Mount Pleasant News

  Today is National App Day. On this day we celebrate the importance of apps and the way they change our collective culture by organically promoting creativity and innovation. When Steve Jobs opened the App Store in 2008 how many apps were available? At the launch of the App Store, …

    A woman was killed and a man seriously injured in a head-on collision on Hwy 69 over the weekend about a mile north of Lone Oak. State Troopers say a pickup crossed the center line and collided with a passenger car. The driver of the passenger car, 77-year-old …

  ATLANTA – Michael “Mike” Anderson, P.E. has been selected as the new district engineer for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) office in Atlanta, effective Dec. 11, 2017. He replaces Glenn Green, P.E. who recently returned to the Tyler District to serve as district engineer there. In his new role, …

‘Star Wars’ fans, box office analysts brace themselves for ‘The Last Jedi.’ (CNN) “Star Wars” fans in galaxies both near and far, far away are less than a week away from watching “The Last Jedi.” The next installment of the “Star Wars” saga opens in U.S. theaters next Thursday night …

  Lions punch a ticket to NCAA Division II National Championship game with 31-17 win over Harding. COMMERCE– On the 45th anniversary of their 1972 NAIA National Championship title, the No. 8 Texas A&M University-Commerce football team defeated Harding University 31-17 on the same field to punch its ticket to …

Stressed out during the holidays? Here’s how to chill (ABC – Detroit) The holiday season is a time for merriment and joy, but for many of us, it’s also a time when our stress levels soar. It’s that endless holiday to-do list with buying gifts, decorating, cooking, visiting friends and …

The officers are – left to right: Tierra Ricks, Brian Ramirez, Derek Belcher There was a badge-pinning ceremony at the Paris Police Department on Friday, December 8. Paris City Clerk Janice Ellis swore in Officer Tierra Ricks, Sgt. Brian Ramirez and Sgt. Derek Belcher to their new positions. Officer Tierra …

TxDOT Atlanta District For Dec. 10-16, 2017 Bowie County US 259 – At Red River north of De Kalb, constructing a new bridge. US 259 – From US 82 to FM 44, adding shoulders. FM 1297 – From FM 2878 to FM 559, widening the highway. Harrison County I-20 Westbound …

Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce Newest Chamber Members Texarkana, USA (December 8, 2017): The Texarkana USA Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce and welcome our newest Chamber Members. We are looking forward to working with these businesses to promote our region and increase jobs for the betterment of our …

  Today is Lost & Found Day. The TSA created this day to raise awareness about their lost and found room at airports across the country. Can you guess the most common items passengers leave on airplanes? If you’ve ever left a book or cell phone on a plane, you’re not …