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CenterPoint Energy offering bill assistance and energy-saving resources as energy market prices remain on the rise

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• Increase in natural gas bills primarily driven by continued natural gas price surge • Customersencouragedtopreparenowformanaging their energy bills • Companyencouragescustomerstoutilizeassistance programs, various payment options and energy-saving tips Houston – Nov. 9, 2022 – CenterPoint Energy is encouraging customers to take action now to help manage natural gas bills for the upcoming heating season.

Weekly Roadwork Report

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Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, reconstructing and widening highway, concrete paving in median I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads I-30 – Westbound at Exit 207/Spur 594, ramp rehabilitation. Exit & entrance ramps closed.

Cypress Basin Hospice partners with Mt. Pleasant Assisted Living to help those dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia

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Living with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s, or another dementia diagnosis can be frustrating and difficult at times. You question: why do they wander, why can’t they follow simple instructions, why do they get agitated so easily? It can become a challenge to deal with the one you love who now has problems completing simple tasks, and the caregiver can become as confused or frustrated as the one suffering from the disease.

MPHS Congressional Debaters advance to state

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Mount Pleasant High School Speech and Debate competed in the Regional Congressional Debate tournament at the Region VIII Education Service Center on Thursday, November 10. This year, Mount Pleasant was the only 5A school competing. So the competition became an intrasquad battle for who would earn the top three places and advance to state. MPHS has had a state competitor every year since 2017 and team members have earned UIL state bronze and state 4th place medals and have had the UIL State Top Presiding Officer in recent years.

Deck the Halls is today!

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Come experience the magic of the holidays as you browse over 40 vendor booths packed to the brim with something for everyone on your Christmas list! There will be door prizes every hour! N E W this year is Pictures with Santa! Hours: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PRESENTED BY: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Mount Pleasant HOURS OF EVENT: Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 AM- 6:00 PM Mount Pleasant Civic Center 1800 N. Jefferson Ave.

MPHS Class of “72 holds 50th reunion

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The Mount Pleasant High School Class of 1972 had an impressive turnout for the 50th class reunion held at the Mount Pleasant Country Club Saturday night. Hosts for the evening were Dr.

Crime & Courts

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There are 138 inmates in jail with 116 males and 22 females. Since 11/04/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • BreonStuard,21of Houston, was arrested on Sandy Springs, Ga, warrants for Theft, and Criminal Activity Damage to Property.

COMMUNITY CALENDA

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Rivercrest ISD Veteran’s Day Celebration Rivercrest ISD will host a Veteran’s Day celebration beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the high school gymnasium on Friday, November 11, 2022.

Deck the Halls in MP this weekend

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Come experience the magic of the holidays as you browse over 40 vendor booths packed to the brim with something for everyone on your Christmas list! There will be door prizes every hour! N E W this year is Pictures with Santa! Hours: 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM PRESENTED BY: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Mount Pleasant HOURS OF EVENT: Saturday, November 12 from 9:00 AM-6:00 PM Mount Pleasant Civic Center 1800 N. Jefferson Ave.

Dickie Morrow Body Shop

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For free estimates, quality repairs and professional service, go see the experts at Dickie Morrow Body Shop. “It’s not enough to promise a high quality vehicle repair … it’s about delivering one — and standing behind it,” said Dickie Morrow.