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Another special session slated for October

Another special session slated for October

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Another special session slated for October

Capital
Friday, September 29, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has called a third special session, this time about school choice, for next month. He is promising retribution for lawmakers who oppose his move to enact school vouchers in Texas, the Texas Tribune reported.
Annie Sims (L to R): 1st Row Lincoln Litke, Liam Litke, Diego Mayorga, Adrian Mayorga, Kate Barfield, Clara Barnard. 2nd Row Evelyn Buchanan, Damian Moreno, Abigail Dyer, Sam Jones, Khloe Haley, Laura Etheridge, Esther Robles. 3rd Row Pyper Shepard, Peyton Glenn, Jose Pacheco, Alex Flores, Zane Whitsel, Lilly Jane Yancey, Maybelline Puerto Ortiz

Annie Sims (L to R): 1st Row Lincoln Litke, Liam Litke, Diego Mayorga, Adrian Mayorga, Kate Barfield, Clara Barnard. 2nd Row Evelyn Buchanan, Damian Moreno, Abigail Dyer, Sam Jones, Khloe Haley, Laura Etheridge, Esther Robles. 3rd Row Pyper Shepard, Peyton Glenn, Jose Pacheco, Alex Flores, Zane Whitsel, Lilly Jane Yancey, Maybelline Puerto Ortiz

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MPISD students win awards at the Titus County Fair Academic Rodeo

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Mount Pleasant ISD had students on five campuses competing at the annual Titus County Fair Academic Rodeo on Sunday, September 24. The Academic Rodeo traditionally kicks off the fair events with students competing in spelling, math, science fair, essay, poster, bible reading, and speech contests.
‘Coffee with a Cop’ held Friday

‘Coffee with a Cop’ held Friday

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‘Coffee with a Cop’ held Friday

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Folks gathered at Herschel’s Friday morning for “Coffee with a Cop,” which allowed community members to connect with members of the Mount Pleasant Police Department. 
Goin’ Gold Band members named to All-Region

Goin’ Gold Band members named to All-Region

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Goin’ Gold Band members named to All-Region

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
Three members of the Mount Pleasant High School Jazz Band were named to the All-Region Jazz Band after auditions hosted at the Mount Pleasant High School Performing Arts Complex on Thursday, Sept. 21.
County fair is serious fun

County fair is serious fun

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County fair is serious fun

News Staff
Friday, September 29, 2023
It’s fair time! The Titus County Fair kicked off this week at the fairgrounds. For more photos, see pages 6 and 7. 
2023 Student Winners of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest, First through Fourth, Michelle Calderon, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. COURTESY PHOTO

2023 Student Winners of the Northeast Texas Poetry Contest, First through Fourth, Michelle Calderon, Maddy Smith, Morgan Thrapp, and Odalys Adame. COURTESY PHOTO

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Winners announced for annual Northeast Texas poetry & image contest

Dr. Andrew Yox
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Are sprawling urban ghettoes, filled with homeless people, the real prisons of America? Does half of the American population lack the savings to cover a $1,000 emergency payment?
A ribbon cutting was held last week in celebration of Bealls, a clothing store, opening.It is located at 2306 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite A. TRIBUNE PHOTO / CHRISTIE BURNETT

A ribbon cutting was held last week in celebration of Bealls, a clothing store, opening.It is located at 2306 South Jefferson Avenue, Suite A. TRIBUNE PHOTO / CHRISTIE BURNETT

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Bealls celebrates opening

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023

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ONGOING

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The American Legion (Jessup — Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant starting at 7 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship. All veterans are welcome.
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PTA program hosts district meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The NTCC Physical Therapist Assistant program hosted the Texas Physical Therapy Association East Texas District (ETD) meeting and continuing education on Thursday, Sept. 21. Current PTA students participated in the ETD business meeting.
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