Mount Pleasant News

Last Friday morning at 10:09, officers worked an assault in the 1200 block of Clarksville St., where the complainant stated a male was “beating” the female. The victim said the suspect grabbed her shirt but did not assault her. Police located the suspect, Aaron Michael Moreno, 33, of Paris, hiding …

M. J. Mick Trusty graduated from A&M-Commerce in 1972, now they named him as Texas A&M University Distinguished Alumnus. He later earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the South Texas College of Law-Houston. Trusty has dedicated 50 years to his work as a federal regulator, corporate trust executive, attorney, and …

Today is Juneteenth National Independence Day, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. The holiday is on the anniversary of the order issued by Major General Gordon Granger in Galveston on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas. Juneteenth was first officially celebrated as …

Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for Cass, Franklin, Harrison, Marion, Ochiltree, Upshur, and Wood counties after East Texas was hit by severe weather last Thursday night. More area counties will likely have disaster declarations issued when local authorities file the paperwork.

A law passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Abbott will require Colleges and Universities to dismantle all DEI activities. DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Starting January 1, all institutions must eliminate DEI offices, mandatory DEI statements, and DEI training.

Late Thursday and early Friday morning, a severe thunderstorm destroyed several buildings in Hopkins County. Hundreds of limbs, trees, and power lines came down, leaving more than 8,000 electric customers without power. Wind destroyed several homes and dozens of roofs and uprooted large trees. The storms leveled the Hopkins County …

North and Central Texas Monday and Tuesday will be hot, with highs in the 90s to 100s. Heat index values will be well above 100 on both days. Take precautions to BEAT THE HEAT! Drink plenty of water, limit time outside until evening, wear light-colored clothing, and take frequent breaks …

Sulphur Springs Police responded to a disturbance call on Cranford late Saturday night and found signs that the situation had become violent. The victim told officers that her boyfriend, 40-year-old William Albert Holcomb of Mt Vernon, had choked her. He was later located at a nearby convenience store and arrested …

North and Central Texas A Heat Advisory and Excessive Heat Warning remain in effect over the weekend. High temperatures will range from the 90s to the 100s, with heat indices anywhere from 105 to 115. Remember to stay hydrated, limit time outside during the hottest part of the day, and …

EF-1 Tornado Damages SWEPCO Energy Delivery System; Restoration Requires Prolonged Effort Early morning storms on Friday left catastrophic damage in East Texas and Northwest Louisiana, including significant impacts to transmission lines, the backbone of SWEPCO’s energy delivery network. The storm included a National Weather Service-confirmed EF-1 half-mile-wide tornado that touched …