Entries by Mount Pleasant, TX

CITY MOURNS THE LOSS OF FIRE DEPARTMENT CAPTAIN ROBBY BRAGG

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Captain Robby Bragg, who was a valued member of our own MPFD family for 28 years. Captain Bragg succumbed last night to injuries sustained in a tragic accident while visiting friends in the Tyler area. Captain Bragg was dedicated to serving and protecting the […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 10/21/22

This week at the library: Monday—Yarn Over Coffee 9:30 a.m. Tuesday—Painting Group 1 p.m. Thursday—Pleasant Springs Craft Book Club 6 p.m. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow  by Gabrielle Zevin The November Library Reads list arrived today and one of their top books is The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks by Shauna Robinson. “Maggie takes a […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY SURPLUS SEALED BIDS FOR PROPERTY

The City of Mount Pleasant will accept sealed bids for 2022-10 Sale of Surplus Property located at TBD County Road 1312 TCAD ID 17855 until 3:00 P.M. central time, Wednesday November 2, 2022. City of Mount Pleasant Attn: Candias Webster 2022-10 501 North Madison Mount Pleasant, TX 75455 Bidders who wish to bid on the […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 10/14/22

Here are a few things to look forward to this month: Tuesday, October 18—Paws to Read. Call and sign your child up to read with one of our sweet pups. Thursday, October 20—Family Night Nerf Battle. Show up at 6 p.m. and join the fun! Thursday, October 27—Book Club 6 p.m. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and […]

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: City of Mount Pleasant Hosts Gathering of East Texas City Management Association

Last week City Manager Ed Thatcher hosted the East Texas City Management Association’s monthly luncheon at the Mid-America Flight Museum with Scott Glover, owner/curator of the museum, and Pilgrims graciously sponsoring the gathering. The association’s membership is made up of city managers, assistant city managers, police and fire chiefs, and staff directors from cities throughout […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/29/22

Looking for something new to read? Here are a few more suggestions for your October reading list from Library Reads: Jackal is a novel by Erin E. Adams. “Liz goes back to her small hometown for a wedding, but then Caroline, her friend’s biracial daughter, goes missing. Liz discovers that black girls go missing yearly, […]

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS OCTOBER 4, 2022

The City of Mount Pleasant’s National Night Out is planned for October 4th from 5pm-8pm at Dellwood Park. ALL local businesses and non-profits are invited to setup a booth or table at National Night Out for FREE!! You can advertise, setup games, or give out free prizes to community members. National Night Out is for […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 09/21/22

Several very popular authors have books coming out in October and are featured on the Library Reads list. Among them is Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan with Mad Honey. “First love between golden boy Asher and intriguing new girl Lily ends with one teen dead and the other under suspicion of murder. This stellar […]

CITY MANAGER ED THATCHER’S UPDATE: FY 2022-2023 BUDGET APPROVED

A New Year begins at City Hall on October 1 when the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget approved by City Council at its September 6 meeting becomes effective. After months of planning by City Council and staff and receiving citizen input, we are excited to move forward with new initiatives and continue with existing projects. The […]

PUBLIC NOTICE: TWO ZONING CHANGES ON CASH STREET AND N. EDWARDS AVENUE

Case No: Z-2022-05 Hold a Public Hearing to consider the request of Juan Mata, applicant/owner for a zoning change from SF-2 (Single-Family Residential District) to NS (Neighborhood Service District) on a 0.2017-acre tract of land described as Lot 33, Block 230, Mount Pleasant City Blocks, City of Mount Pleasant, Titus County Texas, and generally located […]