk your facility with an engineer or energy consultant to document equipment and run hours.
Ask whether re-metering offices or warehouses would boost your exempt percentage.
File the study and exemption form; then follow up with your accountant about refund claims.
For many East Texas manufacturers, this is the lowest-hanging fruit on the energy-savings tree—no new equipment, no production downtime, just smart paperwork.
This article is part of a regular weekly column provided by Amerigy Energy, your East Texas partner for competitive electricity plans and practical energy advice.
On May 8, 1945 the Allied forces celebrated Victory in Europe Day after the defeat of Nazi Germany. During the war, more than 1,500,000 military personnel came to Texas for training. There were 142 major military installations across the state, and more than 750,000 Texans served in uniform during the war.
Here are five things happening around your state:
1. Stephen F. Austin State University enters compact with area community colleges
Stephen F. Austin (SFA) has created expansive partnerships with surrounding institutions for an expedited transfer process. Students are guaranteed admission to SFA when transferring from institutions within the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance. SFA has partnered with 17 universities from the region, and three (soon to be four) of the universities are part of the Lumberjack Transfer Alliance. East Texas schools who have entered the partnership include: Angelina College, Panola College, Tyler Junior College, and soon Kilgore College. We are fortunate to have so many quality institutions of higher education in East Texas. The collaboration of these schools will undoubtedly benefit our communities and workforce.
2. Bill to allow hunting of invasive sheep from a helicopter passes
Senate Bill 1245 by Senator César Blanco, which has passed both chambers, would allow hunters to use helicopters to hunt aoudad sheep west of the Pecos River. Aoudad sheep, also known as Barbary sheep, were imported to Texas in the 1950s from Northern Africa to provide additional hunting game. Since their arrival, aoudad have proven to be difficult to keep fenced and in recent years, researchers have learned aoudad can carry mycoplasma ovipneumonia (MOV). MOV is a pneumonia-causing bacteria that can be transmitted between animals through shared water sources. As aoudad populations have surged, native species have suffered. By adding aoudad to the list of animals that can be hunted from a helicopter, we can better protect the posterity of native species.
3. Agreement reached between chambers on property tax relief
Legislation is moving forward to put $51 billion toward relieving property taxes in the next biennium. This week, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced proposals that have passed out of the Senate on significant tax breaks. The proposal will increase tax breaks for homeowners, cut taxes for older and disabled Texans, and increase the inventory tax exemption for businesses. Senate Bill 4 raises the homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000. Additionally, Senate Bill 23 raises the homestead exemption for 65+ and disabled Texans from $10,000 to $60,000. Collectively, these residents will be eligible for $200,000 in property tax relief. House Bill 9 passed out of the Senate Local Government Committee this week which would exempt up to $125,000 of businesses’ inventory from taxation by any taxing entity. I was proud to coauthor both SB 4 and SB 23.
4. Effort to end Texas Lottery Commission following scandal
As we reach the last few weeks of the legislative session, the Legislature contemplates the future of the Texas Lottery Commission. Lottery couriers, or services that facilitate online purchasing of lottery tickets, have exploited loopholes in the format of the lottery by printing physical lottery tickets at licensed retail stores and then sending digital scans of the tickets to customers. This has increased sales to out-of-state customers and minors via digital methods. This year the Lottery Commission is under review by the Sunset Advisory Commission. The Sunset Commission reviews the “nuts and bolts” of agencies every 12 years to determine if the agency is operating at peak efficiency. As allegations of fraud have surfaced, a critical review of the Lottery Commission is especially important. The Texas Lottery generates about $2 billion for schools annually. Ensuring the ethical operation of the lottery and addressing potential corruption will be essential if the Legislature continues the Texas Lottery.
