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A rendering of the development was shown during the presentation Tuesday. COURTESY PHOTO

Council hears presentation on planned development

Miranda Oglesby

Friday, February 9, 2024

It was standing room only in the council chambers as a presentation on a planned mixed-use development was given during Mount Pleasant City Council’s meeting Tuesday night.

From left, City Manager Ed Thatcher; Mayor Pro Tem Tim Dale who issued a proclamation in Helen Thompson’s honor; Mrs. Thompson; her husband, Gaylon Thompson; and Councilmember Sherri Spruill.

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City of Mount Pleasant honors retiring Library Director Helen Thompson

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The City of Mount Pleasant honored Library Director Helen Thompson for her 12 years of service during a retirement party at the Mount Pleasant Public Library on January 31.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: miranda@tribnow.

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There are 141 inmates in jail with 123 males and 18 females. Since Jan. 30, the following have been booked into the jail: • JoshuaJ.Borst,32 of Mt. Vernon, was arrested for Criminal Trespass, and a Class C warrant. • LanceS.Applegate, 23 of Mt.

Mount Pleasant Junior High School UIL Meet medalists COURTESY PHOTO

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MPJH competes in UIL Junior High Academic Meet

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Mount Pleasant Junior High School 7th and 8th graders competed in the annual Middle School District UIL Academic Meet on Saturday, January 27 in Sulphur Springs and brought home multiple medals and ribbons.

The importance of history

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The importance of history

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Ilearned something new this week … January 27 is designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, so designated by the United Nations General Assembly to coincide with the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazis’ largest extermination and concentration camp, by Soviet soldiers on January...

Keep your heart and your bank account safe this Valentine’s Day

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Keep your heart and your bank account safe this Valentine’s Day

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This Valentine’s Day is shaping up to be big, according to projections by the National Retail Federation, which suggests that consumer spending will reach nearly $26 billion. As you prepare to celebrate, there are a few common scams that you need to be aware of.

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NTCC board holds regular meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees met for its regular January meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30. In the President’s Report, Dr. Ron Clinton stated that preliminary enrollment numbers show a 2.8% increase in headcount and a 4.4% increase in semester hours for the spring 2024 semester.

MPHS students advance to State Public Safety competition

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MPHS students advance to State Public Safety competition

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Ten Mount Pleasant High School Public Safety students competed at the Texas Public Safety Association (TPSA) Region 2 conference in Arlington on Saturday, February 3.

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County votes to hire consultant for new fire department

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Discussions continued at a recent Titus County commissioners court regarding the creation of a new fire department in Titus County. Commissioners received two proposals in response to a call for hiring a consultant to assist in establishing the department.

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