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New mayor voted in, May 3 election results for Mount Pleasant

New mayor voted in, May 3 election results for Mount Pleasant

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New mayor voted in, May 3 election results for Mount Pleasant

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
The unofficial results for the City of Mount Pleasant from the May 3rd election are in and they are as follows: Mayor:• Wesley Lyon - 530 (57.11%)• Tracy Craig, Sr. - 398 (42.89%) Place One:• Trey Baker - 463 (49.65%)• Debbie Corbell - 464 (50.05%) Place Two:• Melanie Knight - 539 (58.
NETMWD board meets with citizens on April 28 BEE PHOTOS / NICOLE KIMBALL

NETMWD board meets with citizens on April 28 BEE PHOTOS / NICOLE KIMBALL

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NETMWD approves stricter policies on public comments during board meetings

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
During a regular meeting on Monday, April 28, the Northeast Texas Municipal Water District (NETMWD) approved a policy change in regards to public comments during their board meetings, dictating that the board will not tolerate any disruption or comments outside of public comments and that there...
Map of the Smackover Formation COURTESY PHOTOS / STANDARD LITHIUM

Map of the Smackover Formation COURTESY PHOTOS / STANDARD LITHIUM

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Lithium mining: a ‘Smackover’ the head for East Texas or the start of a new energy era?

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
There’s something beneath the feet of East Texans that keeps drawing people to the region. Some say it’s the healthy soil, others say it’s the charming people. Recently, energy companies across the United States have set their eyes on East Texas for a different reason: lithium.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
April 28, 2025There are 153 inmates in jail with 134 males and 19 females.• Latrail D. Doss, 38 of North Lottel Rock, was arrested for Possession of Marihuana.• Richard V. Sanchez, 44 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on five Class-C warrants.• Angeles P. Gongora, 27 of Mt.
Outstanding Students honored at Eagle Excellence Awards event

Outstanding Students honored at Eagle Excellence Awards event

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Outstanding Students honored at Eagle Excellence Awards event

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) recognized exceptional student achievement at the 2024-2025 Eagle Excellence Awards Reception, held Tuesday, April 22, in the Whatley Center Foyer on the NTCC campus. Click here to view/download photos from the event.
The 2025-2026 Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors (L to R) Assistant Drum Major Angel Farias, Assistant Drum Major Makayla Mather, Associate Drum Major Rosali Niño, and Head Drum Major Bruno DeLeon COURTESY PHOTO

The 2025-2026 Goin’ Gold Band Drum Majors (L to R) Assistant Drum Major Angel Farias, Assistant Drum Major Makayla Mather, Associate Drum Major Rosali Niño, and Head Drum Major Bruno DeLeon COURTESY PHOTO

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Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band selects Drum Majors

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Mount Pleasant High School Goin’ Gold Band held auditions to select the 2025-2026 Drum Majors on Saturday, April 18 in the Performing Arts Complex at MPHS.
Foundation Receives $360,000 Gift from Sistrunk Estate

Foundation Receives $360,000 Gift from Sistrunk Estate

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Foundation Receives $360,000 Gift from Sistrunk Estate

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) Foundation has received a $360,000 gift from the estate of David and Pat Sistrunk. This generous contribution will establish the NTCC Building Enhancement Fund, dedicated to supporting campus facility improvements and long-term infrastructure needs.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: nicole@steelcountrybee.
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