Looking Back

10 YEARS AGO
Camp County’s grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for a park was denied.
The county had requested $500,000 in matching funds to build the Broach Park Recreation Complex on 68.367 acres on Loop 179.
Five dogs were seized and five people were issued tickets after police arrived on the scene of a dog fight. One of the dogs was euthanized.
Local resident and artist Vanoy Lester, releases her life’s story. Titled “This Is My Song,” it chronicles her life from birth in the community of New Hope in Franklin County through her life in Pittsburg.
20 YEARS AGO
A 13-year-old Pittsburg boy is diagnosed with bacterial meningitis.
Pirates defeat Linden-Kildare Tigers behind the scoring of Garnett Mitchell. Mitchell scored 30 of the Pirates’ 64 points.
30 YEARS AGO
Community college issue passes in Camp, Morris, and Titus Counties.
City council establishes a district for the sale of alcoholic beverages. Over 80 citizens attend the meeting.
 

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