Before 3:30 Monday morning, an 18-wheeler, southbound on TX 37, struck a cow a quarter-mile from Winnsboro’s city limits. Reportedly, the driver was not injured but left the road on the east side and ended jackknifed in the ditch.

Tropical Storm Nicholas has developed in the Gulf of Mexico, about 130 miles NE of Veracruz, MX. This tropical storm will continue moving N/NW in the next 24-48 hours before landfall in the middle TX coast. Significant rainfall along the Gulf coast will lead to flash, urban and isolated river …

Midwestern State rallies to down Lion Football ARLINGTON – In a matchup circled on both teams’ calendars, the Midwestern State Mustangs downed the Texas A&M University-Commerce football team, 31-30 at Choctaw Stadium on Saturday evening.  The Mustangs trailed all game but took the lead in the last minute of the game …

TxDOT Atlanta District Sept. 12 – Sept. 18, 2021  Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to AR State Line, widening the highway and reconstructing and widening the road. Motorists should watch for trucks and equipment pulling onto the interstate. SH 8 – At Sulphur River, crews are replacing bridges, …

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement compiled the following reports. Trial by Fire A Polk County Game Warden responded to a boat fire on Lake Livingston. Upon arriving, the warden observed five individuals swimming in the water near a boat engulfed in flames. A young boy swimming …

Officers worked a burglary on NW 4th St. where a suspect had stolen an air conditioner unit, an oven/stove, and a water heater from the residence. The investigation is continuing. A victim reported a burglary in the 300-block of Bonham St. Thieves entered an unlocked door and stole a game …

1st row L to R: Kiara Rundles, Gopi Amin, Angie Hernandez 2nd row L to R: Coach Enrique Martinez, Connelly Cowan, Anthony Orellana Contact:  Kelly Cowan MPHS Speech and Debate opens season with wins The Mount Pleasant High School Speech and Debate team is gearing up for another great season. …

NFL Buccaneers (1-0) 31 – Dallas (0-1) 29 SUNDAY Texans vs. Jaguars – Noon Saints vs. Packers – 3:25 pm Dak Prescott played his first game after suffering a gruesome ankle injury 11 months ago and signing a $160 million contract. He completed 42 of 58 passes for 403 yards, …

The City of Mt Pleasant opens a new complex today (Sep 9) from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on 45 acres that includes lighted soccer fields, an integrated playground, a concession area overlooking a pond, open green space, and trails for walking and jogging. Tonight’s attendees will receive complimentary hot …

The Mt Pleasant Police Department said that the guy driving the white vehicle on the tow truck passed out. He struck a utility pole in front of Staples Thursday morning before 10:00.