5. Accepting scholarship applications for Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program
As a state senator I have the honor of appointing one student each year to receive the Texas Armed Services Scholarship Program (TASSP) initial conditional scholarship award. The scholarship is available to eligible graduating high school seniors who will be working to complete a baccalaureate degree and become a member of the Texas Army National Guard, Texas Air National Guard, Texas State Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Merchant Marines or pursue a commission in any branch of the armed services of the United States. If you live in Senate District 3 and are interested in this scholarship, please send the required material to robert.nichols@senate.texas.gov. Applications must be received no later than July 15, 2025. For questions please call my Jacksonville office at 903-589-3003. For more information and details on the application please visit www.hhloans.com.
Angelina College’s Associates Degree Nursing Program on Thursday recognized 59 new nurses entering their chosen professions with a traditional pinning ceremony held inside AC’s Shands Gymnasium.
Dr. Winifred Ferguson Adams, Dean of School of Health Careers, also announced those students receiving special recognition. Those included Nina Martinez Potter (Highest GPA), Emmery Copertino (Most Outstanding Clinicals Student) and Rosalynn Wesley (Overall Most Outstanding Student).
Rosalynn Wesley (left) receives her Overall Most Outstanding Student award from Dr. Winifred Ferguson Adams, Angelina College’s Dean of Health Careers. Wesley was one of 59 new nurses pinned during Thursday’s traditional ceremony held on the AC campus. (Gary Stallard photo for AC News Service)
As Peggy Mortensen announced their names, the new grads received their traditional pins from friends, family members or AC staff members before Nancy McClurg led the recital of the “Nightingale Pledge”
Following is the list of graduates with home towns as provided. (*Denotes LVN-RN Transition):
Faculty members include Dr. Winifred Ferguson Adams, Dean of School of Health Careers; Sandra Brannan, Director of Nursing Programs; Kelly Durr, Toni Fleming, Allison Gray, Vergie Hines, Kathy Jackson, Koshy Jose, Nadia Martindale, Nancy McClurg, Kathy McNeese, Anna McReynolds, Linda Moran, Peggy Mortensen, Amber Murphy, Henrietta Sells and Bobbie Williams.
For further information on health career training at Angelina College, email healthcareers@angelina.edu.
In a world where data breaches make national headlines and consumer confidence is more fragile than ever, trust has become a currency businesses can’t afford to lose. For companies across East Texas, the question isn’t just about what services you provide—it’s about how securely you manage the information you’re entrusted with.
Compliance Is More Than a Checklist
Regulations like HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and others are often seen as red tape, but they’re really a blueprint for responsible digital stewardship. These standards exist not to create bureaucracy, but to help businesses safeguard sensitive data and operate with transparency.
Meeting compliance requirements means:
Taking responsibility for customer data
Following industry best practices for security
Showing clients and partners that your business is dependable
Security Is the New Standard of Professionalism
While compliance gets you through an audit, it’s security that protects you every day. That includes everything from password management and employee training to network monitoring and secure backups.
As Alec Castleberry puts it: “You can’t build customer trust if you’re vulnerable to attacks you didn’t see coming.”
What’s at Stake
Fines for non-compliance can reach into the tens of thousands—even for small businesses
A data breach can cost you customers and damage your reputation
A single misstep in data handling could trigger lawsuits or regulatory action
In today’s climate, compliance and cybersecurity aren’t optional—they’re expected.
The Takeaway
Whether you’re running a healthcare clinic, a retail operation, or a service-based business, the rules are the same: Customers need to know their data is safe.
Local companies that invest in compliance and security not only avoid costly missteps—they build trust that turns into long-term loyalty.
Angelina College is pleased to release the list of graduates for the Class of 2025, with nearly 700 students (including the fall graduates) having received their degrees and/or certifications in various fields of study. These conferred degrees and certifications encompass all graduates from summer and fall semesters (2024) and the Spring 2025 semester.
Angelina College president Dr. Michael Simon addresses the crowd during one of Friday’s Commencement exercises held inside Shands Gymnasium. The ceremonies conferred degrees and certifications on nearly 700 new AC graduates. (Melissa Durham photo for AC News Service)Angelina College students join the procession toward Shands Gymnasium during Friday’s Commencement exercises. AC held three ceremonies to recognize the nearly 700 new graduates and their accomplishments. (Jessica Deel photo for AC News Service)
Following is the Spring 2025 graduates list divided by hometown of record and including the applicable degrees and/or certifications earned. (Cities are in Texas unless otherwise specified.)
