Alma Marquez (left) is pictured with her ESL Instructor, Jaudon Wilhite. The Northeast Texas Community College Adult Education Department recently learned that ESL (English as a Second Language) student Alma Marquez received the Texas Association for Literacy and Adult Education (TALAE) ESL Persistence Adult Learner of the Year Award. This …

The Trail de Paris Outdoor recreational opportunities are easy to find in Paris. There are excellent parks across the city, and many lakes are just a short drive away. One of the highlights of outdoor activity in town is the Trail de Paris. The Trail de Paris is a roughly …

Roberto Espinoza Mount Pleasant Police Mount Pleasant Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found stabbed at an apartment complex. Around 1:15 am Friday, officers responded to the Oak Manor Apartment complex located at 2201 N. Edwards Ave after receiving a 911 call. When officers arrived, they found …

TxDOT Atlanta District For March 10-16, 2019 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. US 67 – Near Sims, repairing pavement. Cass County FM 3129 – From US 59 to SH 77, upgrading guard rails and adding safety features to drainage …

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department law enforcement reports. That Dog Does Hunt While patrolling the Sam Houston National Forest, a Montgomery County Game Warden contacted four individuals who had firearms, rope, and GPS tracking equipment. The hunter’s claimed that their dogs had gotten …

Northeast Texas Community College recently learned that Chesney Davis is one of only 15 students nationwide to be named a 2019 Guistwhite Scholar. The honor comes with a $5,000 scholarship for baccalaureate studies and a commemorative medallion. Winners were selected from among 2,000 applicants nationwide, and their selection was based …

The Doo Wop Project will perform at the Whatley Center for the Arts at Northeast Texas Community College on Friday (Mar 29) at 7:30 p.m. Their show begins at the beginning, tracing the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street …

National Qualifiers Southerland and Rodriguez Group photo 1 Group photo 2 Savannah Mack, top five in ELF test   MPHS Future Educators compete at state, advance to Nationals The Mount Pleasant High School Chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) attended the Teach Tomorrow Summit in Allen, Tx …

Ten Family Fishing Ideas for Spring Break in Texas AUSTIN – Many Texans opt outside to reconnect with nature after a long winter, but spring break adventures aren’t limited to swimming, camping, and hiking. Fishing also offers an excellent way for families to experience the diverse aquatic life and scenic …

A&M-Texarkana and Bowie County Master Gardeners Present Program on Tomato Growing. TEXARKANA, Texas – Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Bowie County Master Gardeners will present their monthly program on Monday, March 11. The program, “How to Grow Tremendous Tomatoes,” will take place from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Room …