Tiger Fest

Photos by John Whitten, Idania Castanon, Natalia Aspeitia, Anahi Castellano and Allison Nieto

Early voting begins Monday

Fourteen state propositions and one bond for Chapel Hill ISD will be on the ballot for the Nov. 7 general election, with early voting beginning Monday. CHISD’s $9.3 million bond includes construction, renovation, improvement, acquisition and equipment of school buildings in the district.

TxDOT seeking public input, will host open houses

The Texas Department of Transportation is planning for the future, and public input is crucial as the agency looks to prioritize transportation needs through 2050. Demand on our roadways is increasing. Technology is reimagining how we move, now more than ever, and it’s important to look ahead.

NTCC to host collegiate rodeo this weekend

The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) Southern Region will have the third rodeo of the 2023-2024 season in Mount Pleasant, Texas October 20th and 21st.

Crime & Courts

• Thereare131inmates in jail with 112 males and 19 females. Since Oct. 13 the following have been booked into the jail: • KalebW.Wilks,31 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Possession of Marihauna, and Assault. • BernadetteJackson, 29 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Assault. • TroyL.

Rebecca Pelley McWatters art exhibit on display

Northeast Texas Community College welcomes Rebecca Pelley McWatters as the exhibiting artist for October. Her artwork is currently on display and will continue until Thursday, October 26th. A reception will be held on Thursday, October 26th, at 12:30 p.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website.

Biology Honors Student Make First documented findings of Tardigrades in Northeast Texas

According to Tardigrade specialist, Baker University Biologist, Dr. William Miller, it is official. Students of NTCC’s Dr. Chris McAllister have found the first samples of a microscopic animal, the Tardigrade, in this area of Northeast Texas.

BBB tips on hiring a plumber you can trust

Whether you own or rent your home, at some point, you’re going to have a plumbing issue. One recent study found that just over 1 in 10 adults needed a plumber in the past year and that more than 1 million adults needed a plumber more than 10 times between 2022 and 2023.