The East Texas Food Bank has kicked off the Summer Food Program at 27 East Texas locations so children will not go hungry during the summer break. “The Summer Food Program began in 2005 to fill the meal gap left when the school year ends and children lose access to free and reduced-price meals they depend on for nourishment,” said Dennis Cullinane, East Texas Food Bank CEO.

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Arrests There are 155 inmates in jail with 122 males and 33 females. Since 06/02/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • Courtney E.

On Wednesday, supporters of the Mt. Pleasant Rodeo Association and sponsors of the 2022 rodeo gathered to hold a ribbon-cutting for Mount Pleasant’s first-ever Pro Rodeo. Bo Rester invited the public to attend the affair and stated that the aim is for this to be a tradition each year. TRIBUNE PHOTO / QUINTEN BOYD

City of Mount Pleasant and community leaders hosted the Second Annual Decoration Day at Cortznes Cemetery on May 29. The ceremony, which offered a time to reflect on the memory of loved ones and affirm a commitment to life and living, provided the opportunity to unveil the new pavilion the City constructed so that funeral services could be held in comfort during inclement weather.

The Northeast Texas Community College library was one of 77 libraries nationwide to be awarded an emergency relief grant from The American Library Association (ALA). The fund is providing $1.55 million in emergency relief grants to libraries that have experienced substantial economic hardship due to the coronavirus pandemic. Through the ALA COVID Library Relief Fund, NTCC will be awarded $20,000 to support library services and operations.

The City of Mount Pleasant dedicated a new bridge at the Mount Pleasant Country Club in remembrance of Philip “Pat” Sisk during a ceremony held on Friday May 27 at the club. Mr. Sisk was an involved citizen who passed away in August 2021.

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