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United Way Hearings set for Wed., June 24
The annual series of allocation hearings for the Franklin County United Way is scheduled for Wednesday, June 24 in the First National Bank Board Room.
Kilgore raid nets 11 guns, arrest
A 22-year-old Kilgore man faces federal firearms charges after investigators found 11 guns and body armor at his residence, according to the Titus County Sheriff's Office.
"Potted marijuana plants could be seen...on top of a vehicle"
A 50-year-old Cookville man was arrested Sunday, and charged with felony possession of marijuana after Titus County sheriff deputies executed a search warrant at his residence at 767 County Road 3155.
Members of the Northeast Texas Regional Water Planning Group were told Wednesday that the consolidation of small water suppliers in the 19-county region may be inevitable in the future as a means of dealing with water shortages and financial problems.
Titus County man arrested for allegedly growing marijuana
A 50-year-old Cookville man was arrested Sunday following a search warrant executed by the Titus County Sheriff's Office.
Native Plant Society chapter plans June 6 kickoff in Mount Pleasant
Local gardeners interested in saving water, using fewer chemicals in their yards, and cutting down on back-breaking maintenance will have the opportunity to learn how on June 6. The newly formed Lake Country chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas will conduct its kickoff meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 6 at the Titus County ...
Pittsburg High teacher accused of providing alcohol to minor
A Pittsburg High School teacher has been suspended by the school district after accusations that she provided alcohol to a 17-year-old male student who spent a weekend at her home.
Moonlight Jubilee to offer family fun Saturday
The Seventh Annual Moonlight Jubilee & Outhouse Race takes place 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Caldwell Park in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Flash Flood Warning for Northeast Texas
EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED FLASH FLOOD WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA 700 AM CDT WED MAY 6 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A * FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... CAMP COUNTY IN NORTHEAST TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...PITTSBURG...LEESBURG... FRANKLIN COUNTY IN NORTHEAST TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF ...
DNA evidence leads to Mount Pleasant burglary arrest
Blood left behind at an attempted burglary has connected an Arkansas man to a Mount Pleasant robbery.
Man arrested in Mount Pleasant home burglary, more arrests expected
Mount Pleasant police have arrested a 28-year-old man on charges of theft of a firearm related to a residential burglary.
Mount Pleasant police investigating armed robbery
Mount Pleasant investigators are seeking information about a robbery of the city's Just a Dollar store.
Residents passionate on plan for reservoir
More than 30 people addressed the Region D Regional Water Planning Group meeting Wednesday, representing about 200 landowners, businesses and industries that will be affected by the proposed Marvin Nichols Reservoir in Red River and Titus counties.
Protestors pour into Water Planning meeting
MOUNT PLEASANT -Landowners and timber industry representatives turned out in force Wednesday to protest the Marvin Nichols Reservoir before a consultant working on a required study of the pros and cons concerning the lake's construction.
Meth lab found in Titus County
Titus County authorities say they've taken apart a meth lab, and are now looking for the person responsible for making the drugs.
Couple jailed after 2-year-old daughter tests positive for cocaine
A husband and wife were in the Titus County Jail on Thursday on $10,000 bond each after their 2-year-old daughter tested positive for cocaine, authorities said.
Officials identify man shot outside Morris County club
Authorities have identified a DeSoto man as the victim of a early Sunday morning shooting at a club near Daingerfield.
One man died and three other people were injured early Sunday during a shooting at a nightclub northwest of Daingerfield, Morris County Sheriff Jack Martin reported.
Tornado warning for Camp, Morris & Titus counties until 8 PM
EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SHREVEPORT LA 721 PM CDT THU APR 9 2009 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SHREVEPORT HAS ISSUED A * TORNADO WARNING FOR... NORTHERN CAMP COUNTY IN NORTHEAST TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...PITTSBURG...LEESBURG... MORRIS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST TEXAS... TITUS COUNTY IN NORTHEAST ...
Mount Pleasant man faces numerous charges
A 17-year-old man awaited bond Thursday in the Titus County Jail on aggravated assault and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle charges.