Mount Pleasant News

  Mount Pleasant, TX – The 88th Legislature of the State of Texas designated the first week of November as Municipal Courts Week to recognize the vital service they provide in a community. “Municipal courts in Texas play a vital role in preserving public safety, protecting the quality of life for …

Tuesday, November 7, is Election Day in Texas. Voters throughout the state will decide the fate of 14 Amendments to the State Constitution. There are also bond issue elections in several municipalities, including Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill ISD and Como-Pickton ISD. Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt County voters will select …

Upshur County authorities responded late Saturday night to a report of a shooting at a home in the 2800 block of US Highway 271 South in Gilmer. They found the bodies of 35-year-old Mandy Ray and 37-year-old Dermetrica Dashaunda Waters, both of Gilmer. Witnesses identified the suspect as 41-year-old Alvin …

Three people have died after a car didn’t manage a curve and hit a tree several miles south of Tom, Oklahoma, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Tom is in the extreme Southeast corner of Oklahoma, west of Forman. A Nissan Rogue with six people was driving west on State …

Arlington Police arrested two people after an argument between two groups led to shots being fired near the Texas Rangers World Series Victory Parade Friday afternoon. Tommy Phonthalangsy, 37, is charged with four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful carrying of a firearm by a felon. …

TxDOT Paris District November 6 – November 11 Paris Area Delta, Lamar, Red River Counties Contacts: Paris Area Office (903) 784-1357; Delta Co. Maintenance (903) 395-2139; Lamar Co. Maintenance (903) 785-4468; Red River Co. Maintenance (903) 427-3561. Lamar County Loop 286, from FM 1497 around the north loop to FM …

Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates Texas Arbor Day with school presentations and tree plantings. COLLEGE STATION, Texas: Foresters and staff members from Texas A&M Forest Service celebrated Texas Arbor Day on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023, with school presentations, tree plantings, and tree giveaways statewide. The Forest Service gave over 9,600 tree …

Hiring Red, White, and You! Job fair targeting area veterans  On November 9, 2023, Workforce Solutions Northeast Texas will host the Red, White, and You! Hiring Fair is from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Texarkana Convention Center, located at 4610 Cowhorn Creek in Texarkana, Texas. The first hour …

Cooper, TX— As the autumn leaves turn to vibrant shades of red, orange, and yellow, Cooper Lake State Park welcomes visitors to experience the best of fall. The crisp, cool nights and warm, sunny days have set the stage for what many consider the best time to camp in Texas. …

The National STOL competition is underway at Sulphur Springs’ Municipal Airport. STOL stands for Short Takeoff and Landing. They will determine the shortest distance a plane can take off and land. There is no runway, just grass. Around 40 pilots registered, but more could show up to compete. They mark …