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Tue
17
Jun

Pittsburg Library to host petting zoo

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Ewe Pet will present their petting zoo at the Pittsburg Camp County Public Library on Monday, June 23 from 10 until 11 a.m. as part of the library’s summer program schedule. Come and enjoy the opportunity to interact with a variety of animals (may include sheep, goats, chickens, ducks, rabbits, bunnies, mini pot bellied pigs, miniature horses, giant tortoises, etc.)
 
There will also be drawings for school supply packs at this event and refreshments will be provided. This is an outdoor event and everyone is welcome to attend.
 
This program is made possible by funding from the Friends of the Library and Cypress Bank.
Tue
17
Jun

Titus Regional Medical Center hires new chief executive officer

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The Board of Managers of Titus Regional Medical Center (TRMC) has approved the hiring of John Allen as the new Chief Executive Officer. A healthcare executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in healthcare, operational management, technology and workforce engineering, Allen will assume his new duties at TRMC on Aug. 18.
 
“John brings a proven track record of successful hospital leadership and physician alignment, with a strong dedication to providing quality, cost-effective healthcare services to Titus Regional,” said Rick Strudthoff, chairman of the TRMC Board of Managers. “We are pleased to have someone with John’s expertise leading the TRMC team.”
 
Tue
17
Jun

Jail log

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The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
 
Kim McGowen was arrested on June 10 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) for bond forfeiture.
 
David Moreno Rosales was arrested on June 10 by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) for intoxicated manslaughter with vehicle and intoxicated assault with vehicle.
 
Lacy Dawn Williams was arrested on June 11 by the CCSO for motion to revoke and driving while intoxicated with a minor.
 
Billy Joseph Dunlap was arrested on June 11 by the Pittsburg Police Department (PPD) for public intoxication.
 
Pedro Juanes Lanes was arrested on June 11 by the PPD for city warrants.
 
Bertha Uriostegui Lopez was arrested on June 13 by the PPD for criminal trespassing. 
 
Wed
11
Jun

Sheriff’s deputies seize marijuana, cash

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By Cory Smith
 
On June 3 at approximately 6 p.m. the Camp County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence located on County Road 1225.
 
According to Sheriff Alan McCandless, Chief Deputy Randal Lain Jr., Deputy Bo Tucker, Deputy Dustin Swann and Deputy Randy Huggins executed the search warrant and recovered a little less than 8 pounds of marijuana along with approximately $2200 in cash at the residence.
 
Wed
11
Jun

Texas gubernatorial candidate visits Pittsburg

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By Cory Smith
 
Kathie Glass, a Libertarian candidate for the Texas Governorship stopped in Pittsburg as part of her “Texas 254 Tour” which is a campaigning effort to visit all 254 counties in Texas.
 
This is not Mrs. Glass’s first attempt at running for governor; she previously ran in the governor’s race in 2010 as well. Mrs. Glass says she wants to be Governor of Texas because the country is in the midst of a political battle. “The federal government is becoming more tyrannical and fiscally irresponsible. We must chart a new course away from Washington and outside the corrupt two-party system,” Mrs. Glass said.
 
Tue
10
Jun

Local man escapes accident with minor injuries

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By Cory Smith
 
Mack Jones was on his way to Mount Vernon from Pittsburg on May 27 when something went very, very wrong. Mr. Jones realized he was about to have a head on collision with an 18-wheeler and swerved to miss it; that’s when his vehicle started to roll.
 
“At that point, I began to call upon God,” said Mr. Jones.
 
Mr. Jones is the Pastor at Abundant Life Christian Center in Mount Pleasant and he says he has been having some internal battles the last few months. “I had been praying out of frustration and had become discouraged in ministry. I had made up my mind that I would give up my pastoral duties at the church, but I did not consult, nor did I seek the will of God,” Mr. Jones said.
 
Tue
10
Jun

Memorial Day Program

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Commander Frank Harrison presented a service award to James O. Drennan, the oldest World War II veteran in Camp County at the Memorial Day Services at the courthouse. Gordon Mattson American Legion Post 422 members provided the program.
Tue
10
Jun

Sheriff seeks information on cases

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The Camp County Sheriff’s Department is investigating two incidents that occurred between 5 p.m. June 3 and 7 A.M. June 4.
 
According to Sheriff Alan McCandless, Deputy Randy Huggins took a theft report on the morning of June 4 that a Polaris Sportsman 700cc four-wheeler had been stolen from a chicken farm on FM 3042. An air compressor was also stolen from the property.
 
Later that morning, Deputy Huggins also took a report on a burglary of a building that occurred at the Cal-Maine Foods site located on F.M. 556 in Pittsburg.
 
“Forced entry was made into a shop building where a Lincoln wire welder and several grinders were taken,” Sheriff McCandless said.
 
Tue
10
Jun

PHS students recieve medals

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The Pittsburg High School Piano and Choir programs recently competed at the State Solo and Ensemble contest and several students brought home awards.
 
Receiving the top award of Superior, a gold medal was awarded to Carlos Landaverde, who sang Tu lo sai by Torelli in
Italian.
 
For earning awards of Excellence, the division two silver medal was given to six of our students: .
 
Grant Gooding, singing Wie Melodien zieht es mir by Brahms in German;  Andrea Gonzalez, singing My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair by Haydn;  Tia Lawson, singing He Shall Feed His Flock by Handel;  Brianna Stacks, singing My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair by Haydn;  Aaron Franks, singing Che fiero costume by Legrenzi in Italian; and Austin Hutson, who played Jimbo’s Lullaby by Debussy on the piano.
 
Tue
10
Jun

Church news

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Hepsibah Vacation Bible School
Hepsibah Church will host a one day Vacation Bible School on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be at the church which is located on County Road 4471 off of Highway 11 west. Lunch will be provided and attendees will need to wear water appropriate clothes (no buttons on shorts). Contact Becky Thacker for more information at 903-365-2986.
 
New Way Vacation Bible School
New Way Country Baptist Church will hold Bible School activities June 16 through 20 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will be for ages four years to 12 years. The church is located at 10253 Sumac Road in Gilmer which is on Highway 271 South just past the county line.
For more information contact Linnie Threadgill at 903-762-6751.
 
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