Alto
Alex Cervantes, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Esperanza Jacqueline Cuevas Moreno, AAS, Nursing; and Skyler L. Gowin, AA, General Studies.
Angleton
Riley Santos Davila, AA, General Studies.
Apple Springs
Anastasya Karenina Ford, AAT, Teaching; Colton Richard Gerard, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; and Clara A. Potts, CERT-1, Cisco Certified Network Associate.
Brenham
Ethan Jezierski, AA, Business Administration and Management.
Bronson
Valerie N. Medina, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty.
Maria Nandita Escobar Andrade, AA, General Studies.
Center
Emily Cervantes, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; and Jacob Brian Morris, AA, General Studies.
Chester
Brianna Nicole Cowan, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Jordan Breann Liljequist, AAS, Nursing; and Thomas Cole Standley, AA, General Studies.
Chireno
Jack Andrew Kilmer, AAS, Electronics Technology.
Cleveland
Dallas Pearl Holder, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies.
College Station
Samuel David Nitzke, AA, General Studies.
Colmesneil
Douglas Evelyn Dinger, AA, General Studies; Kylie Lynn Dinger, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Grace Marie Eddins, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Dylan Andrew Martin, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; and Phillip R. Ryan, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty.
Corrigan
Edwin Corona, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Marlene Coronado, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Samantha N. Garcia, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Shayde Loving, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; and Zackary David Purvis, AA, Health and Physical Education.
Crockett
Mohammed Hasnain Asad, AA, General Studies; Hannah Elizabeth Bertrand, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; and Demetrica Lenee Griffin, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track.
Crosby
Sean Michael Bazmore, AA, General Studies.
Cushing
Allison Diane Beathard, AAS, Nursing; and Angelica Lopez-Ramirez, AAS, Nursing.
Dallas
Samantha Lizette Vargas, AAS, Nursing.
Diboll
Jafet Banuelos, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Kendra Darlene Bray, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Cristian Andres Compean, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Layla Paloma Escobedo, AAS, Criminal Justice, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Stephanie G. Eurioles, AA, General Studies; Tarvia Che’Kara, Evans, AA, Business Administration and Management; April Falcon, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Hilda Grace Herrera, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Melanie Lopez, AAS, Respiratory Care; Kaydi Brooke Mobley, CERT-1, Office Administration; Caitlyn Phillips, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Maliyah Janae Phipps, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Miriam Plascencia, AAS, Business and Supervision; Valeria Guadalupe Rodriguez Fuentes, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Juan Fernando Rosales, AA, Business Administration and Management; Yoana Salinas, AAS, Pharmacy Technology; Bella Anahi Sepulveda, AAS, Child and Family Development, CERT-1, Child and Family Development Level 1; Carlos Alberto Solorzano, AAS, Surgical Technology; Riley Lynn Tate, AAS, CERT-1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Emma Marie Terrell, AA, Business Administration and Management; Diane M. Thomas, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Reagan Mackenzie Toole, AAS, Nursing; and Kolby Ray White, AA, General Studies.
Garland
Carleece K. Gates, AA, General Studies.
Garrison
Leticia De La Torre, AAS, Nursing; and Evelyn Flores, AAS, Nursing.
Goodrich
Lidia Merino, AAS, Nursing.
Grapeland
Emma Grace Saxon, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-CDA Level 1.
Sayree Ryann Bullock, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Angela Kay Henderson, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Mi’Telius Teanthony Hoyle, CERT-1, Basic Welding; and Bret Joseph Procella, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic.
Houston
Eliomar Balmaceda, AA, General Studies; Shanice Genea Ferguson, AA, General Studies; Taegan Moore, AA, General Studies; and Jacob Eric Tanguma, AA, Health and Physical Education.
