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A day of celebration, family fun
Presented by Diamond C Trailers, the Mount Pleasant - Titus County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Cinco de Mayo festival Saturday at Fair Park from noon to midnight. The event attracts approximately 15,000 visitors each year. Admission is free, and the event will include carnival rides, food vendors, live music, a traditional Mariachi Band, VIP concert area, traditional Mayan dancers…
PHOTOS: Severe storms bring flooding, downed power lines to East Texas
CANTON, Texas (KETK) — KETK is following the storms hitting East Texas this week and the impact they’re having on residents. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for Cherokee, Nacogdoches and Angelina Counties until 7:15 p.m. A Tornado Warning is in effect for Houston County until 7 p.m. A Tornado Watch was issued for […]
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2
Lady Lions fall short vs. Bloomburg, 4-2 Image Senior Ryleigh Redar (10) delivers a pitch during the Lady Lions' game against Bloomburg last Wednesday. Redar was one of three Lady Lions that played in their final high school softball game in the Lady Lions' 4-2 loss. Photo by DJ Spencer ...
Live music this Saturday at Cinco de Mayo festival
Live music this Saturday at Cinco de Mayo festival News Staff Tue, 04/30/2024 - 18:29 Image FILE PHOTOS Carnival rides and tournaments are some of the activities event-goers look forward to annually. Body The Mount Pleasant Titus County Chamber of Commerce recently announced that the musical group, Los Pescadores del Rio Conchos, will perform at this year’s Cinco de Mayo festival this Saturday at Fair Park - you don’t want to miss it!
Strong winds topple large East Texas trees in overnight storms
TITUS COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - The heavy rain that passed through East Texas Friday night caused a few flooded roads and some heavier damage. East of Mount Pleasant, along FM 144 and FM 49, high wind downed trees and damaged some structures. The aftermath of the storm could be seen along a three-mile stretch from FM 144 to FM 144 in a rural area.
Heavy East Texas rainfall brings high water to Quitman
QUITMAN, Texas (KLTV) - Quitman residents saw high water and flooded creeks after the weekend brought heavy rainfall to the area. Viewers submitted video of flooded waterways in Quitman after the heavy rain. See the footage above.
School bonds on ballot
School bonds on ballot News Staff Tue, 04/30/2024 - 18:29 Image School bonds on ballot Chapel Hill ISD’s bond include a new elementary gym. The current gym, which was built in the early 1950s, is showing signs of deterioration. Hart Bluff ISD’s bond includes an expansion to their Little...
East Texas women receive governor’s volunteer awards for serving inmates
AUSTIN, Texas (KETK) – Two women from East Texas were recognized by the state, awarded for their volunteer service for inmates. According to a release, on April 26 at the Annual Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony Lori Riggs, of Winnsboro, was awarded with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) Employee Volunteer Award […]
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