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First Federal announces new appointments

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
Rhonda Kittle has been named Branch Manager of the Mt. Pleasant branch and Kimberly Ross has been named Branch Manager of the Clarksville branch of First Federal Community Bank, SSB in an announcement by Brad Meyers, President and CEO of First Federal.
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Pond Maintenance—Part II

Elizabeth Lanning
Friday, July 8, 2022
Ideal pond clarity should be between 18 and 24 inches. Having a “darker” pond will limit the vegetation in the middle because of the limited sunlight reaching the bottom. However, clarity of less than 18 inches can cause the phytoplankton (one-celled organisms that make the water greenish) to die off causing lack of oxygen in the water. This lack of oxygen can kill everything living in the pond.

Drought and trees - Explained

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Only mid-way through June and Texas has already seen extreme heat and very little rain this summer, with the trend predicted to continue. The anticipation of drought can bring many thoughts to mind from water shortages to increased wildfire risk, but what do drought conditions mean for our trees?
Only a few were sent back through the line for ending in a couple hundred dollars of debt.

Mad City Day at NTCC

Elizabeth Lanning
Friday, July 8, 2022
The Northeast Texas Community College hosted their first Mad City Day for the year in the college cafeteria on July 6. Each student picked up a budget sheet listing total household income, whether or not they have a child, and tax information, as well as several rows to fill out including savings, housing, transportation, groceries, child care, etc.
Cypress Basin Hospice

Cypress Basin Hospice announces NYE Ball

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
Cypress Basin Hospice made a huge announcement this week in regards to their events for 2023. In a statement released on Thursday, Cypress Basin Hospice Director of Relations and Community Development Niki Huffman stated, “As many of you are aware and for those of you who might not be, the Mount Pleasant Civic Center will be closed January-April 2023 for renovations. As you know, Cypress Basin Hospice always holds its Hearts for Hospice Ball the first Saturday in February in this venue, so this minor disruption in our annual plan has allowed our committee to get creative.
A glimpse into

A glimpse into Heaven

Di Ana Fitzgerald
Friday, July 8, 2022
On July 30, Greater BibleWay Baptist Church will hold its annual Take Me Back musical featuring musicians and clergy from all over East Texas and as far away as Louisiana, hosted by Donna Norman. The free event will begin at 6 p.m.
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City to host blood drive

News Staff
Friday, July 8, 2022
The City of Mount Pleasant is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 27. The Carter BloodCare Bus will be parked at City Hall, located at 501 N. Madison, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gift of life is needed more than ever, and donors will receive a beach towel while supplies last as a thank you gift. You can make an appointment by scanning the QR code, or call/text: 800-366-2834.
Texas Star Insurance joins Chamber

Texas Star Insurance joins Chamber

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Last Wednesday, the Mount Pleasant-Titus County Chamber of Commerce gained a new member with the ribbon-cutting ceremony held at Texas Star Insurance. Owner Jose Rodriguez is available for any insurance questions or quotes. COURTESY PHOTO
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NTCC EMS Program adds shift-based Paramedic course

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Are you an EMT looking to take your career to the next level? Northeast Texas Community College has designed a new hybrid, shift-based Paramedic course (DSHS #618723) with your schedule in mind. The NTCC paramedic program is accredited by CAAHEP (CoAEMSP program 600504) and is a 12 month program.
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