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MPHS seniors, Laura Ramirez (left) and Elyse Cervantes, advanced to the State HOSA Conference in Corpus Christi Courtesy Photo

MPHS seniors, Laura Ramirez (left) and Elyse Cervantes, advanced to the State HOSA Conference in Corpus Christi Courtesy Photo

Mount Pleasant High School HOSA members advance to State

The Mount Pleasant High School chapter of HOSA: Future Health Professionals competed in the Area 3 Spring Leadership Conference on February 20-21 at Parker University in Dallas. The conference hosted hundreds of students who competed in over 50 events.
MPHS State VASE qualifiers (L to R) Cassandra Saavedra, Dayanara Pulquero, Jaydy Martinez, Kianna Mickens, Michelle Garrett, Vanessa Aspeitia Courtesy Photo

MPHS State VASE qualifiers (L to R) Cassandra Saavedra, Dayanara Pulquero, Jaydy Martinez, Kianna Mickens, Michelle Garrett, Vanessa Aspeitia Courtesy Photo

Six MPHS art students advance to state VASE competition

Thirty-four Mount Pleasant High School Art students entered 51 pieces in the Region 8 Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition on Saturday, February 28 at Chisum High School, competing against a total of 295 pieces.
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Members of the MPHS UIL Academic teams Courtesy photo

Members of the MPHS UIL Academic teams Courtesy photo

MPHS UIL Spelling team breaks school record

The Mount Pleasant High School UIL Academic team competed in their final full team meet in Sulphur Springs on Saturday, February 28. The MPHS Spelling team scored the highest in team history, a team total of 276, with three members scoring over 90.
March 3, 2026 Election Results

March 3, 2026 Election Results

March 3, 2026 Election Results

Here are the results of the March 3 local election with 19 of 19 precincts reported for Titus County:County Judge:Kent Cooper 60.24% (2,524) Scott Redfearn 39.76% (1,666)Commissioner, Precinct 4:Shawn McCarley 5.00% (63) Teddy Reynolds 6.03% (76) John Stockinger 24.37% (307) Ryan Hess 21.
Chamber President and CEO Richard Bonney welcomes everyone to the 2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Chamber President and CEO Richard Bonney welcomes everyone to the 2026 Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

Chamber hosts 2026 Annual Awards Banquet

The Mount Pleasant Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual banquet on March 9. Located at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center, the event welcomed prominent business personnel, local political figures, and members of the community.

March 3, 2026 Election Results

Here are the results of the March 3 local election with 19 of 19 precincts reported for Titus County: County Judge:Kent Cooper 60.24% (2,524)Scott Redfearn 39.76% (1,666) Commissioner, Precinct 4:Shawn McCarley 5.00% (63)Teddy Reynolds 6.03% (76)John Stockinger 24.37% (307)Ryan Hess 21.
Current Texas flag

Current Texas flag

March 2, 1836 Texas Independence Day

Unanimous Declaration of Independence, by the delegates of the people of Texas, in General Convention, at the town of Washington, on the second day of March 1836When a government has ceased to protect the lives, liberty, and property of the people, from whom its legitimate powers are derived, and...