Mount Pleasant News

The United Auto Workers Union confirmed Tuesday that its chapter in Arlington has shut down General Motors’ largest plant. Local 276 president Keith Crowell said G.M.’s Arlington plant employs around 5,000 people and is responsible for 35% of the company’s profits. UAW began striking against GM, Stellantis, and Ford over …

Attorney General Ken Paxton’s latest lawsuit against the federal government claims Border Patrol agents cut through concertina wire purchased and deployed at the border by the state. The suit claims that the Border Patrol illegally destroyed state property. The Texas Military Department has spent $11 million over the past three …

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has escorted the remains of an American soldier killed in the Korean War back to his home in Broken Bow. U.S. Army Private Alvin Thurman died in 1951, and they buried him in Hawaii. His remains were identified through DNA testing earlier this year. https://dpaa-mil.sites.crmforce.mil/dpaaProfile?id=a0Jt00000004lW5EAI

The Greenville Herald Banner is reporting that a former Caddo Mills Police Officer serving as a school resource officer has pleaded guilty to Indecency with a Child by Sexual Contact. A jury sentenced 26-year-old Ray Jimenez of Rockwall to 12 years in state prison.

The 17th Annual Heritage Car Show will kick off on Saturday, November 4, rain or shine, presented by the Sulphur Springs Downtown Business Alliance. The show will have registration from 8:00 am to noon or pre-registration online at sulphurspringsdba.com. Vehicles must be model year 1993 or older to participate. They …

Henderson County Deputies responded to a disturbance in Brownsboro, and a woman living there said the confrontation destroyed her house, and she was afraid that Brandon Redfern would hurt her. She then came out and said the house was on fire. Deputies found that Redfern had set a package of …

North and Central Texas A Flood Watch will be in effect through Thursday morning. Widespread rainfall averages of 2-4″ can be expected with a lower chance (10%) of 5 inches or more of rain. Make sure to remain weather-aware this afternoon and through the night! The threat of flash flooding …

    (Irving, Texas) – Across the state, thousands of children will don their favorite costumes, hit the streets, and enjoy the traditions of trick-or-treating and Halloween celebrations. While the holiday is full of fun and games, it is important to remember to stay safe and exercise caution while out …