Mount Pleasant News

North and Central Texas A complex of storms will move into eastern North Texas this morning and continue East Southeast throughout the day. Additional isolated to scattered thunderstorms may develop further west through the afternoon. Gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and frequent lightning will be possible with any developing storm. Otherwise, …

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dade Phelan say they have reached a deal on property tax legislation. Highlights of the bill include over $12 billion spent on reducing the school property tax rate for all homeowners and business properties. Every homeowner who homesteads their home will get a …

Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz now has two Democratic challengers in his bid for re-election. Texas State Senator Roland Gutierrez announced he would seek his party’s nomination. Previously, U.S. Congressman Colin Allred of Dallas announced he was running.

A court sentenced an Idabel man to 17½ years in federal prison for attempted murder. At a plea hearing, 36-year-old Lawrence McKinney admitted that he drove to Broken Bow and shot at an unnamed person with a shotgun. McKinney must serve the entire sentence and will not become eligible for …

The FBI is investigating a homicide on the north side of the small Pushamataha County town of Clayton. Clayton Police and Choctaw Tribal Police found the man unresponsive and performed CPR, but they pronounced him at the scene. Officials did not release names, and the FBI is leading the investigation.

Photo – Longview ISD Longview High School principal James Brewer passed away suddenly Monday evening. According to Longview ISD, Brewer, 65, died after experiencing a sudden cardiac event. Brewer was starting his 17th year at Longview High School in two weeks.

New changes are coming for those enrolled in the SNAP Food Benefits program or what is commonly known as “food stamps.” Starting in early September, SNAP participants age 51 or younger without dependents or a disability will have to work at least 80 hours a month to be able to …

  The second week of the robotics coding camp offered at Paris Junior College Sulphur Springs Center campus, which is from July 24-28, still has openings for students entering the 6th through 8th grades during the 2022-2023 school year. This camp session will be from Jul 24-28, and you should …

Tanya D. Thomas Sunday morning at 4:14, officers made a traffic stop in the 800 block of SW 4th and arrested Tanya D Thomas. Drug paraphernalia was in plain view of the officers, and Thomas possessed prescription drugs for which she had no prescription. They transported her to Lamar County …

North and Central Texas A Heat Advisory is effective from now until 9:00 Monday night as peak heat indices reach 105-112. Make sure to practice heat safety by drinking plenty of water, avoiding extended time outdoors, and knowing the signs of heat illness. Today will be hot in most locations …