Mount Pleasant News

Friday morning at 10:19, officers responded to the 3100 block of NE Loop 286, where multiple people stated that a subject inside a gray Dodge truck had a rifle barrel sticking out of his window and had chased an individual. Officers, behind cover, approached the suspect from a distance. The …

North and Central Texas Rain chances will diminish through the week with a gradual warming trend into the upcoming weekend. Today and Tonight Expect scattered thunderstorms again today. Heavy downpours, gusty winds and lightning will be the primary hazards. Tuesday through Sunday Daytime thunderstorm chances will continue into the upcoming …

A North Texas man awaiting a capital murder trial for killing a nine-year-old Dallas girl is missing after cutting off his ankle monitor. Law enforcement has not contacted Tyrese Simmons, 23, for about a week. Reportedly, Simmons killed Brandoniya Bennett during a feud with a rapper in 2019. Simmons fired …

After state lawmakers removed the rule from the Texas code, most Texas drivers will no longer be required to have their cars pass an annual safety exam. The new law will take effect in 2025. However, the $7.50 fee remains intact under a new name, “The Inspection Program Replacement Fee.” …

Multiple fire departments worked a fire in Franklin County at a chipping mill Sunday morning around 12:40. A barn structure had a heavy fuel load of wood shavings and sawdust in the Purley area. The responding departments included Purley, Mt Vernon, South Franklin, Tri-Lakes, Pickton-Pine Forest, Saltillo, Brinker, Winnsboro, and …

  Hawkins ISD is morning the loss of a student after Jaycob Dodd passed away over the weekend. They have not disclosed any other information. However, they canceled summer school sessions for middle and high schools for today, with counselors on campus.

  Officials arrested 62-year-old Gina Denise Upshaw of Rusk concerning missing funds from the Cherokee County tax office. They charged her with theft, tampering with a governmental record, and money laundering. Court documents indicate that she stole over $300,000. They set her bond at $250,000.

If you think that deal on Stanley Cups is a steal – you’re right! Tricky websites claim to offer discounted prices on Stanley cups and tumblers in a scam reported to BBB Scam Tracker repeatedly in recent weeks. Here’s how to spot the hustle so you don’t lose money or personal information to con artists. …

TxDOT Atlanta District  June 4 – June 10 Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to the Arkansas state line, reconstructing and widening the highway, placing a concrete barrier in the median  I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, an extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under the …

North and Central Texas Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected across North and Central Texas today and tonight, with the best chances during the afternoon. However, do not expect severe storms. Otherwise, highs today will be in the 80s to around 90s, with lows tonight mainly in the …