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What is blooming in August?

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A ugust is rough on gardeners. It’s tempting to linger over coffee and Scripture in the cool early mornings, but we head outside early and are done (DONE!) by noon.

Answering your questions - 4

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We presented a two-hour program on “Trees, Tree Selection, and Tree Care” in July at the Titus County AgriLife Extension Summer Horticulture Series. We requested and received many questions during the program, and we think these are questions that you, our northeast Texas neighbors, might ask.

MPISD to serve free breakfast, lunches

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The Mount Pleasant Independent School District announced it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program at all of the district campuses for the 2023-2024 school year.

Caps off

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Northeast Texas Community College celebrated its August 2023 commencement on Friday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m.

Area entrepreneur plans documentary featuring Friday Night Lights

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Kaymon Farmer, Pittsburg native and Director of Student Development and Inclusion at Northeast Texas Community College, is filming a documentary showcasing the East Texas-ness of the communities he calls home and it centers around something near and dear to his heart--Friday Night Football.

Weekly Roadwork Report – Aug. 6-12

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Camp County • SL 255 – From FM 1520 to US 271, constructing highway. County Road 2120 detoured, daytime lane closures on FM 1520 Morris County • I-30 – Eastbound at Exit 178, US 259, ramp rehabilitation.

Crime & Courts

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There are 153 inmates in jail with 134 males and 19 females. Since Aug.