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NTCC enrolling for driving academy

Northeast Texas Community College is currently enrolling for its upcoming Professional Driving Academy. New classes begin monthly. “Our new CDL drivers are getting jobs with excellent pay and benefits right away.
Chapel Hill celebrates back-to-school bash

Chapel Hill celebrates back-to-school bash

Chapel Hill celebrates back-to-school bash

TRIBUNE PHOTOS / MIRANDA OGLESBY It’s to time celebrate! Chapel Hill ISD hosted a back-to-school bash Aug. 4. The event included a bounce house, free tacos, snow cones and more.

Arrests

There are 154 inmates in jail with 132 males and 22 females. Since Aug. 3, the following have been booked into the jail: Aug. 7 • WilliamD.Owens,54 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on 2 warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance. • QuinterriousJones,21 of Mt.

Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 6-12

Camp County • SL 255 – From FM 1520 to US 271, constructing highway, County Road 2120 detoured Morris County • I-30 – Eastbound at Exit 178, US 259, ramp rehabilitation.

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 Harts Bluff senior photos Shutter Snapper Photography will be photographing Harts Bluff High School 2024 seniors at the school Friday, Aug. 11.
The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning of increased wildfire danger as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state. COURTESY PHOTO

The Texas A&M Forest Service is warning of increased wildfire danger as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state. COURTESY PHOTO

Texas A&M Forest Service issues wildfire danger warning as hot, dry conditions persist

“Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought conditions,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest Service fire chief. “Over the past two weeks, state and local firefighters have responded to 280 wildfires that burned almost 10,000 acres.
Child care centers closing across state

Child care centers closing across state

Child care centers closing across state

An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported.