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Porch Pirate Prevention Tips

Porch Pirate Prevention Tips

Porch Pirate Prevention Tips

‘Tis the season for porch pirates. Since this summer, more than 14 million Americans have experienced package theft, and that number is expected to increase dramatically throughout the holiday shopping season.
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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.
Cavanaugh with Jonny Fedevich on drums and Billy Venditti on bass.

Cavanaugh with Jonny Fedevich on drums and Billy Venditti on bass.

Christmas comes early to the Whatley

Northeast Texas Community College welcomed Michael Cavanaugh on Dec. 5 at the Whatley Center of Performing Arts. Michael Cavanaugh has been touring his show, “A Merry Rockin’ Christmas.”Cavanaugh has played piano since he was seven years-old, and eventually went on to play in clubs and piano bars.
John Ankrum with the Building and Development Department

John Ankrum with the Building and Development Department

Council discusses new social media policy

The Mount Pleasant City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting on Dec. 2 and heard comments regarding the proposed social media policy. Interim City Attorney Lea Ream reviewed the amendments to this policy since it was last brought to the council.
MPHS Cosmetology students at Armstrong McCall in Longview Courtesy Photo

MPHS Cosmetology students at Armstrong McCall in Longview Courtesy Photo

Cosmetology students learn about professional products

On Tuesday, November 18th, the Mount Pleasant High School Cosmetology I and II students traveled to Longview to visit RDA Pro-Mart and Armstrong McCall, both professional beauty supply and salon product stores.

Arrests

November 26, 2025• There are 180 inmates in jail with 154 males and 26 females. Since 11/21/2025 the following have been booked into the jail,• Jose Acevado, 30 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on 3 Class C warrants.• Jason B. Anderton, 32 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on a warrant for DWI.

Merry Rockin’ Christmas coming to the Whatley Center Dec. 5

The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College will welcome acclaimed vocalist, pianist and Broadway star Michael Cavanaugh for Merry Rockin’ Christmas on Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 for adults and $10 for students.