Mount Pleasant News

A former Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy was sentenced today to 44 months in prison for violating an arrestee’s civil rights by using excessive force against him. According to court documents, Steven “Craig” Shelton, 62, previously pleaded guilty and admitted that on or about Sept. 21, 2021, while …

They recognize Caddo Mills Police Department Sergeant Jordan Aly for his heroism. Sgt. Aly and a public member saved an older woman trapped in a vehicle at the scene of a fiery crash Monday evening. The wreck happened near the intersection of U.S. Hwy. 380 and FM 1570 in Hunt …

Billy Don Storm Last Tuesday morning at 10:42, two Paris officers arrived in the 300-block of NW 19th about an assault. A male was walking from the scene, and Paris EMS treated a female. The male, bleeding from a minor laceration on his elbow, stated nothing had happened. The female, …

The Texas Department of State Health Services has issued an alert for suspected cases of fungal meningitis among people who got surgery in Matamoros, Mexico. Two Texas residents who were part of the outbreak died from their illnesses. Public health workers directly contact people in Texas who got surgery at …

The Texas House of Representatives Tuesday abruptly adjourned after passing a smuggling bill and its version of a property tax reduction bill which caps property valuations on homes and businesses. It differs from the Senate version, which significantly increases homestead exemptions. The message sent by the House to the Senate …

    The Frisco Fire Department dealt with 3 house fires at about 3pm Tuesday afternoon they say  were caused by lightning. The three homes are within 3 miles of each other. Two of the homes struck are now uninhabitable. Six other houses were struck by lightning but did not …

UT Tyler Research Analyst Dr. Manuel Reyes says almost two jobs are available for every person employed. He added that this is due to the number of workers retiring early and younger workers turning to alternative incomes, like social media. Another reason is that required skills have changed since the …

A DPS Tactical Marine Vessel was dedicated at Cooper Lake Monday in honor of fallen State Trooper Jeffrey Nichols, who died in the line of duty in 2016. They will deploy the vessel to the Texas-Mexico border.

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System started the DAISY program in early 2011. The award is presented quarterly to the ONE best nomination, chosen by a panel of direct care nurses from each of its seven sites. All nominations are blinded, so no one knows who they nominated until they …

The Fifth Anniversary Patriot Sporting Challenge is Saturday at Lake Fork, supporting Folds of Honor and Heroes Ranch. The Challenge is limited to 72 teams participating in fishing and golf at Lake Fork, then meeting for Casino Games at 2:00 pm at the Neon Moon in Yantis. It’s a unique …