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State Water Board declares interregional conflict

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State Water Board declares interregional conflict

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Thanks to a ruling last week by the Texas Water Development Board, water planners in Region D (Northeast Texas) and Region C (DFW area) will head to mediation to try and resolve the decades long conflict over the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir.

Fidel Mendoza Rios

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Hit-and-run fatality suspect behind bars in Titus County

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

On Wednesday, July 2, a man was arrested as the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist.The hit-and-run fatality happened on Tuesday, July 1. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Titus County dispatch got a 911 call about the incident around 8:40 that evening.

John Ankram talks to the city council about possible structure demolitions

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Multiple building demolitions approved, Anderson Towne Crossing construction moving forward

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025

During a Mount Pleasant city council meeting on Tuesday, July 1, the council and Mayor Wesley Lyon held public hearings for several different homes or structures in Mount Pleasant, ultimately approving the demolition of them.

Mount Pleasant ISD announces Meet the Teacher dates

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Mount Pleasant ISD announces Meet the Teacher dates

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

In preparation for the 2025-2026 school year, Mount Pleasant ISD has scheduled Meet the Teacher on the following dates and times:• Child Development Center—Wednesday, Au gust 13, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

MPHS freshman chosen for Texas Sports Writers Association All-State softball team

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MPHS freshman chosen for Texas Sports Writers Association All-State softball team

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

MPHS freshman pitcher, Kammie Terrell, has been chosen for the Texas Sports Writers Association All-State Honorable Mention Softball team.

MPHS graduates named to Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team

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MPHS graduates named to Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Mount Pleasant High School Class of 2025 graduates, Bianca Garcia and Kelsey Howard, were named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Academic All-State team. To be eligible, team members had to be a graduating senior with a 94 or higher average in all classes.

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Guaranty Bank & Trust joining forces with Glacier Bancorp, Inc.

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Guaranty Bancshares, Inc. (“GNTY”), the bank holding company for Guaranty Bank & Trust, N.A. (“Guaranty Bank & Trust”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Glacier Bancorp, Inc. (“Glacier”).

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Arrests

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

June 25, 2025There are 160 inmates in jail with 140 males and 20 females.Since 06/24/2025 the following have been booked into the jail,• Michael J. Cheatum, 36 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on a warrant for Harassment of a Public Servant.• Hagen D. Harris, 18 of Mt.

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NTCC Board of Trustees holds June meeting

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Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 24. This marked the first meeting under the leadership of NTCC’s sixth president, Dr. Kevin Rose.

Make it sound like we had a good time

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Make it sound like we had a good time

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

“We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men.” — Author Herman Melville------“Write an article about the banquet … and make it sound like we had a good time,” the judge pronounced as punishment after declaring me guilty.

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