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LIBRARY CORNER | 06/23/23

If you have ANY interest in learning about and possibly building a family tree, we have a great opportunity for you to do so. The library has a subscription to Ancestry.com and access to Family Search. Even with these tools, most folks need a little help on how to get started with their research and […]

2023 JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION IN OAK LAWN PARK

Despite the severe storm and power outages, the community was still able to celebrate Juneteenth last Friday. We thank everyone including the city staff, vendors and volunteers who made this possible! HIGHLIGHT VIDEO

STORM DAMAGE BRUSH PICKUP

City workers will be picking up limbs and other brush debris from the storms during the next several weeks. Please put your damaged limbs and brush at your curb for pickup. While the staff dedicated to this effort has been increased, we ask for your patience due to the high volume of debris to collect […]

PUBLIC HEARING: ZONING CHANGE W.17TH & N. JOHNSON – Case No: Z-2023-05

Hold a public hearing to discuss and consider a  request from James Arledge, on behalf of ACH Construction & Properties, LLC for the approval of a zoning change from GR (General Retail District) to PD-3 (Planned Development District No. 3) for a Townhome development, and establishing PD Development Regulations for the subject property on a […]

REPORTING STORM DAMAGE

With severe weather ripping through multiple regions of Texas, the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) encourages citizens to report damage to property by submitting a damage assessment survey. Today’s severe storms have already produced large hail, damaging winds and dangerous tornadoes. Texans can report damage to homes and businesses using the Individual State of […]

SWEPCO EMERGENCY RESTORATION UPDATE

Emergency assessment and response is well underway by SWEPCO crews across the service area after powerful storms brought down trees in east Texas and into northwest Louisiana. As of 9 a.m., Friday, more than 238,168 customers were without power. Many roads were also blocked by some of the same downed trees that took down power […]

LIBRARY CORNER 06/16/23

We have big news! If you have any interest in researching and building your family tree, we have someone to help you. Debbie Thatcher has worked extensively with Family Search and Ancestry.com and has agreed to work with anyone interested in finding out more about their ancestors. She’ll be here Mondays and Tuesdays at 2 […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/09/23

This week in the library, don’t miss these great activities: Monday—Friends of the Library 6 p.m. Little Rascals 9:30 a.m. AA’s Treehouse 10:30 a.m. Tuesday—Preschool Storytime 11 a.m. Wednesday—Maker Space 3 p.m. Thursday—AA’s Treehouse 9:30 a.m. Pleasant Living Crafts 2 p.m. Summer Camp Sampler at Dellwood Park 5:30 p.m. Friday—Juneteenth Celebration at Oaklawn Park 11 […]

Harts Bluff High School Student Bianca Aguillon Honored by City Council

The Mount Pleasant City Council honored local citizen and Harts Bluff High School student, Bianca Aguillon, for her academic achievements during the June 7 City Council meeting. Bianca was recognized for her excellent performance in the Dual Credit English III program, which resulted in receiving the Dual Credit English III blanket through the Mount Pleasant-Titus […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 06/02/23

June is our big month of Summer Reading and Summer Fun! Come by and register for reading and programs. Here’s a sample of what’s happening in June: Mondays—5, 12, 26—Book checkout at Ignite, Little Rascals and AA’s Treehouse Tuesdays—6, 13, 27—Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m. Wednesdays—7, 14, 21, 28—Maker Space at 3 p.m. Thursdays—8, […]