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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
May 30International Hug Your Cat Day National Mint Julep Day May 30, 1909 First Conference of the National Negro Committee (NAACP)May 31World No Tobacco Day National Macaroon Day May 31, 1955 Supreme Court ordered school desegregationJune 1World Milk Day International Day of Children National Say...

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
American Legion MeetingAmerican Legion (Jessup-Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant will now be meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the new Veterans Resource Center, 1705 Industrial Road, in Mount Pleasant, starting at 6:00pm. Come Early for fellowship. AllVeterans welcome.
Sinking Ship Marriages

Sinking Ship Marriages

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Sinking Ship Marriages

With Andy & Renie Bowman
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
If you are in one, it’s a scary thing. With a lot of anger, defeatism, anxiety, and damaged pride as shipmates. But, maybe you still feel that you would rather patch the holes that are rapidly taking on water, rather than just bailing out.
Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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Alan Braddock’s Trim & Tint

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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.
MPHS Class of 2026 Courtesy photos

MPHS Class of 2026 Courtesy photos

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Mount Pleasant High honors graduates

Mollie Mcclanahan Mmcclanahan@texaslocalmedia.com
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Mount Pleasant High School celebrated the graduating Class of 2026 with its commencement ceremony on May 22. The event honored the graduates for their accomplishments, and highlighted the successes of Salutatorian Alessandro Greco and Valedictorian Brissa Alvarez.
The 2026-2027 Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors (L to R) Assistant Drum Maria Beltran, Assistant Drum Major Cindy Valle, Assistant Drum Major Makayla Mather, and Head Drum Major Odalys Mejia Courtesy photo

The 2026-2027 Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors (L to R) Assistant Drum Maria Beltran, Assistant Drum Major Cindy Valle, Assistant Drum Major Makayla Mather, and Head Drum Major Odalys Mejia Courtesy photo

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Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band selects Drum Majors

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band held auditions to select the 2026-2027 Drum Majors in the Performing Arts Complex at MPHS.Leading the band next year are Head Drum Major Odalys Mejia and Assistant Drum Majors Makayla Mather, Maria Beltran, and Cindy Valle.
From left to right: Public Works Director Garrett Houston, Former Mayor Paul Meriwether, Former Council Member Michael McGahee, and Robert Nance, Jr (representing his father Robert Nance) Courtesy photo

From left to right: Public Works Director Garrett Houston, Former Mayor Paul Meriwether, Former Council Member Michael McGahee, and Robert Nance, Jr (representing his father Robert Nance) Courtesy photo

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City Recognizes Sports Complex supporters

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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
The Mount Pleasant City Council expressed appreciation to those who have been instrumental in the creation of the city’s new Sports Complex and the latest meeting on May 19.
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Chapel Hill Honors Breakfast

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Chapel Hill High School honored members of the Class of 2026 during the annual Honors Breakfast held Thursday morning at Herschel’s in Mount Pleasant.
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