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Bingo bug to invade Mount Pleasant next week

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Soon they’ll be almost everywhere. They’ll be in the display ads. They’ll be in the classified ads. They’ll even be in the news. They’ll be in your home. They can’t be stopped. They want to cause you ...loads of fun.
Texas has more white-tailed deer than any other state (4.7 million) along with an army of deer hunters numbering upwards of 757,000. This chart compares harvest numbers by region for the two previous seasons. Texas deer hunters shot an estimated 740,000 whitetails last year and experienced a 68 percent success rate statewide. Experts say late spring and early summer moisture has set the stage for a banner 2024-25 season in most parts of the state. (TPWD Graphic)

Texas has more white-tailed deer than any other state (4.7 million) along with an army of deer hunters numbering upwards of 757,000. This chart compares harvest numbers by region for the two previous seasons. Texas deer hunters shot an estimated 740,000 whitetails last year and experienced a 68 percent success rate statewide. Experts say late spring and early summer moisture has set the stage for a banner 2024-25 season in most parts of the state. (TPWD Graphic)

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Whitetail Report

Matt Williams
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Outdoors WriterTexas’ 2024-25 white-tailed deer season is still months away, but early reports from Blaise Korzekwa indicate it should be a good one in most areas of the state.Korzekwa, 34, heads up the white-tailed deer program for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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Whitetail Forecast Takeaways and Reminders

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
* Good spring/early summer rainfall promotes improved habitat conditions that lead to good antler growth and fawn production.* By June 2024, over 70 percent of Texas experienced either no drought conditions or was only considered abnormally dry.
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Well Grounded

Debby Efurd
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The past few months have seen torrents of rain, high winds, and tornadic storms tear through our part of East Texas. Trying to maneuver many county roads after a storm turns into an Indy-500 race avoiding the vast number of trees that have been uprooted.
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Tips for buying a new vehicle

Mechele Mills
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
If you’re looking for a new car, you’re in good company. Global car sales are expected to hit 70.4 million units in 2024. Looking for a new vehicle can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many steps you can take even before you set foot in a dealership.

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CHISD announces Summer Feeding Program

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Chapel Hill ISD announces the Summer Food Service Program. Free meals for children and teens ages 18 and younger will be served beginning Monday, May 20, 2024. Meals will be served Monday, May 20, 2024 through Friday, May 31, 2024 with exception Monday, May 27 no meals due to holiday.
he 2024-2025 Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants with their camp awards. Front Row L to R: Junior Lieutenant Violet Castaneda, Junior Lieutenant Morgan Zepeda, Captain Audrey Fisher, Senior Lieutenant Jalyssa Aguilar, Senior Lieutenant Dori Macedo. Back Row L to R: Head Sergeant Valeria Vega, Sergeant Haley Garcia, Sergeant Kenlee Jaggers, Sergeant Maggie Price, Sergeant Mayci Stoker COURTESY PHOTO

he 2024-2025 Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants with their camp awards. Front Row L to R: Junior Lieutenant Violet Castaneda, Junior Lieutenant Morgan Zepeda, Captain Audrey Fisher, Senior Lieutenant Jalyssa Aguilar, Senior Lieutenant Dori Macedo. Back Row L to R: Head Sergeant Valeria Vega, Sergeant Haley Garcia, Sergeant Kenlee Jaggers, Sergeant Maggie Price, Sergeant Mayci Stoker COURTESY PHOTO

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MPHS Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants bring home awards from camp

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The 2024-2025 Tiger Doll Officers and Sergeants attended an American Dance/Drill Team officer camp from May 29-31 at the Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront hotel. They participated in numerous dance and leadership sessions, created their own choreography, and planned team events for the upcoming year.
Wallace Middle School held auditions for the Wallace Dance Team on Wednesday, May 22. Pictured are the new members for 2024-2025. Front row (L to R) Anna Sam, Genesis Ortiz, Camila Flores, Bela Meeks, Camila Nava. Middle row (L to R) Jocelyn Martinez, Raleigh Marchan, Mia Dorantes, Eliza Flores, McKenzie Beltran. Back row (L to R) Khloee Castro, Maggie Godfrey, Izzy Parra, Jazenelle Camarillo, Heslie Salazar. Not pictured: Belle Erickstad COURTESY PHOTO

Wallace Middle School held auditions for the Wallace Dance Team on Wednesday, May 22. Pictured are the new members for 2024-2025. Front row (L to R) Anna Sam, Genesis Ortiz, Camila Flores, Bela Meeks, Camila Nava. Middle row (L to R) Jocelyn Martinez, Raleigh Marchan, Mia Dorantes, Eliza Flores, McKenzie Beltran. Back row (L to R) Khloee Castro, Maggie Godfrey, Izzy Parra, Jazenelle Camarillo, Heslie Salazar. Not pictured: Belle Erickstad COURTESY PHOTO

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Wallace Dance Team 24-25

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Tuesday, June 4, 2024
MPHS Goin’ Gold Band UIL State medalists (L to R) Luke Thurman, Aaron Waldrep, Pedro Castillo, Armando Molina, Angel Farias, Jesus Mata, Oscar Castellanos, Bruno DeLeon. Not pictured: Grace Zittel COURTESY PHOTO

MPHS Goin’ Gold Band UIL State medalists (L to R) Luke Thurman, Aaron Waldrep, Pedro Castillo, Armando Molina, Angel Farias, Jesus Mata, Oscar Castellanos, Bruno DeLeon. Not pictured: Grace Zittel COURTESY PHOTO

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MPHS band members earn UIL State medals Solo and Ensemble contest

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Nine Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band members earned state medals at the UIL State Solo and Ensemble contest held in and around the Austin area on May 25-27.Two MPHS ensembles earned UIL state gold medals, the highest rating given by the judges.
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