Entries by Mount Pleasant, TX

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/29/22

Mount Pleasant sure is growing! We’re seeing so many new faces in the library and have issued 363 new library cards since June 1. Many of these folks have recently moved to Mount Pleasant, and we’re so happy to have them in the library. Among recommendations from the Library Reads List is The Last Housewife […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/22/22

We’re more than books: Monday—Make and Takes all week Book pick up at AA’s Day Care Tuesday—Story Time 11 a.m. “Paws” to Read—3 p.m. (Pups are currently booked up, but call and see if a spot has opened.) Thursday—Pleasant Living Craft 2 p.m. The Library Reads August list finally arrived and Love on the Brain […]

City Secretary Candias Webster is First to Become Certified in Mount Pleasant History

Candias Webster is the first Certified City Secretary in the history of Mount Pleasant following her completion of the Texas Municipal Clerk Certification Program (TMCC). The certification program is a professional development program with college/university-level courses. Successful completion of TMCCP requires approximately 200 hours of individual home study and online homework; examinations over each of […]

BURN BAN ORDINANCE ADOPTED

Just as a reminder of the severity of the extreme heat and drought conditions, County Judge Brian Lee and the Mount Pleasant City Council have adopted a Burn Ban that will remain in affect until conditions improve. Nationally, almost 9 out of 10 wildfires are caused by humans. These preventable wildfires threaten lives, property and […]

PUBLIC HEARING: Zoning Change Greenhill Road and CR 1605 – Case No: Z-2022-4

Hold a Public Hearing to consider the request of Jay Senn, applicant/owner for a zoning change from FD (Future Development District), GR (General Retail), and NS (Neighborhood Service) to GR (General Retail) on a 11.01-acre tract of land situated in the Alexander Neville Survey, Abstract No. 409, Titus County Texas, and being all of that […]

BURN BAN IN EFFECT FOR TITUS COUNTY

County Judge Brian Lee has issued a burn ban for all outdoor activities. Help our hard-working firefighters during this extreme weather by avoiding anything that could spark a wildfire -including dropping cigarette butts on the ground! Actions prohibited include but are not limited to campfires, outdoor cooking and grilling, bon fires, burning trash and fireworks. […]

CITY TO HOST BLOOD DRIVE, WEDNESDAY JULY 27

The City of Mount Pleasant is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 27. The Carter BloodCare Bus will be parked at The Mount Pleasant Civic Center, located at 1800 N. Jefferson, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. This gift of life is needed more than ever, and donors will receive a beach towel while […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/14/22

This week in the library: All week—Take and Makes (Ask for take-home craft.) Monday—Ignite check out books 9 a.m. AA’s check out books 11 a.m. Tuesday—Story Time 11 a.m. Paws to Read 3 p.m. (Pups are booked up. Check for later dates.) Thursday—MP Health Care Program 2 p.m. Pottery Class for Adults 6p.m. Book Club […]

City Hires Perla Ayala as New Human Resources Director

The City of Mount Pleasant welcomes Mount Pleasant resident Perla Ayala as Director of Human Resources for the municipal organization of 180 employees. Perla brings over 16 years of experience in all aspects of human resource and organizational management, most recently with Mount Pleasant based Doctor Edgar Zambrano. As practice manager from August 2008 to […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 07/08/22

More summer fun this week in the library: Monday—Take and Makes (all week) Check out books Little Rascals 11 a.m. Tuesday—Story Time 11 a.m. (VERY special guest is expected to be here!) Kids’ Pottery (finish project) 3 p.m. Wednesday—Chemistry Road Show at the Civic Center 2 p.m. Thursday—Pleasant Living Program 2 p.m. Adult Clay Class—6 […]