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Measuring Typical Whitetail Antlers

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Note: All measurements must be made with a 1/4inch wide flexible steel tape to the nearest one-eighth of an inch. A flexible steel cable can be used to measure points and main beams only.Enter fractional figures in eighths, without reduction.
It never hurts to have more than one set of trained eyes when taping non-typical antlers with lots of abnormal growth. Some non-typical can be tricker to score than others. (Photo by Matt Williams)

It never hurts to have more than one set of trained eyes when taping non-typical antlers with lots of abnormal growth. Some non-typical can be tricker to score than others. (Photo by Matt Williams)

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A crash course in scoring antlers according to the B&C scoring system

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
It hardly ever fails. Kill a buck worthy of a trip to the taxidermist these days and sooner later someone is sure to pop the question — what does it score?Often times, Texas hunters look to experts like Micah Poteet to learn the true tale of tape.
Beauty for ashes

Beauty for ashes

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Beauty for ashes

Debby Efurd
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
I am constantly amazed at stories of how ordinary individuals are able to move past incredible personal loss and sorrow to move on and inspire others through songs, written word, build powerful ministries, each giving hope to the hopeless.
Stress Free Holiday Travel

Stress Free Holiday Travel

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Stress Free Holiday Travel

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
MarketplaceIssuesTraveling this holiday season? You’re not alone.Many of us will be traveling to visit loved ones this holiday season. In fact, AAA predicts over 57 percent of Americans plan to travel this winter, and 96 percent plan on traveling as much or more than they did last year.
Chapel Hill ISD FFA Students Headed to State Contest

Chapel Hill ISD FFA Students Headed to State Contest

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Chapel Hill ISD FFA Students Headed to State Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Chapel Hill ISD wants to congratulate the Radio Broadcasting team for placing 9th in the entire state over the weekend.During finals, the Texas FFA put into perspective just how prestigious it was to be in the finals, “Texas FFA has over 180,000 members.
Groundbreaking ceremony for Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic

Groundbreaking ceremony for Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic

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Groundbreaking ceremony for Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
On Thursday, December 5, the Mt. Pleasant Animal Clinic marked a milestone by holding a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of their new future location.The clinic currently has a location at 1901 W.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
There are 143 inmates in jail with 129 males and 16 females.Since 11/25/2024 the following have been booked into the jail:December 3, 2024• Amanda Puente, 38 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Marihuana.• Danielion J. Craddock, 19 of Mt.
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MPHS Theatre to present The Outsiders

News Staff
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
The Mount Pleasant High School Theatre Department announces their first production of the season, The Outsiders, from the book by S.E. Hinton.
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