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News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
For over 60 years, Braddock’s Auto Trim & Tint is a Better Business Bureau accredited local shop that has been providing top quality service to the City of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas.
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CHRISTUS Health opens new multi-specialty clinic in Mount Pleasant

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
CHRISTUS Health is proud to announce the opening of a new multi-specialty clinic in Mount Pleasant designed to expand access to high-quality, personalized care for the community. CHRISTUS Health held an event Friday to bless the new clinic, which opens to patients Monday, April 13.
From left to right: Library Director Lupe Herrera, Maddox Lynch, Madelain Salazar, and Phenyx Reust.

From left to right: Library Director Lupe Herrera, Maddox Lynch, Madelain Salazar, and Phenyx Reust.

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Library awards 2026 Lori Rigney Scholarships

News Staff
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
The Mount Pleasant Public Library awarded the annual Lori Rigney Scholarship to three high school seniors on April 13.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
April 7, 2026There are 167 inmates in jail with 145 males and 22 females.Since 04/03/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Robin M. Jones, 46 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and a Bowie County warrant for Burglary of a Habitation.• Lashinda M.

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NTCC Board of Trustees holds March meeting

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular monthly meeting on March 31, 2026, highlighting student success, campus initiatives, and future projects.The meeting opened with a presentation from Dr.
Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids

Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids

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Four stages of raising confident, money-smart kids

Provided By Frank Conrad
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Good financial habits are a little like brushing your teeth. When you learn them early, they become second nature, and you carry them with you for life. And while money can feel complicated, especially today, the foundation starts simply.
Learning to ‘give a hoot’

Learning to ‘give a hoot’

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Learning to ‘give a hoot’

Leon Aldridge
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
“I must say I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go into the library and read a good book.”— Groucho Marx, (1890–1977) American comedian, actor, writer and avid reader; author of several books despite quitting school at 12 to support his family.
Left to right: PreK Sophia Suarez, Kindergarten Giovanni Perez, 1st Lucas Spigener, 2nd Declan Senn, 3rd Aubrey Spigener, 4th Bowen DeLoach, 5th Adrian Bonney Courtesy Photo

Left to right: PreK Sophia Suarez, Kindergarten Giovanni Perez, 1st Lucas Spigener, 2nd Declan Senn, 3rd Aubrey Spigener, 4th Bowen DeLoach, 5th Adrian Bonney Courtesy Photo

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Harts Bluff Elementary April Students of the Month

News Staff
Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Harts Bluff Elementary is thrilled to shine a spotlight on its April Students of the Month. These exceptional students, representing grades Pre-K through 5th, have been honored for their exemplary character, outstanding leadership, and commitment to going above and beyond in their daily endeavors.
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