Humble
Kyle Roderick Morgan, AA, General Studies; Jamya Whitfield, AAS, Nursing.
Huntington
Sara Brady Bingham, AAS, Nursing; Mallory Kate Boston, AAS, Nursing; Brandon Read Feldpausch, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Troy Michael Havard, AA, General Studies; Mahogany Jarae Hodge, AA, General Studies; Tanisaiah S. Ligones, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Buck Theron Liljenquist, CERT-2, Advanced Welding; Kolton Kim Liljenquist, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Rebecca Marie Martinez, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Karly Jean Matlock, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Tieler Kane Murrell, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Chase Andrew Phillips, AAS, Criminal Justice; Angel Emilio Rocha, AAS, Diesel Technology; and Angelica Maria Rojo, AAS, Business and Supervision.
Huntsville
Autumn Lea Adams, AS, Health Science; Cooper Lynn Molnes, AA, General Studies.
Ibague, Colombia
Laura Camila Rico Echeverry, AA, General Studies.
Jacksonville
Briley Lane Carter, AAS, Surgical Technology; and Jose Ignacio Solano, AA, General Studies.
Jasper
Jessica Araceli Escalante, AA, General Studies; Dakota Joyce Fancher, AAS, Nursing; Kathryn Lynsey Neely, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Kari Michelle Shellhammer, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Tack; and Lanie Michelle Whitton, AAS, Pharmacy Technology.
Katy
Mark James Henderson, AA, Business Administration and Management.
Kennard
Ava Elise Barclay, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Ayanna Z. Blake, AAS, Radiologic Technology.
Kingwood
Cooper Christian Amarantos, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; and Maha Mirghani Mohamed, AA, General Studies.
Kirbyville
Carmen Key, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Felicia Renee Ratcliff, AA, General Studies.
Livingston
Heather Doria Battise, AA, Business Administration and Management; Sabrina Gail Bayer, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Brandy Lynn Blaine, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Chandler Conrad Brown, CERT-1, Drafting and Design Technology; De’Breonia Lee’Shae Cooper, AAS, Nursing; Maria Paloma Gutierrez, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Jonathan Wayne Hammond, CERT-1, Cisco Certified Network; Gabriel Ares Harrell, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Operator, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Computer Numeric Control; Jessica Leigh Hollie, AA, General Studies; Ty A. Hunter, AAS, Business and Supervision; Coral Alerin Leitzell, AA, General Studies; Billy Joe Lewis, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Tyler A. Parrish, AAS, Nursing; Brooke Pond, AAS, Child and Family Development; Crystal Faith-Piper Reddicks, CERT-1, Office Administration; Jayden Kyle Shoellhorn, AAS, Criminal Justice; Payton Matthew Sturm, AA, General Studies; Chasity Marie Valderez, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Steven Paul Watson, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Shikedra Monique Wright, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1.
Longview
River Lanier Hulsey, AA, General Studies.
Lovelady
Lisa R. Miley, AA, General Studies.
