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Mt. Pleasant High School 3rd Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Camila Alfaro, Stephanie Barrientos, Erick Bernardi, Brandon Brannon, Kaylin Brannon, Jesus Buenrostro Santana, Jason Carmona, Natalie Chavez, Drew Cross, Eduardo Cruz, Selena Cruz, Rebecca Dunn, Monserrat Gonzalez, Ana’liece Guerrero, Isaac Hernandez, Brayan Hernandez Emigdio, Alexis Herrera, Mackenzie Jaime, Caydon Johnson, Conley Johnson, Roger Martinez, Joselyn Martinez Botello, Itzel Martinez Mojica, Melany Morales, Angelica Nino, Rose Ponce, Gisel Ramirez, Eduardo Ramirez Montoya, Cooper Rider, Christian Rojas, Araceli Salazar, Alexis Sandoval, Analia Sandoval, Edenis Sandoval, Alfredo Santillan, Mary Beth Snyder, Kristopher Suarez, Valeria Tejeda, Adan Torres, Janel Vega, Allie Villa, Carla Villegas, Cullin Williams

TxDOT urges Texans to join in the fight against human trafficking

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
ATLANTA – TxDOT is raising awareness about the dangers of human trafficking and working with other state agencies to help stop this horrific crime. During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, TxDOT is continuing its “On the Road to End Human Trafficking” campaign and working with other state agencies through the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinating Council and the Texas Human Trafficking Prevention Task Force. The Texas Legislature passed SB1527 in 2023, which added TxDOT to both groups.
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LIBRARY CORNER

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Mark your calendars for these January activities in the library: • Monday, 15—Closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day. •Tuesday, 16—Paws to Read (Call to register your child to read aloud to the pups.) • Thursday, 18—Family Night’s Winter Wonderland.

Crime & Courts

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
There are 138 inmates in jail with 124 males and 14 females. Since Jan.
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SOLD OUT

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Saturday, Jan. 13, 5 p.m. at Pilgrim’s Community Center, sponsored by NAACP Branch 6243. Tickets $25 - 903285-2317 or 713-294-1870. Dress Sunday best. Honorees: Mr. J.C. White, Mrs. Leisa Lewis, Mr. Roy Henry; Speaker Mr. Rafael Boyd, Pilgrim’s Complex Manager best
One Verse at a Time

One Verse at a Time

Pam Kumpe
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Amidst the chaos of daily life in East Texas and beyond, keeping our faith grounded is a challenge. Yet, as a Christian author and a woman who has found joy in the simplest of God’s creations, I believe the Bible is not just a book but a compass that guides us through the stormiest of seas.
How to prepare for winter storms

How to prepare for winter storms

News Staff
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Winter arrives with fanfare as Christmas, Chanukah and New Year’s Eve all take place within days of the first day of the season. Parties and shopping may distract people from the weather around them, but after resolutions are made and the decorations are packed away, it’s not long before it’s time to confront winter’s wrath.

TxDOT prepares for possible winter weather

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
Due to the possibility of winter weather, TxDOT crews began brine operations on Interstates 20 and 30, along with US 59 Friday. All bridges across the nine-county district are also scheduled to receive an application of brine, which is a solution consisting of salt and water designed to help prevent ice and snow from sticking to surfaces.
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