Tree lighting commences holiday season

The annual lighting of the Christmas tree downtown was held on Nov. 19. Hosted by the City of Mount Pleasant, the official first lighting of the tree and other decorations signifies the holiday season and allows the community to celebrate as one.

Ethics Complaint on Council Member

At the November 18, 2025, regular City Council meeting, the Mt. Pleasant City Council voted to hire a third-party, independent investigator to investigate an ethics complaint filed against City Council member Melanie Tafoya on November 12, 2025, by a member of the public.

Community shops at Holiday Bazaar

On Friday and Saturday of last week, residents and visitors of Mount Pleasant had the opportunity to shop from over 30 vendors at the annual Deck the Halls Holiday Bazaar. This tradition is presented by the Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce.

Trans Ams take over Fair Grounds

Mount Pleasant welcomed car enthusiasts at the Trans Am Takeover car show on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 held at the Titus County Fair Grounds. The event was presented by Legendary Concepts in collaboration with Giving Cheerfully, East Bound and Down, and Carroll Shelby Automotive Institute.

Arrests

November 14, 2025• There are 169 inmates in jail with 143 males and 26 females. Since 11/13/2025 the following have been booked into the jail,• Steven R. Pearson, 51 of Omaha, was arrested for DWI.• McKinzie Crowder, 19 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested for Assault Family Violence.• Jacori M.

MPHS UIL wraps fall season at Whitehouse Thanksgiving Classic

The full Mount Pleasant High School UIL Academic team completed its fall season on Saturday, November 8 at the 20th annual Whitehouse Thanksgiving Classic. MPHS won three 1st place category awards, two 2nd place team awards, and numerous individual medals.

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.

Wallace Middle School hosts 28th annual Veterans Day program

The P.E. Wallace Middle School gym was filled overwhelming gratitude for our veterans on Monday, November 11. The Wallace Middle School 28th annual Veterans Day program honored local veterans with lunch, music, gifts, and moments of appreciation.

Chapel Hill ISD Honors Veterans with District-Wide Luncheon Programs

Chapel Hill ISD proudly hosted its annual Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 11, honoring the brave men and women who have served our country.