Lufkin
Jesse Acevedo, CERT-1, Welding; Eridani Aguilar, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Jakob Daniel Aguilar, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Efunwale Ifeoluwa Opeyemi Akinlade, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Olorunjenmose T. Akinlade Ajose, AA, Business Administration and Management; Joel Andrew Alamo, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Brandon Lee Alexander, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Brenden Kyle Alexander, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Morgan M. Alvarado, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Julian Ariel Alvarez, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Lindsey Suzanne Anumula, AA, General Studies; Miguel Arellano, AAS, Machine Tool Technology, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Operator; Morgan Jennifer Armstrong, AA, General Studies; Emily Marie Bagwell, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Shamekia R. Banks, AA, General Studies; Alex J. Bara, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Daniela Barron Corona, AAS, Business and Supervision; Triniti Renee Bell, AAS, Business and Supervision; Kristina R. Belschner, AS, Health Science; Isaac Miller Bentley, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Desaray Black, AAS, Nursing; Jordan F. Boisdrenghien, AA, General Studies; Michael Douglas Brannin, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Ashley Calamaco, CERT-1, Drafting and Design Technology; Landon Tyler Campbell, AA, General Studies; Megan Nicole Campbell, AA, General Studies; Regina Anahi Carrizales, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Sapphire G. Carter, CERT-1, Real Estate Sales; Cristina Arrazolo Castaneda, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Peyton Elizabeth Cloyd, AA, General Studies; Shalyn Danielle Denise Cofer, AAS, Business and Supervision; Fabian Ezequiel Cordero, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Jaxton Cordova, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Fernando Ismael Coronado, CERT-1, Intermediate Welding; Miguel Angel Corral, CERT-1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Daniela Nicole Cortes, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Ramiyah Samone Cranford, AAS, Pharmacy Technology; Tessa Cryer, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Marleny A Cuc, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Daniel Cuevas, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Adonaia G. Curtis, AA, General Studies; Aven James Dall, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Angela Lidia David, AAS, Nursing; Jordyn Leigh Davis, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Lamonda Nicole Davis, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Administrative; Scott Casey Davis, AAS, Drafting Design and Technology; Tasha Ray Dodd, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Anette Ruby Dominguez, AAS, Nursing; Jacobo Duron, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Tionna Kashae Eberlan, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Danita Ellis, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialist; Eric Enriquez, CERT-1, Cisco Certified Network Associate, CERT-1, Networking-Cybersecurity Specialization; Gabriella Escobedo, AAS, Nursing; Jacqueline Genesis Espinoza, AA, General Studies; Karsen Wayne Evans, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Bridgett Ferguson, AA, General Studies; Armani Raquel Flemons, AAS, Nursing; Shevasitti Drashea Flemons, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Tavorian Montrae Foreman, AA, General Studies; Alejandra Isabel Frazier, AA, General Studies; Dereck Del Angel Gamez-Salas, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration – Commercial; Janet Araceli Garcia, AAS, Child and Family Development, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Jose Mauricio Garcia, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Julian Antonio Garcia, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Ceanna Mary-Rae Garner, CERT-1, Automotive Technology; Ana Rubi Garrido, AAS, Nursing; Victor Aidan Garza, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Desirae Josslyn Giles, AAS, Nursing; Kaeleigh Cheyenne Goins, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Melany Marie Gomez, AAS, Nursing; Naydi Gonzales, AAS, Child and Family Development, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Administrative; Johan Jared Gonzalez, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Elizabeth Nicole Gray, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Layfate James Griffin, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Zorayda Nicole Guillen, AAS, Surgical Technology; Zachary G. Harp, AAS, Electronics Technology, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Sierra Alyse Havard, AA, General Studies; Joel Hernandez, AA, General Studies; Edgar Josue Herrera, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Felipe Edgar Herrera, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Azael Alejandro Hinojosa, AA, General Studies; D’Marion O’Neal Hobson, AA, General Studies; Alyssa Faye Holcomb, AA, General Studies; Kanaan Mitchell Holder, AA, General Studies; Charleston Lee Hollis, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Shunqrela Ne’Shell Holoman, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Administrative, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1; Kathryn Denise Hoyt, AA, General Studies; Katelyn Leann Hudspeth, AAS, Nursing; Magaly Huerta, AAS, Radiologic Technology, Micah Brianne Hughes, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Christopher Dewayne Huitt, CERT-1, Real Estate Sales; John David Jay, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Alejandra Juarez, AA, General Studies; Kristen Lauren Killingsworth, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Alexis Nicole Klumpp, AAS, Criminal Justice; Kassidy Rae Knapp, AAS, CERT-1, Drafting and Design Technology; Kallie Madison Knierim, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies; Alexander Kuhne, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Addison Elizabeth Lacount, AA, General Studies; Madison Brooke Lacount, AA, General Studies; Jasmine Elizabeth Lee, AAS, CERT-1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts, CERT-3 (Enhanced Certificate), Design and Applied Arts; Joseph Alexander Green Leinberger, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Angel Lopez, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Carla Coral