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The MPHS Varsity Cheerleaders: First row (L to R) A’London Thomas, Vasti Hernandez, Logan Curley, Jocelyn Mendoza, Carly Horn, Shannon Hines, Allie Villa, Jasani Inostros, Tanaai Williams. Second row (L to R) Abi Verner, America Fonseca, Genesis Santos, Jayden Baker, Tenley Marshall, Rylee Frederking, Aubrey Hawkins, Charisma Crabtree, Sondryce Wilder. Third row (L to R) Annie Crabb, Couri Grouber, Cassidy Burns, Liliana Alvarenga, Asia Salters, Emily Crabb

The MPHS Varsity Cheerleaders: First row (L to R) A’London Thomas, Vasti Hernandez, Logan Curley, Jocelyn Mendoza, Carly Horn, Shannon Hines, Allie Villa, Jasani Inostros, Tanaai Williams. Second row (L to R) Abi Verner, America Fonseca, Genesis Santos, Jayden Baker, Tenley Marshall, Rylee Frederking, Aubrey Hawkins, Charisma Crabtree, Sondryce Wilder. Third row (L to R) Annie Crabb, Couri Grouber, Cassidy Burns, Liliana Alvarenga, Asia Salters, Emily Crabb

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MPHS JV and Varsity Cheerleaders attend camp in Grapevine

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders attended the Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) cheer camp at The Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine from May 29June 1. Both squads brought home multiple team and individual awards.
A Budget Friendly Idea – Staycation

A Budget Friendly Idea – Staycation

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A Budget Friendly Idea – Staycation

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
A staycation is a vacation spent at home or within a short driving distance. It allows you to enjoy the relaxation and exploration of a traditional getaway without the stress, expense, and planning of long-distance travel.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
June 16, 2026• There are 163 inmates in jail with 135 males and 28 females.• Sarah E. McBride, 35 of Winnsboro, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance.• Gary R. Craddock, 57 of Clarksville, was arrested on warrants for Forgery, and Possession of a Controlled Substance.• Sheila A.
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
MPJH All Americans and Pin it Forward award winners (left to right): Camila Nova, Addi Limbock, Maggie Godfrey, Kinlee Castro Courtesy photos

MPJH All Americans and Pin it Forward award winners (left to right): Camila Nova, Addi Limbock, Maggie Godfrey, Kinlee Castro Courtesy photos

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MPJH Cheerleaders win awards at camp

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Mount Pleasant Junior High School Cheerleaders attended a National Cheer Association (NCA) home camp in the junior high gym on June 1-3. The squad learned cheers and chants for the 2026 football season.Four cheerleaders earned individual accolades.
Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas” Courtesy photo

Stephen F. Austin, the “Father of Texas” Courtesy photo

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Father of Texas

Anne Wilkerson Staff Reporter Awilkerson
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Stephen F. Austin is widely known as the “Father of Texas”. This title was originally given to him by the Republic of Texas’s first president, Sam Houston, in a eulogy following Austin’s death in December, 1836.
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