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Watch for changes when filing taxes

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As you prepare your tax returns before the April 18 filing deadline, you’ll want to be up to date on changes that could affect you. Here are some issues to discuss with your tax professional: • COVID-19-related distributions and recontributions – If you took a coronavirus-related distribution (withdrawal) from a retirement account, such as a 401(k) or IRA, in 2020 and chose to spread the amount equally over three years, you need to include the relevant part of the distribution on your 2021 tax return, so you should bring your 2020 Form 1099-R to your tax advisor.

The Slap of Pride

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My ugly heart showed up. And I felt the slap of pride swipe itself in a hundred ways across my soul yesterday. Now I never expected the first slapping attacks at my heart, let alone the dozens that followed.

Forever Motown comes to Whatley Center February 18

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The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will host a concert by Forever Motown on Friday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This is a full stage production of your favorite hit songs from all the Motown legends.

Gateway Bronco gives $5,000 for Shelby Automotive scholarships

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The Northeast Texas Community College Foundation recently received a $5,000 gift from Gateway Bronco. The funds will be used to provide scholarships for students in NTCC’s Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program. Seth Burgett (center), owner of Gateway Bronco, is pictured presenting the gift to Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, and Dr. Kevin Rose (right), NTCC Vice President for Instruction, at a recent Barrett-Jackson event in Scottsdale, Arizona. Gateway Bronco, based in Illinois, performs custom restoration on classic Ford Broncos. In addition to providing financial support to the Shelby Automotive Program, Gateway has also provided internship opportunities for NTCC students. In fact, an NTCC automotive student assisted with the restoration of the Bronco pictured above. To learn more about the Shelby Automotive Program, visit www.shelbyautotech.com. For more information about Gateway Bronco visit www.gatewaybronco.com.

LIBRARY CORNER

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Here’s what’s happening in the library February 14- 19: Monday—Yarn Over Coffee 9:30 a.m./Friends of the Library 6 p.m. Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m.

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 129 inmates in jail with 115 males and 14 females. Since 02/05/2022 the following have been booked into the jail: • Mireya Vasquez-Arrendondo, 33 of Mt.

Chapel Hill CX team headed to Austin

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Chapel Hill seniors Braxton Sanders and Nicole Sekulic went undefeated this week in the District 13-3A UIL Cross-Examination Debate tournament. Sanders also brought home the Top Speaker gavel. The two will advance to the state competition to be held in Austin in March. Pictured with them is their coach Annette White. COURTESY PHOTO

MT. PLEASANT ISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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Monday, February 14 • MPHS Cheer @ UCA High School Nationals, Orlando, Fl • MPHS Tiger Doll Booster Club meeting, MPHS Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m. • Track: MPHS JV @ Marshall Mavericks Relays Tuesday, February 15 • CDC Safe Riders Car Set program, 4:00 p.m.

Mount Pleasant FFA students win big at Fort Worth

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Reese Hill , a FFA member from Mount Pleasant captured Reserve Champion Suffolk Ewe at the 2022 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo on January 30. The 2022 Show is hosting junior exhibitors from across Texas competing for awards and more than $32,790 in Junior Breeding Sheep premiums.