Lopez, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Crystal Lopez, AAS, Nursing; Garrett Ryan Luce, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Johanna Alysa Macias, AA, General Studies; Miranda Addison Madera, AA, General Studies; Re’Uana Lequentria Malone, AA, General Studies; Jasmine Jade Marshall, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Julia Lea McCaa, AAS, Nursing; Taniya McCollough, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Ashley S. McElhinney, AA, General Studies; Alyson Rene’ McGaughey, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Jesse Nathaniel-Gail McLain, AAS, Machine Tool Technology, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Operator; Gabriel Medina, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Abdiel Isaac Mendoza, CERT-1, EMT-Electrical Specialty; Cesar Antonio Meraz, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Christian Rodolfo Millan, AA, General Studies; Gianna Magdalena Molina, AA, General Studies; Isaac Alexander Montilla, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Brylee Renea Nair, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Taylor Marie Nall, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Thomas Nava, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Cy Ochoa, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Jad Anthony O’Connor, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Aniyah Sinclair Owens, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Claudia E. Owens Johnson, AAS, Nursing; Abigail Palacios, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Mariela Palacios, AAS, Paralegal Assistant; Kimberly Lyniss Parker, AAS, Nursing; Mindy Lynn Paulson, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Ethan Lee Pennington, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Isaac Daniel Perez, AA, General Studies; Lane Michael Perryman, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Tamia Isabella Phillippi, AA, General Studies; Jontreace Raelyn Pierson, AA, Business Administration and Management; Jonathan David Prather, CERT-1, Intermediate Welding; Trillanee Charielle Price, AA, General Studies; Alexander Cole Puente, AA, General Studies; Jessica Shannon Quarles, AAS, Nursing; Elizabeth Quintanilla, AA, Business Administration and Management; Remi Hope Radke, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Angelica Sky Ramirez, AAS, Surgical Technology; Arnold Ramirez, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Britney Elizabeth Ramirez, AAS, Nursing; Elida Alexis Ramirez, AAS, Nursing; Javier Ramirez, CERT-1, Intermediate Welding; Gerardo Ramos, CERT-1, Cisco Certified Network Associate; Solaye Elyon-Etta Rawls, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Ashley Roseanna Ray, AA, General Studies; Ana Elizabeth Regalado, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Andrez Rendon, CERT-1, Diesel Technology, CERT-1 Diesel Technology-Basic; Lizbeth Reyes, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Level 1, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-Administrative; Kailee Dane Richey, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Alex Romeo Robles, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Kimberly Rodriguez, AA, Business Administration and Management; Miguel A. Rodriguez, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty; Nestor Rodriguez, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty; Raquel Ivet Rodriguez, CERT-1, Real Estate Sales; Jeremy Alton Rogers, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Brittney Marie Rojas, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Jocelyn Rojo, AAS, Respiratory Care; Christian Yasarell Romero, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Nataly Romero, AA, General Studies, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Jacques William Rosenzweig, AA, General Studies; Eden Rhiannon Rowland, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Isaias Salais, AAS, Surgical Technology; Daniel Martin Saldivar, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Martin Salinas, AAS, EMT-Electrical Technician Specialty; Allison Sanchez, AAS, Respiratory Care; Elizabeth Lisa Segura, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-CDA Level 1; Noe Gibran Segura, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Lauren Serafini, AA, General Studies; Stephanie Nicole Serrano, AA, Business Administration and Management; Asael Martin Sida, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Aniah Simmons, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Cheyenne N. Simmons, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Alexas Claire Simpson, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Amanda Leann Sosa, AAS, Surgical Technology; Lauren M. Staggs, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; Caryn Melissa Steel, AA, General Studies; Timothy Nolan Stuckey, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Iverson Keshun Taylor, AA, General Studies; Marshall D. Thomas, AAS, CERT-1, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts, CERT-3, Design and Applied Arts (Enhanced Certificate); Lynzie Makayla Thompson, AA, General Studies; Sarah Jade Thornhill, AA, Business Administration and Management; Shawn Waylon Tillar, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Ellyce Bernette Rivera Timoteo, AAS, Nursing; Marco Antonio Torres, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology, CERT-1, Drafting and Design Technology; Liam Towery, AA, Business Administration and Management; Isaac Trejo, AAS, Electronics Technology; La Sha Denell Turner, CERT-1, Drafting and Design Technology; Shelbie Camille Turner, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; Gissel Vargas, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Anais Y. Vasquez, AA, Music; Maria Carmen Venegas, AAS, Business and Supervision; Omar Vera, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Essence Cierra Yarissa Walker, AA, General Studies; Brandon Luke Wallace, AA, General Studies; Jacob McKinley Ward, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Zachary Warren Watts, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Ashlyn Mae Wells, AA, General Studies; Colton Evan Wicker, AA, General Studies; Caelyn Hazel Williams, AA, General Studies, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Erica Lashaye Williams, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Anaya Jamia Woods, AA, Business Administration and Management; Othoniel Zamarron Hernandez, AA, General Studies; Jonathan Ali Zuniga, AA, General Studies; and Laura Leigh Zylstra, AA, General Studies.
