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When Lions Club Member Dave Wall was asked at a meeting what service ideas he had for the Mt. Pleasant Lions Club, he did not hesitate to identity gardening as one of his passions.
If you have not yet received the COVID-19 [vaccine], you and your family have another free and convenient opportunity on May 6 and 7 at Tennison United Methodist Church, 313 North Church Ave.
East Texas Giving Day (ETGD), an annual fundraising event supporting nonprofits from all over the region, has come and gone again, leaving local charities thankful.
Di Duncan
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Katie Andrade to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027.
From Staff Reports
A Mount Pleasant man has been arrested for possession of child pornography after Titus County Sheriff ’s Office received a tip describing his alleged criminal activity on Wednesday.
Di Duncan
Overdose deaths in Texas have long been an issue, but, according to DSHS, overdoses have increased during the pandemic.
Di Duncan
Opinion
Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S.
Capital Highlights By Gary Borders,
“They said eating carrots would be good for my eyes. They lied.” —My thoughts on textbook advice from “Every Mom’s Official Training Guide.”
A Story Worth Telling By Leon Aldridge
Our family traveled a lot years ago, singing on Sunday morning in churches in another states.
Coffeetime Column With Andy & Renie Bowman
I have a good idea who the mockingbird is mocking as I pass him on my morning walks.
The View From A Farr By Tracy Farr
Although I live in Longview, I get up to Mt. Pleasant regularly. Even my one specialist-physician is located at Mt.
Texas Rangers and Indian allies in war paint crossed the Red River on Apr. 29, 1858 in search of their common enemy -- the Comanches.
This Week In Texas History By Bartee Haile
Sports
The Lady Tigers softball squad took two out of three games versus Whitehouse this past week to become Bi-District champions and advance to the Area round.
Drew Barkley
As sports stadiums reopen after closing last year due to COVID-19, it is no surprise that fans are eager to see their favorite teams play again.
Northeast Texas Community College Baseball traveled to Tishomingo, Oklahoma for one last non-conference game against Murray State College on Tuesday, April 27.
Justin Hargrove
Mount Pleasant High School basketball coach Joey Chism continues to be recognized as one of the top coaches in the state of Texas.
Drew Barkley
Chapel Hill Lady Devils Softball celebrated Senior Night on Monday night, and then finished their season strong with a victory over Mineola to secure third place in District.
On a night to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the Tigers’ five seniors, Mount Pleasant played well enough to win but, unfortunately, only for six of the seven inning game.
Drew Barkley
Obituaries
Bob E. Walker, 88, of Mt. Pleasant, Texas made his last flight and earned his final set of wings on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Titus Regional Medical Center.
Bonnie Lee Carroll, age 74 of Gladewater, formerly of Daingerfield went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2021 in Longview, TX.
Wayne Freeman, 80, passed away on April 24, 2021 in Cookville, TX. He was born on August 13, 1940 in Mt. Pleasant, TX to John E. Freeman and Marie (Crabtree) Freeman.
Pauline Henderson Monroe passed away April 22, 2021 at UT Health East Texas, Tyler, at the age of 55.
Eugene S. Craven of Brunswick, GA, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Heartland Hospice on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, after a short illness. He was known as Gene to his friends.
Jasir James Miller Infant baby boy of Mt. Pleasant, Texas passed away Monday April 26, 2021. Services are pending with J.C. White Funeral & Cremation Services of Mt. Pleasant, Texas.
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A Black Lives Matter protest was held on the downtown square in Mount Pleasant June 20. Protesters and counter-protesters both attended. TRIBUNE PHOTOS / MIRANDA OGLESBY
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