Mount Pleasant News

Mabank Police found Peter Parker, 24, of Canton, with a gunshot that later claimed his life at the Bun Barrel City Hospital. The incident was Thursday morning in the 1400 block of Pharm Hills Road in Mabank. Investigators took a juvenile male into custody and placed him in the Van …

North and Central Texas On Saturday, hot and breezy conditions will create an elevated threat for wildfires along and west of Interstate 35. Otherwise, a Heat Advisory will remain in place for all but the Red River region and areas west of Highway 281. Take extra precautions if you work …

The Camp County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a theft case on July 14, 2023. If you recognize the person in the picture, please get in touch with the Camp County Sheriff’s Department at 903-856-6651.

JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY NAMES DR. CYNTHIA HESTER INTERIM PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS (Hawkins, Texas)—Jarvis Christian University President Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt has promoted former Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Cynthia Hester, to the role of the university interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Dr. …

The Bureau of Land Management will host a wild horse and burro event Friday and Saturday from Jul 14 to 15 at the George H. Henderson Arena in Lufkin. The event will feature 120 animals for adoption. It begins Friday at 10:00 am, and adoptions occur July 14 from noon …

Christopher Ray Grider The Central Texas vineyard owner headed to prison for his role in the Jan 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol has asked a federal judge to delay his surrender date while his wife recovers from a recent spate of health issues. U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly sentenced …

Thursday morning at 11:46, officers were advised of a residential burglary in the 1200 block of SE 15th. The victim had been in a medical facility, and some unknown person had taken a wallet containing identification and credit cards. The suspects then used the cards to extract money from the …

North and Central Texas A Heat Advisory is in effect for all North and Central Texas counties until 9:00 pm, then for areas along and south of Highway 380 through 9:00 pm Saturday. Temperatures range from the mid-90s to around 105. For many areas east of US-281, heat indices between …

The Texas legislature Thursday sent a bipartisan property tax relief package to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk. The Republican-led House and Senate signed off on three bills after both chambers struck a deal earlier this week. The plan requires a state constitution change, so once the governor signs, Texas voters will …

Texas Game Wardens issued 1,521 citations and 1,891 warnings for various boating safety laws over the Jul 4 Holiday weekend. Wardens also arrested 56 individuals for Boating While Intoxicated and filed four other charges for Driving While Intoxicated. In addition, wardens detained 36 individuals for a variety of actions. Texas …