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Channel 3 news spotlighted Pittsburg as part of their Somewhere In The Ark-La-Tex series, where they spotlight towns in their broadcast area. Their question and answer session, held at lunch today at Kahuna's BBQ, will air in the afternoon and evening broadcasts.

By Susan Taft
staft@campcountynow.com

Kiara Wright continues to make Tarleton State history by being the first player in school history to be named to the Daktronics NCAA Division II All-American first team. Wright was also one of 10 players in the nation named to the WBCA Coaches All-American team Monday.
“When a player is selected as an All-American by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association, it is a tremendous honor,” said Tarleton head coach Ronnie Hearne. “The progress Kiara has made over the past three years is very rewarding to me as her coach and a member of the WBCA. Also, a lot of credit goes to Coach (Rod) Cole, Coach (Misty) Wilson and her teammates.”
Coach Hearne said he was proud of her NCAA All-American honors as well.
“It’s a tremendous honor for a special player,” Coach Hearne said. “It’s also an honor for our team, the athletic department and Tarleton State. It proves talent and hard work will be rewarded. I am proud and excited for Kiara.”

By Emma Lee

By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com

By Kim Cox
kcox@campcountynow.com
The school board approved several resignations at the March 25 school board meeting, along with teacher contract renewals.
Kathleen Fender at the intermediate school, Sue Cates with the administration office, Kristin Fobell at the junior high, Carol Spencer at the primary and Ruth Burkhalter at the elementary all turned in their resignations to the administration. All but Mrs. Fobell were retiring from teaching.
The board took no action on a request from David Hoover to strike a trailer home from the tax rolls. Mr. Hoover, in a letter to the board, stated that the home was abandoned on a lot in his trailer park in 2006. He said the trailer home has several tax liens on it and is now the property of the taxing authority.
“Recently this property was put up for auction, and there were no bids (the property has no value),” Mr. Hoover said.

Shannon Davis of the Winnsboro Livestock Commission, 903-365-2201, reported a total of 712 head of cattle moved through the auction on March 29, at the following prices:
•Baby calves, $25-$350 a head.
•Pairs, $900-$1,800 a head.
•Stocker cows $850-$1,500 a head.
•Slaughter cows 60-87.5 cents a pound.
•Slaughter bulls 86 cents-$1.12 a pound.
•Steers, under 300 pounds, $1.60-$2.70 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.50-$2.15 a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.40-$1.85 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.15-$1.65 a pound.
•Heifers, under 300 pounds, $1.45-$2.60 a pound; 300-400 pounds, $1.40-$1.85 a pound; 400-500 pounds, $1.30-$1.70 a pound; over 500 pounds, $1.05-$1.55 a pound.
 

J.T. and Kaye Brison present a check to Carolyn Franks, right, director of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College, to sponsor the upcoming performance of Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It.’ The national tour of the play will be presented one night only at 7:30 p.m. on April 5 in the Whatley Center. Call 903-434-8181 to order tickets or for more information. Visit www.ntcc.edu/whatley to learn more.

The Camp County Sheriff’s Office reports the following activities:
Dylan Patrick Maxwell was arrested on March 25 for possession of a controlled substance, less than 1 gram. He was arrested by the Sheriff’s Office.
On March 26, the Police Department arrested Keithchick V. Moore, and he is being held for Morris County.
They also arrested Eulon Lee Griffin that same day for possession/manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, more than four grams but less than 200, and possession of marijuana, more than four ounces but less than 5 pounds.
Lila Janette Hughes was arrested on March 26 for possession/manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance, more than four grams but less than 200; possession of marijuana, more than four ounces but less than 5 pounds; and city warrants.
On charges of public intoxication, the Police Department arrested Kendall Dion Scott on March 28.

Benjamin Ponse, of Pittsburg, was killed in an automobile accident in Upshur County March 21.
Mr. Ponse, driving a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, was traveling north on Farm-to-Market Road 2454 when he crossed into the southbound lane of traffic near Toad Road, and struck a truck tractor semi-trailer, according to Department of Public Safety Spokeswoman Jean Dark. The accident occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Mr. Ponse, 27, was pronounced dead at the scene by Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Arthur Ray.
The driver of the truck, Marcos Cornelio, 39, of Tyler, was treated at the scene and released.