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FBLA Officer Training Camp attendees (L to R) Middle Level advisor Dana Armstrong, Texas Middle Level Ambassador Anna Henry, Texas Middle Level Ambassador Mallory Mancera, Texas State Vice President Isaac Hernandez, High School Advisor John Whitten Courtesy photo

FBLA Officer Training Camp attendees (L to R) Middle Level advisor Dana Armstrong, Texas Middle Level Ambassador Anna Henry, Texas Middle Level Ambassador Mallory Mancera, Texas State Vice President Isaac Hernandez, High School Advisor John Whitten Courtesy photo

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Mount Pleasant ISD FBLA attends State Officer Training Camp

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Mount Pleasant High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Area 6 State Vice President, Isaac Hernandez, and Middle School Ambassadors, Anna Henry and Mallory Mancera, attended Officer Training (OT) on June 8-12 at Camp Copass in Denton to prepare for the upcoming year.
Pictured (from left): Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement; McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist; and Mason May, Director of Work4College, are pictured at the check presentation. Courtesy photo

Pictured (from left): Dr. Jon McCullough, NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement; McKenna Neal, Resource Development Specialist; and Mason May, Director of Work4College, are pictured at the check presentation. Courtesy photo

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Moody Foundation awards NTCC $1.354 million grant to expand Work4College program

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Northeast Texas Community College (NTCC) has received a $1.354 million grant from the Moody Foundation to strengthen workforce development and expand the college’s nationally recognized Work4College program.
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Alumni Spotlight: Yair Vega

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Friday, July 10, 2026
From Mount Pleasant to Dallas, NTCC alumnus Yair Vega is building a successful career in the electrical industry while staying focused on lifelong growth.
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NTCC celebrates 250 years of American independence with campus picnic

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Northeast Texas Community College celebrated Independence Day with a festive picnic on Thursday, July 2, at the Eagle’s Nest outside the Student Union Building. The event brought together students, faculty, staff, veterans, and guests for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and patriotic spirit.

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Crime & Courts

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Friday, July 10, 2026
July 4, 2026• There are 172 inmates in jail with 145 males and 27 females.• Luis E. Azocar- Jimenez, 23 of Mt. Pleasant, was arrested on 3 counts of Assault Family Violence.• Maranda Fabela, 31 of Daingerfield, was arrested on a warrant for Fraud.• Craig D. Ford, 43 of Strong, AR.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Friday, July 10, 2026
The Community Events Calendar is published as space permits.Events will also be published on our website. Submit event notices to: mmcclanahan@texaslocalmedia.
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Free GED, ESL classes start July 14

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Looking to earn your GED or improve your English skills? Northeast Texas Community College’s Adult Education program is now enrolling students for free six-week GED and English as a Second Language (ESL) classes beginning July 14.

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HAPPENINGS

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Friday, July 10, 2026
Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club Pittsburg DBC meets every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St. If you enjoy playing bridge or want to learn a new challenging game and meet new friends, then bridge may be your new hobby!
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