Mount Pleasant News

  The Paris Public Library is hosting a community Meet and Greet for NY Times best selling author Reavis Wortham of Paris. Wortham will be in the Library on Saturday  Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. -1 p.m.  He’s the author of the acclaimed “Red River Series” novels.   The local author …

  The City of Paris is hosting a Latin-themed dance event that will follow the Hatch Chile fest on Sept. 2tarting at 6:30pm on the city square. The band Lara Latin will be performing along with DFW-based Kumbala Dance Studio instructors. Click here for more information, https://www.facebook.com/events/2035763430096334/

Mount Pleasant, TX, August 2, 2023… Director of Parks & Recreation for the City of Mount Pleasant Ricky Harris has been promoted to Assistant City Manager, where he will assist City Manager Ed Thatcher in running the day-to-day business of the city departments and personnel, oversee special projects and carry …

    Expanded workforce training opportunities for Hunt County were unveiled at the groundbreaking for a new facility at the Paris Junior College – Greenville Center on Tuesday, August 1. “This is an exciting day for all of us at Paris Junior College,” said Dr. Pamela Anglin, PJC President. “We’re …

    Cooper, TX— August in Texas is usually extremely hot!  As a result, why not experience the park after sunset? August has at least three astronomical events that will amaze you.  Have you ever heard about a blue moon, supermoon, or the Perseids; well get ready, because this month …

  During hot weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged in ways you may not expect. When your body heats up too rapidly or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, you may experience a heat-related illness like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. …

  An Excessive Heat Warning remains in effect for all of North and Central Texas through 8PM tonight . Temperatures and heat indices will range from 105 to 112 across the area.  Today is also an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort Worth area and  Hunt County. The air quality …

  The Texas Division of Emergency Management announced Tuesday that delivery is available for select health and medical supplies from the state’s inventory. This inventory includes masks, gloves, and COVID-19 test kits. Texas emergency managers, first responders, local public health entities, school districts, and chambers of commerce are eligible to …

  Rowlett police responded after a pool service tech called 9-1-1 for help early Tuesday morning after he found an unidentified body in a backyard pool. As officers arrived on the scene, someone inside the house ran away. He has not been located.  Also, narcotics were found to be involved …