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The Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting with CADvibe, a business specializing in blueprints, constructive drawing, web design and graphic design. COURTESY PHOTO

The Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce celebrated a ribbon cutting with CADvibe, a business specializing in blueprints, constructive drawing, web design and graphic design. COURTESY PHOTO

CADvibe cuts ribbon

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

The Harts Bluff ISD announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2023-2024 school year.

Crime & Courts

There are 134 inmates in jail with 116 males and 18 females. Since Oct. 26, the following have been booked into the jail: Oct. 30 • DestinyLee,23ofLone Star, was arrested for Theft. • StephanieM.Armstrong, 43 of Omaha, was arrested for Theft. • ShamarD.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Marketplace

Marketplace Issues

High inflation rates, price increases, and limited supplies could induce some additional stress this holiday shopping season. This creates an environment which makes us prime targets for dishonest dealers who know shoppers are on the hunt for the right gift at a good bargain.
Abbott, House deadlocked over

Abbott, House deadlocked over

Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.
Members of the MPHS UIL Academic team COURTESY PHOTO

Members of the MPHS UIL Academic team COURTESY PHOTO

MPHS UIL opens season at Fall Tiger Invitational

The Mount Pleasant High School UIL Academic team opened its season on Saturday, October 21 at the Fall Tiger Invitational held on the MPHS campus. Overall, Mount Pleasant High School took second place, just two points away from winning it all.
COURTESY PHOTO

COURTESY PHOTO

TWDB conducting feasability study

With the recent announcement that the Texas Water Development Board will be conducting a feasibility study on the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir in the Sulphur River Basin of Northeast Texas, those opposed to the lake’s construction are now calling on landowners and the general public to voice...
Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors Colorguard Officers with their Area Finalist plaque (L to R) Jose Fuentes, Jocelyn Marroquin, Shpat Zeqaj, Addison Heeren, Orion Senence COURTESY PHOTO

Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors Colorguard Officers with their Area Finalist plaque (L to R) Jose Fuentes, Jocelyn Marroquin, Shpat Zeqaj, Addison Heeren, Orion Senence COURTESY PHOTO

Goin’ Gold Band named Area Finalist, highest ranking since 1989

The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band competed against 17 bands in the Area round of the UIL 5A Area C Marching Competition on Saturday, October 28 at Mesquite Memorial Stadium. At the end of prelims, MPHS was named a Top 10 Area Finalist sitting in 5th place, just one point behind 4th.