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	Winter Storms Can Impact Your Online Behavior and Increase Scam Risk

Winter Storms Can Impact Your Online Behavior and Increase Scam Risk

Winter Storms Can Impact Your Online Behavior and Increase Scam Risk

Extreme temperature changes don’t just affect our comfort; they can also influence how we behave online. According to research published in Psychological Science, shifts in temperature can impact stress levels, attention, and decision-making.
Mount Pleasant High School competition cheer team at NCA High School Nationals Courtesy Photo

Mount Pleasant High School competition cheer team at NCA High School Nationals Courtesy Photo

MPHS Cheerleaders place 2nd at NCA High School Nationals

The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders had one more competition to close out the 20252026 season, NCA High School Nationals at the Fort Worth Convention Center. But Mother Nature had other plans. With the team set to compete at 11:29 a.m.
Carter Chism Photo by Dustin Cook

Carter Chism Photo by Dustin Cook

MPHS senior nominated for McDonald’s All-American team

Mount Pleasant High School senior, Carter Chism, has been nominated as a McDonald’s All-American. The nomination process involves selections from hundreds of high school seniors, with final rosters determined by a committee of basketball experts.
Flames and smoke engulf former milk plant located at 201 East Arkansas Street Photo courtesy of Justin Hargrove

Flames and smoke engulf former milk plant located at 201 East Arkansas Street Photo courtesy of Justin Hargrove

Fire destroys historic Borden milk plant

A massive fire erupted at the former Borden Milk plant located at 201 East Arkansas Street. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department received the call on Jan. 27 at 11:23 p.m.Fire crews arrived to find heavy fire throughout most of the structure, with flames already visible through the roof.
TRMC Board votes on the fate of the hospital.

TRMC Board votes on the fate of the hospital.

TRMC board approves sale of hospital

Titus Regional Medical Center deliberated on the decision to sell or lease the hospital at their latest board meeting on Feb. 2. The potential sale has been in discussions for the past two years, with the board voting to discuss potential partnerships last October.
Courtesy Photo

Courtesy Photo

Ella Waldon Named Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month

Text Chapel Hill senior Ella Waldon was named the November Greater Texas Ford Dealers Female Athlete of the Month, recognizing an outstanding season defined by excellence, leadership, and consistency.A libero for the Lady Red Devils, Waldon authored one of the strongest senior campaigns in Class 3A.

Arrests

January 24, 2026• There are 174 inmates in jail with 147 males and 27 females Since 01/22/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Angelica M. Cramer, 29 of Milwaukee, WI.
A Story Worth Telling

A Story Worth Telling

Make it the journey and the destination

------ While putting these words together Saturday, I was keeping an eye on the weather. Admiring nature’s icy artwork.Winter is a playful paradox, delivering devastating damage and serene beauty in one cold blast.I’m good at some things, but I am not good at Winter. Don’t like cold weather.

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.