Moia’, Barcelona (Spain)
Clara Sonet I Blazquez, AA, General Studies.
Nacogdoches
Adorabella Bennet, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Dquillan Keshawn Burleigh, AA, General Studies; Christian Carrillo, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Grace Elizabeth Clark, AAS, Pharmacy Technology; Emmery Copertino, AAS, Nursing; Alma Stephanie Corona-Ortiz, AA, General Studies; Quenetha Monique Cotton, AA, Criminal Justice with Field of Study; Ricardo Israel Coulston, AAS, Drafting and Design Technology; Denton Cain Davis, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Taylor Maddox Rye Findley, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Adolfo Garcia, AAS, Radiologic Technology; Chailla Noelle Garrett, AAT, Teaching; Michale Taylor Gates, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Margaret Mary Godfrey, AAS, Nursing; Emmanuel Gomez, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Electronics Assembler; Venancio Antonio Gomez, AA, General Studies; Oscar Eduardo Gutierrez-Hernandez, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Kyle Ryan Harrison, CERT-1, Real Estate Sales; Angel Elaine Henry, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Bryan Israel Hernandez, CERT-1, Electronics Technology-Computer Maintenance; Yara Hernandez, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Yazmine Alexis Hernandez, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Cassidy Lynne Kelly, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Christopher Landeros, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial; Caitlyn Noelle Larsen Southwick, AAS, Nursing; Marjorie Lei Lewallen, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Arianna Lopez, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Ana Rosa Martinez, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Nina Victoria Martinez Potter, AAS, Nursing; Jaleesa Arielle McMiller, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Jesse Montoya, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Leslie Joana Montoya, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Scott Michael Moore, AA, General Studies; Ruth Alejandra Najar Betancourt, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-CDA Level 1; Tuan Thanh Nguyen, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Operator, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Computer Numeric Control; Ximena Ivette Olvera, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Arianna Jasmine Ortiz, AAS, Pharmacy Technology; Minhee Park, AAS, Nursing; Paxton Matthew Parks, CERT-1, Machine Tool Technology-Computer Numeric Control; Lori Rose Pennington, AA, General Studies; Garrett Samuel Philbrick, AAS, Welding Technology, CERT-1, Intermediate Welding, CERT-2, Advance Welding; Kyle Arynne Pierce, AAS, Nursing; Jessica Reyes, AAS, Nursing; Connie S. Robertson, AAS, Surgical Technology; Thomas Gabriel Roderick, AAS, Welding Technology, CERT-2, Advance Welding, CERT-1, Intermediate Welding; Nicolas Rojas, CERT-2, Diesel Technology-Basic; Mario A. Saldivar Acosta, AAS, Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts, CERT-1,Design and Applied Arts-Graphic Arts; Joel Santoyo-Rios, AA, General Studies; Kristen Grace Shipman, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Logan Alejandro Sifuentes, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Raymond Alfonso Sifuentes, CERT-1, HVAC and Refrigeration-Commercial, CERT-1, HVAC-Residential; Rebecca C. Small, AA, General Studies; Isabella Tapia, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Maria Teal, CERT-1, Child and Family Development Level 1; Sharria Lanae Tipps, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1; Anahi Vasquez, AAS, CERT-1, Business and Supervision; Leon Venegas, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Ashton Edward Wagner, AA, General Studies; Rosalynn Denise Wesley, AAS, LVN to ADN Transitions Track; Theodore Ray Anthony Williams, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; Blaine Alexander Wood, CERT-1, Basic Welding; and Cesar Zavala, CERT-1, Criminal Justice Core Level 1.
