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Where there is faith

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Matthew 6:25 - “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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

Crime & Courts

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Arrests There are 135 inmates in jail with 115 males and 20 females. Since 03/23/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • Deshaun D.

Williams, Winder to wed

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Robert and Tanyel Williams of Daingerfield, TX, are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Williams, to Aaron Winder, son of Gina Cunningham and Dan Winder of Las Vegas, NV. Jessica is a graduate of Daingerfield High School (class of 2006), Stephen F. Austin State University (Bachelor of Science), and the University of Sydney, Australia (Master of Science). She is employed as a Vice President of Human Resources at a marketing agency and the CEO/Founder of Hidden Gem Career Coaching in Fort Worth, TX. Aaron is a 2022 Juris Doctor candidate at Gonzaga University School of Law in Spokane, WA. A November wedding is planned. COURTESY PHOTO

Cole Hefner visits Rotary

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At this week’s meeting of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club, members were treated to a speech by State Representative Cole Hefner. Hefner was recently re-elected State Representative for House District 5 and has been serving since May 2016.

Elvis tribute artist coming to Gilmer

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What: World Famous Elvis Tribute ‘Travis Powell’ Where: Gilmer Civic Center When: April 9th 6:00 pm Travis Powell is a very special kind of entertainer. Although he is not a magician per se, he does perform a spellbinding act.

MPISD Superintendent added to state Teacher Vacancy Task Force

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The Texas Education Agency recently created the Teacher Vacancy Task Force under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott in an effort to help school districts address ongoing staff shortages. “Teachers play a critical role in the development and long-term success of our students,” says Abbott.

MPHS FFA members attend area convention

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Thirty-five members of the Mount Pleasant High School FFA attended the Area VI Convention in Sulphur Springs on February 28, 2022. Members listened to area officer speeches as well as show stopping performances by the FFA talent teams. Delegates also voted in the 2022-2023 area officers.

TCC gears up for Titus County Reads program

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Each year, Titus County Cares makes it their mission to provide books to Titus County elementary school students to promote reading and intellectual growth during the school year and in the off months with the Titus County Reads program.

MPHS CX Debate team brings home UIL State silver medals

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The Mount Pleasant High School Cross-Examination debate team of senior Connelly Cowan and junior Anthony Orellana competed in the UIL 5A State CX Debate tournament on March 18-19. Held on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin, it would mark the return to in-person state competition for the first time since 2019. The event was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID and was held online in 2021. It would be the fourth and final appearance at state for Cowan and the first for Orellana.