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Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter

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by GARY BORDERS, Texas Press Association As Texas gets at least a temporary reprieve this week from the heat, with a nice round of rain blanketing much of the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting January will bring significant snowfall to the state. The periodical, founded in 1818, develops its extended forecast “using a 204-year-old mathematical formula focused on sunspot activity, planet positions and tidal actions of the moon.” The almanac’s website claims its forecasts are 80% to 85% accurate.

Student loan forgiveness is here — Here’s how to avoid scams

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The Biden Administration recently announced that the federal government will cancel up to $20,000 of Federal student loans per person. Millions of Americans will be recipients of the student loan debt relief; unfortunately, this creates an excellent opportunity for scammers. See our recent warning about student loan forgiveness scams.

MT. PLEASANT ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Monday, August 29 • CDCvolunteertraining,8:15a.m. • Corprew—lastdaytoorderCorprewt-shirts Tuesday, August 30 Wednesday, August 31 Thursday, September 1 • Football: MPHSJVvs.SulphurSprings(home), 6:30 p.m.

MPHS student chosen as HOBY Youth Leadership ambassador

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Mount Pleasant High School junior, Makayla Spigner, was chosen as the 2021-2022 school ambassador for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY). She participated in a leadership seminar this summer at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Commissioners approve Titus County tax rate

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On August 22, the Titus County Commissioners Court discussed the upcoming 2022-2023 budget, tax rates, and property taxes. With the new budget year approaching, the commissioners have worked diligently to keep the budget reasonable and running smoothly.

Powerlifting meet raises $13,000

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Special to the Tribune Raw Iron, owned by Jodie and Donnie Duncan, hosted their second annual Lifting the Stigma powerlifting meet benefiting the North Texas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in Mount Pleasant. “We were able to pass our goal and we are already making plans for next year’s meet,” said Jodie.

Crime & Courts

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There are 158 inmates in jail with 131 males and 27 females. Since 08/21/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • Gustavo Garcia, 32 of Pittsburg, was arrested for Resisting Arrest, and Public Intoxication.

SEPTEMBER 10

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Titus County Gospel Singing Convention Titus County Gospel Singing Convention will be held at Grace Temple Baptist Church, 806 West 4th Street, Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455 on Saturday, Sept.

ONGOING

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The Child Development Center in Mt. Pleasant is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The CDC serves children 0-5 years old in high quality preschool classrooms, as well as pregnant mothers. Please stop by the Child Development Center at 1602 West Ferguson Road to pick up an application and make an appointment. Applications may also be printed at www.mpisd.net/ cdc/. The CDC serves Titus County children from 6:30 am-5:30 am Monday-Friday. Call 903-575-2092 for more information.

Fun for all at Camp Gilmont

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Nestled in the pineywoods of Upshur County, Camp Gilmont is a place for children, youth, and adults to step back from their day-to-day lives and experience something new. Each year, Gilmont programs several weeks of summer camp filled with fun, challenges, and community building.