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• Judy Pollan is superintendent of the Pittsburg Independent School District. The school board made it official at the school board meeting.

• Camp County commissioners unanimously approved the purchase of a 4,100 gallon fire tanker truck from the town of Bettie at an emergency meeting Sept. 12.

No excuses for Henderson loss and why it will strengthen team

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Gazette: Why Henderson at homecoming?

“You create a non-district schedule to prepare for a district schedule. You create a district schedule to prepare for the post-district schedule. I don’t take in consideration home coming. I don’t take in consideration anything except how are we going to get ready for district play. That’s what I did in creating this schedule. A loss at a time like that by a good football team can tell you a lot and do a lot of good for your team,” Coach Baca said.

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Dwayne Franklin Gerloff, Jr., 33, was arrested on 09/12, failure to appear, no proof of Auto insurance, released 09/13, time served.

Douglas Wlliams Reddin, 34, was arrested on 09/14, outstanding warrant, released 09/15, time served.

Eural Eddie Andrews, 47, was arrested on 09/15, possession of controlled substance, penalty group 1, greater than one gram but less than four grams, was released 09/15, bonded.

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Some members of the Class of 1976,along with a few former staff members,pose for a photo in front of The Historic Holman House, owned by Robert and Carla Peoples. The class celebrated its 40th class reunion on Sept. 9 and 10 at The Historic Holman House and at the NTCC Culinary Arts School, formerly known as “Our Place” restaurant.

Natalie Henderson was named Pittsburg High School Homecoming Queen last Friday night. She was escorted by her brother, Braden Henderson.

By CORY SMITH news@campcountynow.com

Camp County Judge Thomas Cravey officially resigned at the Sept. 7 County Commissioners meeting, bringing an end to an eight-year judgeship; his resignation is e ective Sept. 30. He was sworn in as county judge on Aug. 8, 2008 a er the death of longtime county judge, Preston Combest. e Commissioners Court also appointed AJ Mason to be the next county judge e ective Oct. 1. Prior to serving as Camp County Judge, Cravey served as Camp County Constable from 2004 until taking over on the bench. He was employed as the chief deputy of the Camp County Sheriff’s office from March 2000 until October 2004. Cravey also worked as a business analyst for Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation as a business analyst until being hired by the sheriff’s office.

Carolyn Franks as Ida Lee and Steven Simmons as Laverne discuss Laverne’s health and the “recommendations from Dr. MacBeath on whether Laverne is going to die.”A cast of characters performed Hee Haw,written and directed by Carolyn Anders, in front of a packed house Saturday night at the PHS Auditorium.

By CORY SMITH news@campcountynow.com

The Pittsburg Pirates are scoring to defeat childhood cancer this month. In support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the Pittsburg Pirates football team is joining “Touchdowns Against Cancer”. Fans can pledge a donation for every touchdown scored from Sept. 15 to Oct. 1. Every touchdown scored by the Pirates during this campaign will directly benet St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and help defeat childhood cancer. Touchdowns Against Cancer is a key organization for the pirates to support because childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among young Americans. By donating, Pirates fans can help the 16,000 children and adolescents that will be diagnosed with cancer this year.

Jimmy Wayne Watson, center, was presented an award for his years of service to Pittsburg Independent School District. Mr. Watson taught at Pittsburg High School for 38 years. Pictured from left are: Jim Bob Smith, Class of 1976; Neil Henson, former PHS principal; Watson; and Robert Peoples,Class of 1976. Watson was presented with a plaque that will be permanently displayed outside Watson’s room,where he taught for many years.

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Saaed Musa Aqel has been charged with murder in the death of Maryuri Mendoza, 20, of Mount Pleasant. Aqel, 20, of Mount Pleasant, was originally charged with aggravated assault with serious bodily injury on Aug. 15; however, a er Mendoza’s death, Aqel was charged with the o ense of murder. e assault allegedly occurred on County Road 4114. “Deputy Bo Tucker was dispatched to ETMC at 2:18 p.m. Aug. 13, in reference to a female with severe head trauma,” Camp County Sheri Alan McCandless said. “Mendoza had been brought into the emergency room by Aqel. She was airli ed to ETMCTyler. She remained there in ICU until her death on Aug. 17.”

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