Crime & Courts

There are 139 inmates in jail with 115 males and 24 females. Since Sept. 1, the following have been booked into the jail: Sept. 6 • Melinda H. Holman, 64 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for DWI. • Juan Castro, 53 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Assault. • Stephanie L. Owens, 48 of Mt.

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.com Ovarian cancer awareness benefit 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center. A spaghetti supper will be available for $10.

Fixing engines of the heart

The other day, I spent time on the street with homeless friends, laughing with some, challenging others with their belief in Christ, and talking openly about life and choices.

Outdoor briefs

Ivie cranking summertime run Texas giants The story book fishing tales just keep on coming at Lake O.H. Ivie near San Angelo. Despite the blistering summer heat, the West Texas reservoir continues to kick out giant bass to shock the imagination.

For a good cause: Combs gearing up for ‘Slam and kids derby

Keith Combs is encouraging anglers across Texas and beyond to save the dates of September 15-16. The request comes in the name of a really good cause. The Huntington bass pro is gearing up for the 2nd Annual C.A.S.T.

Gargantuan Catch

One of the world’s oldest and most hallowed freshwater fishing records has likely been crushed by a monster alligator gar caught and released recently at Sam Rayburn Reservoir by Art Weston of Union, Kentucky. The news comes courtesy of Kirk Kirkland of Trinity.

City council discusses insurance

It was standing room only at Tuesday’s city council meeting; the council members considered the approval of Resolution 2023-14, which regarded the availability of accident and health benefits coverages for council members, employees of affiliated service providers and their dependents, as well as...