U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Tyler, promised last November that he would run for attorney general if he could raise $1 million in ten days. He entered the race, claiming he met his goal, but a new campaign finance report shows he did not come close. Gohmert’s fundraising haul became public …

The Ark-Tex Council of Governments Executive Committee will meet Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 10:00 am, via teleconference/webinar. Judge L.D. Williamson will preside over the meeting at Ark-Tex Council of Governments located at 4808 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana, Texas, which will be open to the public if unable to attend via …

2021-2022 MPHS competition cheer team at the Fort Worth Convention Center MPHS Cheer performs in prelims Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS Cheerleaders compete in UIL Spirit State Championships The Mount Pleasant High School Cheerleaders competed in the UIL Spirit State Championships held on January 13 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. …

Thursday morning at 08:27, officers responded to a burglary of a building in the 2600-block of Lamar Avenue. A business associate advised that within the last week and a half that unknown suspect (s) had entered unlocked storage shed located on the property and stole an assortment of lawn equipment, …

Have a heart – make an appointment to donate with Carter BloodCare Northeast Texas Community College to save local patients’ lives by hosting a much-needed drive MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas: Heart disease never stops taking lives, regardless of the time of day, month, or year. It remains the number one killer of …

Contact: Kelly Cowan MPHS senior named Rural and Small Town Scholar Nic Chappell, a Mount Pleasant High School senior, has earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These National Recognition Programs grant underrepresented students literary awards that can be included on college and scholarship applications and connect students …

Joel Embiid ties career-high with 50 points NBA Wednesday Dallas (26-19) 102 – Raptors (21-21) 98 San Antonio (17-28) 118 – Thunder (14-30) 96 Houston (14-320 116 – Jazz (29-16) 111 Thursday New Orleans at New York 6:30 pm Phoenix at Dallas 6:30 pm TNT Joel Embiid tied his career-high …

DPS Offers Safety Tips Ahead of Wintry Weather AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that freezing rain, ice, and snow can pose significant hazards to drivers and pedestrians and is urging residents to be careful in such conditions. DPS encourages everyone to take the …

UIL State Executive Committee Meeting Results AUSTIN, Texas — The State Executive Committee of the University Interscholastic League met Wednesday to hand down decisions on eligibility of student-athletes and issue penalties for UIL rule violations. The UIL denied student-athletes from Elkhart High School and Wharton High School an appeal for varsity …

Tanner Henry Wayne Strickland Wednesday morning at 08:29, officers responded to the 3500-block of North East Loop 286 to a possible assault-fighting call. Officers found Tanner Henry Wayne Strickland, 28, of Paris, hiding in a shower. They arrested Strickland for an outstanding TDCJ Felony Parole Violation Warrant and transported him …