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NTCC Theatre Department announces cast for “Wait Until Dark”

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The Theatre Program at Northeast Texas Community College announced the cast and crew for its upcoming production of Wait Until Dark (by Frederick Knott) this week. The play will be performed November 1416 at the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.
Tonya Murray presents a grant for an interactive Smart Board to Brice teacher, Jessica Soc

Tonya Murray presents a grant for an interactive Smart Board to Brice teacher, Jessica Soc

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MPISD Foundation awards educator grants

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Thursday, October 31 was full of treats rather than tricks as the Mt. Pleasant ISD Foundation handed out grants at seven campuses. The Foundation proudly awarded $45,931.41 to 46 individual staff members, some adorned in Halloween costumes, bringing their total to over $500,000 in 10 years.
MPHS Congressional Debate team (L to R) Natalia Aspeitia, MPHS Debate coach Joel Whitaker, Gopi Amin, Sabrina Otero- Svirska, Caitlin Anderson, Raquel Garza COURTESY PHOTO

MPHS Congressional Debate team (L to R) Natalia Aspeitia, MPHS Debate coach Joel Whitaker, Gopi Amin, Sabrina Otero- Svirska, Caitlin Anderson, Raquel Garza COURTESY PHOTO

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MPHS Congressional Debaters advance to UIL state

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Mount Pleasant High School Speech and Debate competed in the Regional Congressional Debate tournament at the Region VIII Education Service Center on Wednesday, November 6. For the third year in a row, Mount Pleasant was the only 5A school competing.
Cari Crooks Onellion (right) speaks to the students at Corprew while Karen Crooks (left) holds granddaughter, Scottie B.

Cari Crooks Onellion (right) speaks to the students at Corprew while Karen Crooks (left) holds granddaughter, Scottie B.

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Corprew students raise funds for Children’s Miracle Network

News Staff
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Frances Corprew Elementary students had a special visitor on Wednesday, October 30. Miss Scotlyn Brooke, also known as Scottie B., is the granddaughter of Karen Crooks, Corprew P.E. teacher and also the Children’s Miracle Network Champion.

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Mount Pleasant Junior High School 2nd Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
7th GradeDaniel Alvarez, Jaylee Avilez, Mateo Canada Victoria, Angel Contreras, Kaylee De La Cruz, Taylor Eddy, Maritza Equihua, Mahir Estrada, Brenna Farley, Luis Fernando, Dayra Gonzalez, Miliani Gutierrez, Piper Hearron, Tristan Henderson, Lillian Henry, Mariah Hummell, Tiana James, Aubriella...

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Mt. Pleasant High School 2nd Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024
9th GradeOliver Y Adame, Oliver G Adame, Jayden Baker, Maria Beltran Regalado, Yaretzi Clavel, Emily Crabb, Lincoln Dyke, George Fite IV, Rylee Frederking, Fabiola Garcia, Nancy Gil, Dulce Gonzales, Mayson Graham, Leslie Hernandez, Mario Hernandez, Christopher Jimenez, Jose Lucio, Aiden Mendoza,...
Mount Pleasant High School All School Boy and Girl, Tanner Marshall and Madison Hargrove COURTESY PHOTO

Mount Pleasant High School All School Boy and Girl, Tanner Marshall and Madison Hargrove COURTESY PHOTO

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MPHS selects All-School Boy and Girl

Chelsea Mendoza Tigertalk Staff Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The faculty recently selected seniors, Tanner Marshall and Madison Hargrove, the 2024-2025 All-School Boy and Girl. Each year the high school staff selects a senior boy and senior girl who represent the ideals and standards of MPHS.
Halle Thompson, 14, with the handsome 10 pointer she nicknamed “Hammer.” Thompson played cat and mouse with the Throckmorton County whitetail throughout the October archery season and finally managed to close the deal on the morning of November 2, opening day of the general rifle season. ( Courtesy Photo, Brielle Thompson)

Halle Thompson, 14, with the handsome 10 pointer she nicknamed “Hammer.” Thompson played cat and mouse with the Throckmorton County whitetail throughout the October archery season and finally managed to close the deal on the morning of November 2, opening day of the general rifle season. ( Courtesy Photo, Brielle Thompson)

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Hammer

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Idon’t know how your deer season has gone so far.For Halle and Matt Thompson of Pollok, opening morning turned out to be one they won’t soon forget. Matt is a deer hunting dad who always has his daughter’s back.
Creel surveys performed at Texas’ newest recreational lake — Bois d’ Arc Lake — show that fishermen spent nearly $800,000 on the visits to the Fannin County reservoir. Biologists say estimate anglers harvested about 66,000 crappie during the first six months. (Photo by Matt Williams)

Creel surveys performed at Texas’ newest recreational lake — Bois d’ Arc Lake — show that fishermen spent nearly $800,000 on the visits to the Fannin County reservoir. Biologists say estimate anglers harvested about 66,000 crappie during the first six months. (Photo by Matt Williams)

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Outdoors Briefs

Matt Williams Outdoors Writer
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Arecent news release from the North Texas Municipal Water District indicates Texas’ newest recreational lake — Bois D’ Arc Lake — has been a popular destination with anglers and resulted in significant economic impacts for surrounding areas.
Heal the divide

Heal the divide

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Heal the divide

Debby Efurd
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Unless you’ve been living on another planet, you are undoubtedly aware there was a presidential election in the United States last week. Many are elated at the outcome. Many are despondent to the point of leaving the country. However you want to describe it, there is a deep divide in our country.
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