ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº athletes hold their own at CNFR

Pictured is Dustin Jackson, who is currently in the running for the national title in Team Roping at the CNFR.


† † † The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Eagles Rodeo Team is making a great showing at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) in Casper, Wyoming this week.


† † † After the first three go-rounds, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº's Dustin Jackson has secured a spot in the short round and is currently in fourth place in average for Team Roping (header).
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Evening Police Academy holds commencement

The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Police Academy held a commencement ceremony for the evening police academy on Friday, June 8. Graduates are pictured. Front row (from left) is Brandy Elliott of Mount Pleasant, Brian McLendon of Hawkins, Hollie Cantu of Pittsburg and Colby Sharp of Mount Pleasant.
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Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery give $5,000 for Whatley Campaign



Jerald and Mary Lou Mowery of Mount Vernon recently pledged $5,000 to benefit the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Campaign for the Whatley. They are pictured presenting the gift (center) to Carolyn Franks, Director of the Whatley Center (right) and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Vice President for Advancement (left). Their gift will be used to help make much-needed renovations to the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts.

Pittsburg Hanson-Sewell Center offers variety of classes for fall

Want to save gas while working toward your college education?† The ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Hanson-Sewell Center in Pittsburg will offer a variety of courses during the fall 2012 semester.†â¶Ä Some classes are offered in a 16-week†â¶Ä semester format; ohers in a hybrid format , running either eight or five weeks.†
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Student proves that it is never to late to learn

Pictured, Ivory (center) is presented with the J. Travis Jackson Memorial Scholarship during the 2012 GED graduation ceremony. Making the presentation is Danny Muskrat, President of the Mount Pleasant Rotary Club (left) and Carolyn Pope, GED Instructor.


Like many young people, Curtis Ivory dropped out of Pittsburg High School in 1996 with the best of intentions. His girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first child and it was up to him to get a job to support his growing family.
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Shelby fans gather at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº for memorial event



† † † †Car enthusiasts from near and far gathered at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº (ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº) Wednesday night to say goodbye to automotive legend Carroll Shelby.


† † † † The event was hosted by ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº in conjunction with Team Shelby Texas. The evening began with car lovers gathering on the north side of Mount Pleasant for a memorial run.
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May Fittest Employee of the Month

Doug Richey (left) presents Candace Bunow with a fruit and†vegetable gift basket for being named ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº?s Fittest Employee†of the Month for May.†To receive this award, an employee must be caught practicing overt wellness behavior and attitude.†The Wellness Committee is on the lookout for a June recipient!

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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº signs articulation agreement with A&M-Texarkana

Representatives from ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº and Texas A&M University-Texarkana recently met at the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº campus to sign a Reciprocal Articulation Agreement that will assure continued local access by ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº students to Texas A&M-Texarkana degrees.

A signing ceremony was held on May 22 a the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts with ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº President Dr. Brad Johnson (left) and A&M-Texarkana President Dr. C.B.
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Shelby memorial event to be held at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº

Pictured, Carroll Shelby spends time in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Shelby Automotive Technology shop during one of several visits to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº.

East Texans will have the opportunity to join other Shelby fans nationwide in saying goodbye to one of their own next week as the Team Shelby Club will host a memorial celebration for automotive legend Carroll Shelby at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº.

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Euterpean Club supports ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Campaign for the Whatley

The Euterpean Club of Mount Pleasant recently presented a gift to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓÆµÓ°Ôº Campaign for the Whatley. The check was presented during their regular meeting at the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Pleasant. Pictured is: front row (from left):†Helen Hampton, Jon McCullough, Frances Beck and Carolyn Franks. Pictured back row (from left) is Barbara Caldwell, Rosemary Evetts, Francis Standridge, Joyce Caldwell, Sharon Palmer and†Sharon Weeks.