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Mount Pleasant News

Mt Pleasant Fire Department Report

Last Saturday at 10:04 am, first responders worked a minor accident at Washington and Industrial. Saturday evening at 6:18, a vehicle accident occurred on Harts Bluff Road with possible injuries. A car fire occurred Sunday morning at 7:15 on CR 2352 at an RV Park. Sunday at 5:07, Mt Pleasant …

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New Laws In Texas

On New Year’s Day, Texas enacted thirty new laws, including one that makes diversity offices on college campuses illegal. The 29 new laws aim to change the economy and upgrade tax codes, property appraisal processes, and the criminal justice system. Others touch on e-cigarette use by minors and commemorative license …

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COVID, Flu Cases Rising

Flu and COVID-19 infections are rising across Texas, and the CDC warns it could worsen. The CDC lists Texas as a level 10 and “high” activity level for the influenza season. Week 50 includes activity reported from December 10 to 16. Texas Health Services says there was a 4.86% increase …

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McCurtain County Teen Sentenced For Idabel Shooting

A McCurtain County court has sentenced a teen to six years probation after pleading “no contest” to shooting with intent to kill. They initially charged 16-year-old Kyrese Renovato as a juvenile for shooting an Idabel woman back in July.

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Brush Work To Begin On US 271 South

A roadside improvement project along a portion of US 271 begins on Wednesday, January 3. The contractor will remove trees and brush on the highway from FM 196 North in Lamar County to State Highway 37 in Red River County at Bogata. TxDOT has given the contractor 92 days to …

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Are You Looking For Ozempic

Are you looking for Ozempic? Spot a scam before you buy phony medicine. When demand for something exceeds its supply, scammers quickly take advantage. It’s happened recently with popular toys, baby formula, and even rental cars. Now, it’s happening with Ozempic, a prescription-only drug for people with Type 2 diabetes. Scammers are aware …

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Shreveport Radar Is Down For Two Weeks

Beginning on Wednesday, January 3, the KSHV WSR-88D, operated by NOAA’s National Weather Service in Shreveport, Louisiana, will be down for up to two weeks for a significant upgrade. Technicians will refurbish and replace the pedestal, one of the most critical components of the radar, which is necessary for antenna …

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Weekly Road Report

TxDOT Atlanta District December 31 – January 6 Bowie County  I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway  I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, an extension of frontage roads. FM 2148 closed under the I-30 bridge & at N. Frontage/Hampton Rd, detour in place.  FM …

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FM 1487 Rehab Project Set To Begin In Red River County

PARIS – Texas Department of Transportation officials announced that a rehab project to improve a portion of FM 1487 in Red River County begins on Monday, January 8. The contractor, AK Gillis & Sons LLC, Sulphur Springs, was granted 304 working days, weather permitting, to complete this project valued at …

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Paris Police Report For Friday, December 29

Thursday morning at 8:32, a victim in the 1000 block of Clarksville Street stated that someone entered her suite during the Christmas break and that she was missing her prescription pad from her office desk drawer. She found several half-eaten Twizzler candies on the office floor. The prescription pads have …

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