Mount Pleasant News

Gerald Lee Adams According to a DPS crash report from last December, Gerald Lee Adams, 61, of Sulphur Springs, was traveling northbound on TX-19 when he failed to control his speed and struck the rear of two stationary vehicles waiting to make a left turn onto County Road 4764. It …

Billy Joe Truss The Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office reported receiving information about children at risk of serious harm from adults involved in child exploitation, including online activities. Deputies were able to determine a possible location of the suspect in Franklin County. Hopkins County investigators went to the site, and officials …

Former McCurtain County tax assessor’s office employee Justin McCarrell, 42, allegedly tried to defraud the county by changing his property’s value. Court records show he logged into the county records system and took more than $150,000 off his personal property’s value, giving himself a tax break of about $700. He …

Insects are also impacted by the triple-digit temperatures, making them a nuisance as they seek ways to cool off at this time of the year. You may see ants moving into your laundry or bathrooms. Mosquitos and wasps will gang up around your home for water and to stay cooler. …

ERCOT issued a notice on Thursday asking Texans to conserve electricity, if safe to do so, from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm. “ERCOT is not experiencing emergency conditions, but forecasts show a high potential to enter emergency operations this evening because of expected low wind-power generation and high demand. Help …

Expect a hot weekend with triple-digit heat. A weak cold front will move across the region early next week, cooling temperatures and bringing a slightly better chance of showers and storms. The best option for thunderstorms will be on Monday afternoon across Central Texas. Many will miss out on rain …

The City of Mount Pleasant has issued a ban on all outdoor burning, effective immediately. The burn ban will continue until severe heat and drought conditions improve significantly. Please do your part to help avoid a wildfire in our community. During a total burn ban, any form of open fire, …

Texas Department of Transportation officials announced a bridge replacement project in Hunt and Lamar Counties begins Monday, weather permitting. They are replacing and reworking two bridges. The first bridge set for replacement is on Shelby Ave. at the Farber Creek Branch in Hunt County, approximately one mile east of State …

Texarkana, TX. – In the wake of the devastating wildfires that have struck various regions of Hawaii, RRCU is proud to announce its commitment to support fellow credit unions and their communities during this challenging time. Demonstrating the core values of unity and solidarity that define the credit union movement, …

37% of Traffic Deaths Are Alcohol-Related Over 3-day Weekend DALLAS—August 24, 2023 — On August 26, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) staff and volunteers are teaming up with law enforcement in Texas for “Saturation Saturday,” an annual effort to saturate communities with facts, tips, law enforcement patrols to stop impaired driving. …