Adult Education offering free GED, ESL classes starting in February

The Adult Education Department at Northeast Texas Community College is accepting new and returning students for its GED (General Educational Development) and English Language programs.

Wallace Middle School 3rd Six Weeks All “A” Honor Roll

5th GradeJosiah Adame, Isabel Agundiz, Austin Bedolla, Michael Berry, Giovannie Contreras, Ximena Cruz, Kimberly Diaz, Callie Dimon, Zalea Dunlap, Abigail Dyer, Laura Ethridge, Ezra Evans, Melanie Ferretiz, Sherlyn Flores, Leonardo Garcia, Keziah Gasaway, Aylin Gonzalez, Hayzlie Gonzalez, Mia...

Arrests

January 19, 2026• There are 182 inmates in jail with 155 males and 27 females. Since 01/16/2026 the following have been booked into the jail,• Robert F. Belcher, 45 of Talco, was arrested on an Upshur County warrant for Tampering with Oil/Gas Rigs.• Lacory J. Brown, 38 of Mt.

The Euterpean Club Meets

The Euterpean Club of Mt. Pleasant gathered in the lovely home of Frances Beck on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:45 PM to enjoy a program of music, “Let There Be Song”. Frances Beck was our most gracious hostess and club members were our most gracious co hostesses.

Lessons learned from the lowly bandage

“What happened to your head … you run into the door again?” —Question from a well-meaning friend.------ Consider the lowly plastic strip bandage.Commonly called Band-Aid, although that’s Johnson & Johnson’s trademarked name.

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.

Care That Is Close to Home: New Options in Mount Pleasant

Getting medical care can be hard and timeconsuming with long drives, lengthy waits, and appointments that often require time off work or school. CHRISTUS Health is committed to making it easier.

A Flashlight for One

Ithought she was going for flashlights. Plural.As in: a box. A sack. A “you’re going to need help carrying these” situation.Instead, my friend came back holding one pen. Not just a pen—mind you—but a pen with a tiny flashlight that goes with it, tucked inside the box.

Tax Season Is Here:

Tax season is here, and for many, that means deciding whether to go it alone with software or enlist the help of a professional. Choosing the right tax preparer can be crucial, especially if you’ve experienced major life changes, own a business, or feel uncertain about navigating complex tax laws.

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

For over 60 years, Braddock’s Auto Trim & Tint is a Better Business Bureau accredited local shop that has been providing top quality service to the City of Mount Pleasant and the surrounding areas.