If you have ANY interest in learning about and possibly building a family tree, we have a great opportunity for you to do so. The library has a subscription to Ancestry.com and access to Family Search. Even with these tools, most folks need a little help on how to get started with their research and just what to “do.” Debbie Thatcher has graciously volunteered to work with us Monday and Tuesday afternoons from 2-4. Of course, you can just drop by, but it’s better to call and make an appointment so that you won’t have to wait. Debbie has worked extensively with genealogy and can help you get started. And important to everyone— it’s free! Call us at 903-575-4180.

Ramiro Gonzalez of Mount Pleasant has been named to the Kennesaw State University Spring 2023 President’s List. Majoring in Mechatronics Engineering, Gonzalez is among nearly 5,400 undergraduate students named to the Spring 2023 President’s List.

Mount Pleasant High School Future Business Leaders of America State Vice President, Sophie Greco, and advisor, John Whitten, attended FBLA State Officer Training Camp from June 12-16 at Camp Copass in Denton. Greco, an upcoming senior, was elected the FBLA State Vice President for Area 6 earlier this year and attending OT camp helped her prepare for the upcoming year.

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website.

There are 138 inmates in jail with 118 males and 20 females. Since June 15, the following have been booked into the jail: June 20, 2023 • JeremyRogers,52of Red Oak, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marihuana, and an Ellis County warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance.

One evening, I spent the evening at a laundromat with a homeless friend whose clothes required extra detergent. She carries most of them in a large tote, so we washed every piece of clothing she owed.

Drunk driving deaths increased again last year in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to save lives and reverse this trend by choosing a sober ride. In the Atlanta District in 2022, there were 310 DUI-alcohol related traffic crashes, resulting in 19 fatalities and 47 serious injuries.