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Gas Leak Evacuates Eustace

The “shelter in place” order issued by the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office after a large gas leak occurred in the Purtis Creek area of the county has ended. Residents of Eustace in Henderson County are also able to return to their homes now. Immediately after the gas leak occurred, …

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American National Bank Robbed

Ardmore Police and the FBI are searching for a man accused of robbing American Nation Bank on Commerce Street in Ardmore Friday afternoon. He wore a long red wig, a red mask, a dark long-sleeve shirt with a gold reindeer on the front, dark pants, and sunglasses on their forehead. …

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Hunters Discover Ammo Shortage

 Photo Associated Press COVID-19 pandemic has fueled many shortages. It also makes it difficult for hunters to enjoy the deer rifle hunting season that opened on Nov 6. Hunter Connor Rossow on Thursday was on the hunt for ammunition at the Heart of Texas Shooting Center in Robinson as he …

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Driver Hits Baby Thrown From Car

Irving Police is investigating the death of an eight-month-old after the infant fell out of a moving vehicle, and then someone else struck the child Sunday morning. The mother was making a turn when the child fell out. Police said the driver of that vehicle may not have realized they …

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Fed Cuts Slack On East Texas Pair At U.S. Capitol

Ryan Taylor Nichols | Alex Kirk Harkrider Though still facing a list of charges, Ryan Taylor Nichols, 30, of Longview, and Alex Kirk Harkrider, 34, of Carthage are no longer facing one related to possession of a dangerous weapon. The FBI arrested them for their participation in the Jan 6 …

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Europe Battling COVID Again

As Europe finds itself at the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic again, experts say it should serve as a “warning” to the US and other countries about the virus’s “unremitting” nature. Governments across the continent have seen cases soar. October saw a rise of more than 50 percent, and the …

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Rivercrest ISD Receives An “A”

Rivercrest ISD’s financial health received good news. For the second year in a row, the school received a superior rating by the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System. The rating system is a tool TEA uses to make sure the state’s public school systems are held accountable for their …

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Two Arrested For Bomb Threat

On Friday afternoon, Mineola ISD Police arrested two for their suspected role in a bomb threat for Mineola High School last Thursday morning. They were both charged with a third-degree felony and terroristic threat and placed in Wood County Jail.

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Three Killed In Accidents Over Weekend

Michael Moore, 58, of Longview, died after crashing his Harley Davidson into a pole on Saturday afternoon in Marion County. It happened around 4:15 on FM 729, 13 miles west of Jefferson. Friday morning, a crash on TX-300 and FM-726 claimed the life of Regena D. Avila, 52, of Gilmer. …

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UIL State Golf Tournament

    2016 UIL Golf State Tournament Date: April 25 – 28, 2016 Site: Lions Municipal (Conference 1A) Roy Kizer (Conference 2A) Grey Rock (Conferences 3A) Onion Creek (Conference 4A) Wolfdancer Hyatt Regency Lost Pines (Conference 5A) Legacy Hills (Conference 6A) Qualifiers: 2016 UIL Golf State Tournament qualifying teams and …

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High School Results Plus Rangers Finish Sweep of Astros

  Paris – 11-4A All-District soccer selections were recently released. Paris senior Justin Mitchell was selected as the district’s Co-MVP. Paris Junior Colin Harris is the Offensive MVP. Fellow Paris Junior Cade Blackmon is keeper of the year and Jeremy Beshirs was named coach of the year. And the newcomer …

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LeTourneau University

    BASEBALL LeTourneau University senior Taylor Empkey, Bedford, Texas, of the men’s baseball team, was recognized at Academic Chapel by the School of Theology and Vocation on Monday. The Who’s Who Among American Universities and Colleges as well as selected as the Outstanding Student in Theology recently inducted Empkey. …

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UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results

    The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Wednesday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student athletes and hear appeals of coach ejections. Two student-athletes from Boyd High School and a student-athlete from Spring Westfield High School were denied appeals for varsity eligibility, upholding the …

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Community Calendar

Apr
23
Tue
MPISD
Apr 23 all-day

Tuesday, April 23, 2024

  • Brice STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Corprew STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Fowler STAAR testing—3rd & 4th grade Math
  • Sims STAAR testing—4th grade Math
  • Sims 1st grade field trip
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Honors Math
  • MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity at Tyler High (away), 4:30 p.m.

