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Part 1: Check in with your body – building awareness to prevent falls

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Part 1: Check in with your body – building awareness to prevent falls

Camille Theisen

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Falls are one of the most common causes of injury among older adults, but most can be prevented with awareness and a few simple habits. Let’s look at how staying in tune with your body — from vision and hydration to balance and posture — helps you stay safe and confident on your feet.

What is this place called home

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What is this place called home

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

“Home is not a place … it’s a feeling.”—Uncredited bit of wisdom I picked up years ago.------ “So, where’s home,” asked the man whose hand I was still shaking. A mutual friend had just introduced us as we met for lunch at a local restaurant.“East Texas, I live in Center,” I said.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits.Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: nicole@steelcountrybee.

MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

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MPISD SCHOOL CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Monday, Oct. 6• MPISDDyslexia Awareness parent night, MPISD Administration Building, 6:00 p.m.• CDCtrainingfor new volunteers, 8:05 a.m.• MPHSFBLA@ COLLAB conference, San Marcos• MPHSTigerDoll Booster Club meeting, MPHS Cafeteria, 6:00 p.m.• Volleyball-MPJH vs. Hallsville (home), 5:00 p.m.

Michelle Garrett, Dayanara Pulquero, Evelyn Hernandez, Jaydy Martinez

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MPHS art students win ribbons at the Titus County Fair

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Mount Pleasant High School students entered 38 pieces in the Fine Arts event at the Titus County Fair, 32 of which earned ribbons. The awards included a Sweepstakes and seven Best in Class ribbons.

Colt Covey

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MPHS Fashion Design students win ribbons at the Titus County Fair

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Mount Pleasant High School Fashion Design II and III students entered numerous pieces in the Creative Arts event at the Titus County Fair, 14 of which earned ribbons. The awards included three Sweepstakes, four Best of Show, and one Best in Class ribbons.

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CHAAMP Varsity Volleyball comes back swinging

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

After a week off, CHAAMP (Christian Homeschool Athletics Association Mount Pleasant) varsity volleyball team returned to the court strong. They finished their regular games 2-0, then headed to a Dallas tournament where they placed in the gold bracket.On Monday, Sept.

Seniors from left are President Julian Chancellor, Vice President Alessandro Greco, Secretary Alberto Avila and Treasurer Cristian Perez

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MPHS elects campus leadership

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

The student body of Mount Pleasant High School has elected Class Officers for the 20252026 school year.The Senior class officers are President Julian Chancellor, Vice President Alessandro Greco, Secretary Alberto Avila, and Treasurer Cristian Perez.

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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.

The Ovarian Cancer Benefit took place at the Civic Center for the last time

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12th Annual and last Ovarian Cancer Benefit closes event with love

News Staff

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

On Saturday, October 4, the 12th Annual Ovarian Cancer Benefit and the very last one took place at the Mount Pleasant Civic Center.This benefit has been organized for years by Donna Norman and many of her friends and family.

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