MPHS Math and Science teams compete in East Texas Showdown

The Mount Pleasant High School UIL Math and Science teams competed in the East Texas Showdown at Sabine High School on Saturday, March 2 earning a 2nd place team award in one event and several individual medals.

Chapel Hill orchestra holds concert

On Feb. 27, the Chapel Hill Orchestra held their third concert of the year under the direction of Chapel Hill Choir and Strings teacher, David Mills. The concert featured three string orchestras and two choirs made up of sixty students from Chapel Hill Junior High and Chapel Hill High School.

The Spotlight

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Steer clear of shady dent repair companies

The severe hail storms which hit East Texas in February left many East Texans with vehicle damage. BBB has received many calls about the number of pop-up vehicle dent repair shops, unsolicited phone calls, and ads they are seeing online and via text message.

My way or the highway

I attended a large meeting this week. It was the first time I attended this particular function. I had heard through the grapevine that this particular group’s meetings could be heated and contentious.

Capital Highlights

Awildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

A circus at the civic center

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