Nederland
Brianna Jade Collazo, AA, General Studies.
Onalaska
Hunter R. Colburn, AAS, Radiologic Technology; and Brittany Marie Miller, AAS, Radiologic Technology.
Pinehurst
Michael James Herndon, AA, Business Administration and Management.
Pineland
Madison Nicole Fuller, AS, Multidisciplinary Studies.
Pollok
Madison Bailey Briley, AA, General Studies; Tiffany Rae Brown, AA, General Studies; Savoy Burton, AA, General Studies; Kelly Jo Dean, AA, General Studies; Jonah David Gergen, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Cooper Lee Hatcher, AA, General Studies; Autumn Willow Perry, AA, General Studies; Madison Nicole Shoemaker, AA, General Studies; Sienna Spencer, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic; and Randolf Evan Watson, AA, General Studies.
Porter
Catherine Lineth Rivera, AA, General Studies.
Rockport
Jessica Marie Lay, AA, General Studies.
Rosharon
Lissette Silva, AAS, Nursing.
San Augustine
Emaia Vershell Andrews, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Jyterrica Cmon Ashworth, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-CDA Level 1; A’Nesiya K. Burrell, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Luis Roberto Cabrera Leal, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty; Itzel C. Castillo Cabrera, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Ely Joseph Corbello, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Leticia Abighail Gervacio, CERT-1, office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Ja’Niya Quin’Stasia Giles, CERT-2, Pharmacy Technology; Elijah Cole McReynolds, CERT-1, Basic Welding; Jaime Miguel Mendoza Moreno, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; La’Sharvia K. Moody, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Yoana Rojas, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Ruby Rubio, CERT-1, Office Administration-Computer Support Specialty; Tammy Sue Wells, AAS, Nursing; and Jareli Teresita Castro Gallardo, CERT-1, Child and Family Development-CDA Level 1.
Shepherd
Pamela Ross Munoz, AAS, Respiratory Care.
Sour Lake
India Nicole McMahon, AA, General Studies.
Spring
Kristopher Ethan Grimes, AA, General Studies.
Treviso, Italy
Lumturie Berushi, AA, General Studies.
Trinity
Anneliese M. Beasley, AAS, Diagnostic Medical Sonography; Faith Marie Frederick, AA, General Studies; Madalynn E. Harrelson, AAS, Paralegal-Legal Assistant; and Jimmie R. Smith, CERT-1, Diesel Technology-Basic.
Troup
Carly Rae Netherland, AAS, Radiologic Technology.
Tyler
Kya Samone Deon cook, AA, General Studies; Evelyn N. Cornelio, AA, General Studies; and Rosa Elvira Furra, AA, General Studies.
Vidor
Landon Wayne Bailey, AA, General Studies.
Woodville
Jeffery Davis Browning, AS, Engineering.
Zavalla
Kasen Lane Blair, AA, General Studies; Shonda Brown, CERT-1, Cisco Certified Network Associate; Haven Elizabeth Fant, AA, Business Administration and Management; Ethan Alexander Hazelbaker, AA, Business Administration and Management; Dalton Glenn Pelts, CERT-1, EMT-Electrician Specialty, CERT-1, EMT-Maintenance Technician Specialty.
