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Nothing but the truth

Nothing but the truth

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Nothing but the truth

Debby Efurd
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
I am drawn to true crime, who-done-it, criminal profiling stories. Just call me Detective Debby. As crimes are solved and the case goes to trial, the same line is repeated, “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
Finding the right lawn service professional

Finding the right lawn service professional

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Finding the right lawn service professional

Mechele Mills
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Abeautiful lawn can be both appealing and environmentally friendly, but it can take a lot of work and be a tricky project, and the best of circumstances can still be challenging; extended periods of extreme weather, dull lawnmower blades, bugs, pests, and heavy foot traffic can all lead to a lawn...
Jose Garcia Rivera COURTESY PHOTO / TITUS CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Jose Garcia Rivera COURTESY PHOTO / TITUS CO. SHERIFF’S OFFICE

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Man arrested after report of child sexual assault

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On Friday, March 14, a man ended up behind bars after Titus County Sheriff deputies received a report of an alleged sexual assault of a child.According to the Sheriff’s Office, the deputies were told the perpetrator was in the country illegally and that he was likely a flight risk.
Stansell Construction poses with shovels during the groundbreaking for Chapel Hill ISD’s bond projects COURTESY PHOTOS / CHAPEL HILL ISD

Stansell Construction poses with shovels during the groundbreaking for Chapel Hill ISD’s bond projects COURTESY PHOTOS / CHAPEL HILL ISD

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Chapel Hill ISD breaks ground on 2024 bond projects

From Staff Reports
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
On Monday, March 10, Chapel HIll broke ground on the 2024 Bond Projects that were voted in last year.These improvements will bring a new elementary gym and classroom, which replaces a facility that has been up since the 1950s.
Feeling moody? Take a trip to the Moody Blooms

Feeling moody? Take a trip to the Moody Blooms

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Feeling moody? Take a trip to the Moody Blooms

Nicole Kimball Nicole@steelcountrybee.com
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
As the temperatures warm and Spring blooms across Texas, one farm in Titus County is showing off their blossoms– opening their gates for everyone to appreciate the splashes of color and collect baskets of their favorite tulips.Moody Blooms had an official ribbon cutting on Friday, March 7.

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Crime & Courts

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
ArrestsMarch 11, 2025 • There are 157 inmates in jail with 138 males and 19 females.• Enrique Marrufo- Hernandez, 17 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on a warrant for Public Lewdness.• Ramon Costahce, 25 of Kansas City, MO., was arrested for Criminal Trespass.• Edith K.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits. Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: nicole@steelcountrybee.com

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ONGOING

News Staff
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
American LegionThe American Legion (Jessup — Reed) Post #210 of Mount Pleasant meets the third Tuesday of each month at Herschel’s Restaurant in Mount Pleasant starting at 6 p.m. Come early for food and fellowship. All veterans are welcome.
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