Apr
24
Wed
MPISD
Apr 24 all-day

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

  • Fowler Student of the Month
  • Sims 2nd grade field trip
  • Sims STAAR testing—3rd grade Math

MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Honors Math

Apr
25
Thu
MPISD
Apr 25 all-day

Thursday, April 25, 2024

  • Brice Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Corprew 2nd grade field trip
  • Fowler Kindergarten music program, 5:30 p.m.
  • Wallace STAAR testing—5th & 6th grade Math
  • MPJH STAAR testing—7th grade Math & 8th grade Algebra I
  • MPHS STAAR EOC testing—Algebra I
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS NHS meeting, MPHS Auditorium, 7:45 a.m.

MPHS make-up hours, MPHS cafeteria, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

Eighth Annual Walk Of Hope @ Downtown Paris
Apr 25 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The 8th Annual Walk Of Hope, which supports National Crime Victims’ Week, is slated for downtown Paris on Apr. 25 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. The event will raise awareness for victims of crime and child abuse. There will also be free hot dogs and drinks, and Mix Society will provide music.

Apr
26
Fri
MPISD
Apr 26 all-day

Friday, April 26, 2024

  • CDC Parent Committee meeting, 8:05 a.m.
  • Brice GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Corprew GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Fowler GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims GT Kindergarten & 1st grade field trip
  • Sims Chillz on Wheelz day
  • Wallace track meet, Sam Parker Stadium
  • MPJH STAAR testing—8th grade Math
  • MPHS art at VASE State
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
  • Baseball

MPHS JV & Varsity vs. Longview (home), 4:30 p.m. **SENIOR NIGHT**

Apr
27
Sat
MPISD
Apr 27 all-day

Saturday, April 27, 2024

  • Wallace Chess tournament
  • MPHS UIL Academics at Regional meet, UT Arlington
  • MPHS Tiger Doll Spring Show, MPHS Auditorium, 7:30 p.m.
May
4
Sat
Mt Vernon Community Health Fair
May 4 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Join us for our First Mt Vernon Community Health Fair at the First United Methodist Church, 522 TX-37 in Mt Vernon. Don’t miss a great day of health information, free screenings, and vaccines.

FREE SERVICES THAT WE PROVIDE:
-Free Lab Work
-Lipid Panel (must fast)
-PSA Test
Free Health Checks
-Blood Pressure
-Blood Sugar
-Cardiovascular Risk Assessments
Other Activities
-Free Car Seat Checks
-CPR Demonstrations
-Informational Booths
– & More!
For more information, please get in touch with Kiara Marquez at Kiara.Marquez@TitusRegional.com

Northeast Texas Choral Society Spring Concert @ Sulphur Springs HS Auditorium
May 4 @ 7:00 pm – May 5 @ 2:00 pm

The North East Texas Choral Society members are excited to present its 26th spring concert, “I Saw the Light.” They present the concert on Saturday, May 4, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, May 5, at 2:00 pm in the SSHS Auditorium. 

Tickets are on sale on our website at http://www.singerscount.org/shop, from any singer, and at local banks. This is a concert of American traditional music from sacred, spiritual, and gospel sources that you don’t want to miss. Bring your friends, family, Sunday School class, or study group and share the experience.

May
9
Thu
Twenty Guns Of May
May 9 – May 30 all-day
May
11
Sat
Argo VFD Fundraiser
May 11 @ 12:21 pm – 1:21 pm

Argo VFD’s Fifth Annual Fundraiser is on Saturday, May 11, at the fire station starting at 5:00 pm. They are serving fried catfish and all the fixings with to-go plates available. A live auction for cakes, pies, and other donated items starts at 6:30 pm, and there is a bounce house for the kids. The cost is any donation, and everyone is welcome.