Entries by Mount Pleasant, TX

LIBRARY CORNER | 02/21/22

Here’s what’s happening this week in the library (February 21-26): Monday—Closed for Presidents’ Day Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m. Thursday—Pushing the Limits 6 p.m. Friday—Lunch with Friends 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Lunch with Friends is the big news! We do Stage Door Deli’s Crawfish Bisque just once a year and Friday’s the day. If […]

Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Larry McRae Presents Medals of Bravery and Valor

Mount Pleasant Fire Chief Larry McRae presented the Medal of Valor and the Medal of Bravery to members of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department during the February 15 City Council meeting. The Medal of Valor was presented to Captain Phil Fry, Firefighter Bradley Stockinger, Firefighter Trevor Jessee and Firefighter Riley Russell for the bravery and […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 02/11/22

Here’s what’s happening in the library February 14-19: Monday—Yarn Over Coffee 9:30 a.m./Friends of the Library 6 p.m. Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m. Thursday—Candy Land Family Night 5:30 p.m./Book Club 6 p.m. Saturday—Closed If you haven’t read any of Kristin Harmel’s books, I highly recommend them. Of the six we have in the library, two […]

LIBRARY CORNER | 02/04/22

The Library will be open on Saturday 02/05/22 normal hours. February in the library: Yarn Over Coffee—Mondays at 9:30 a.m. (Bring a project) Painters—First and third Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m., first and third Fridays at 10 a.m. Pre-School Story Time—Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Adult Craft Night—Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m. (Paint Pouring, registration required) […]

CITY ADOPTS STRATEGIC PLAN

“GOOD FORTUNE IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN OPPORTUNITY MEETS WITH PLANNING” – Thomas Edison The City of Mount Pleasant adopted a 2021-2023 Strategic Plan in the Fall of 2021. This was the first step in updating the City’s Comprehensive Plan and developing a first-ever Parks & Recreation Master Plan. These documents are essential tools that will […]

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 04, 2022

City Hall and the Utility Billing office will open at 10 a.m. today, but the due date for utility bills has been delayed until Monday, February 7. Please avoid driving if possible. The Animal Shelter and Public Library are closed; library staff plan at this time to re-open tomorrow, Saturday, February 5. Republic Services will […]

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022

City Hall and the Utility Billing offices plan to open at 10 a.m. on Friday. The Utility Bill due date has been delayed until Monday, February 7; or pay online at www.mpcity.net. The Public Library and Animal Shelter will be closed. Republic Services plans to remain on schedule for trash collection. Police, Fire, EMS, Streets, […]

Winter Weather Update

A Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory are Now in Effect for Late Tonight through Thursday… Timing and Overview: Rain will transition to freezing rain across portions of Southeast Oklahoma, Northeast Texas, and Southwest Arkansas early Thursday morning. Precipitation could be heavy at times. After daybreak, the precipitation will transition to a wintry mix […]

SEVERE DROUGHT CONDITIONS LEAD TO EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS

Most of the State of Texas is experiencing severe to extreme drought conditions.  Titus county is currently in the Severe Category and very close to reaching the Extreme Category soon. The charts below illustrate the conditions which are being monitored by the Titus County Emergency Management Team. Any fire incident could easy spiral into an […]