The Euterpean Club meet

Secretary/Press Reporter The Euterpean Club of Mt. PleasantThe lovely home of Mary Bishop provided the perfect ambiance for the Euterpean Club of Mt. Pleasant to gather and enjoy a program of music, “Heart and Soul”.

Crime & Courts

February 20, 2026• There are 166 inmates in jail with 138 males and 28 females. Since 02/19/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Sarah E. McBride, 35 of Winnsboro, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.February 19, 2026• Jeremy S.

Every newspaper needs a Hank

“All I know is what I read in the papers.”— Will Rogers------ I still read newspapers for what I want to know. Several of them.That’s where I saw the article about Hank’s retirement.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits.Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: mollie@campcountynow.

Harts Bluff student chosen as Texas All State Small School Choir member

Jackson Camp, a junior at Harts Bluff Early College High School, was chosen for the 2nd year in a row, as a member of the Texas All State Small School Choir. He performed with the choir on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in San Antonio, at the Henry B.

Mount Pleasant High School senior advances to state DAR contest

The Martha Laird chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has selected Mount Pleasant High School senior, Brissia Alvarez, as the chapter winner of the DAR Good Citizen award.

MPHS sophomore’s drawing chosen for exhibition

Mount Pleasant High School sophomore, Michelle Garrett, was selected to be part of the Texas Art Education Association’s (TAEA) Youth Art Month Exhibition.

February Capturing Kids’ Hearts at the Junior High

Throughout February, junior high classrooms focused on the Capturing Kids’ Hearts principles of kindness, leadership, safety, and connection, creating intentional opportunities for students to build relationships and strengthen their sense of belonging.

Keep the light on

The glow of my phone outshone the light above my kitchen sink. And it lit up a battle. Not the kind with fists. The kind with words.A friend of mine, living on the edges of this world with a pay-as-you-go phone and more burdens than battery life, began pouring out her heart.

Tips for Hiring a Landscaping Contractor

Whether you’re dreaming of lush gardens, tranquil water features, vibrant outdoor living spaces, or simply a healthy, well-maintained lawn, choosing the right landscaper can make all the difference.