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What is the plan for the paving of FM 993? As it has been left now, there are no stripes, you can still see old pavement under the thin layer they have put on, and at night you are not able to tell where the road ends and the grass begins.
From Marcus Sandifer, Public Information Officer Texas Department of Transportation Atlanta District, The work being done on FM 993 in Camp County right now is patching work done to repair failed sections of pavement and also to level up the roadway.  It is being done in preparation for a seal coat project over the entire roadway set for next summer. A seal coat involves spraying a thin layer of liquid asphalt over the roadway and then covering it with crushed rock or other type of aggregate. The process waterproofs the roadway and improves skid resistance. The “patches” on the roadway are scheduled to be restriped during the next few weeks when all the patching work is completed.

Pictured above are the boxtop winners for the fourth grade in Jennifer Poe’s class.

Pictured above are the boxtop winners for the third grade in Taylor Downing’s class.

Pictured above are the boxtop winners for the second grade in Turnette Truitt’s class.

The Camp County Chamber of Commerce is making plans for the annual Christmas parade through downtown Pittsburg.
The parade is set for Dec. 5 at 6 pm. This years theme is “Christmas Around the World”. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place for floats and decorated vehicles.
The entry fee is $25 for floats and $10 for vehicles. There is no entry fee for those who do not wish to be judged, however, completed applications are required for each entry.
Cash Prizes are made possible by our sponsors, Brookshire’s, City of Pittsburg, Guaranty Bond Bank, ETEX Crude, Tommy Lee Insurance and The Pittsburg Gazette.
 

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The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
Melinda Gaye Clark was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 18 for capias pro fine.
Christie Rene Joslin was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office on Nov. 18 for two counts of injury to a child.
Michael Douglas Tucker was arrested Nov. 19 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for two counts of a city warrant.
Dustin Glenn Caldwell was arrested by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 20 for two counts of failure to appear warrants for assault in causing family violence.
Ira William Price was arrested Nov. 20 by the Camp County Sheriff’s Office for an attorney general warrant.
 

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The Ministering Our Military (M.O.M) group will be having a float in the downtown Mount Vernon and Mount Pleasant Christmas parades Dec. 7. The group will also be having a care package packing station set up on the square in Mount Pleasant from noon until 7:00 p.m., the same day as the parade.
“We would love all that would like to help pack boxes or bring items to come out and help us,” MOM member Suzette McAuley said.
MOM started in March of 2013. The group wanted to do something for their sons and daughters in the military. They send care packages, cards or letters to the soldiers. As well as the packages, the group prays for the soldiers but also is a support for each other.
MOM does not just consist of moms, but dads, siblings, cousins, inlaws and those who love our military. For more information contact Suzette McAuley 903-767-2731 or Kellye Cooper 903-466-1831 or you can email at mommp2013@gmail.com

Ryan Hammonds of Pittsburg picked up the rank of Sergeant in the United States Marine Corp Aug. 1. Hammonds was a 2008 Pittsburg High School graduate and joined the Marines in March of 2009. He is stationed in California at Camp Pendleton. Hammonds is the son of Jason Hammonds of Pittsburg and Leah Rolen of Frisco. He is the grandson of Louis Hammonds of San Antonio and Linda Hammonds of Mount Pleasant, and David and Sherry Rolen of Cuthand.

Nov. 16 three members of the Frank Sexton Masonic Lodge were presented with years of service awards. Pictured below from left is Master of the lodge Tim Hall, 50 year recipient Orell “Bud” Cowley, 50 year recipient Bob Fisher, District Deputy Grand Master Howard Barron and 60 year recipient Charles Kennington.

The Pittsburg- Camp County Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business Friday, Nov. 22. At 12 p.m. there was a ribbon cutting for All Star Insurance located inside First National Bank.