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Text Texas rents remain slightly below national averages. Here are some other highlights from our report: Texas rents show growth that just barely outpaces the national average. Same unit rents have increased 2.8% over the last year compared to 2.7% nationwide, based on 2 bedroom units. Texas’ most expensive city, Addison, averaged $1740 for a 2 bedroom. at’s 63% higher than the statewide average of $1070. ere were no Texas cities with rents that increased more than 10% over the past year, although Brownsville showed the biggest increase at 8.5%over December 2014. e full report contains rental price data for over 60 cities so click through to nd the information most relevant to you and your audience.

Aaron Robert Smith, 21, was arrested on 12/29/2015, Blue Warrant, violation Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Bennie Charles Brown, 52, was arrested on 12/29/2015, outstanding City warrants x2.

Steven Clyde Carlock, 34, was arrested on 12/30/2015, Attorney General Warrant, failure to pay child support.

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By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Project Graduation sponsors are hosting a Fi h Saturday Singing, Saturday, Jan. 30, in the Pittsburg High School auditorium at 06:00 P.M. If you have a choir, praise band, or praise dance group, you are invited to participate. Solo, trios, and quartets also are welcome. ere is a two song limit. All proceeds go to the Pittsburg High School Project Graduation. Project Graduation is a nationally recognized alcohol and drug free party designed to give High School graduates a safe alternative for celebrating their special night. is project has been a great success in Pittsburg for many years and the graduating seniors have enjoyed it as a high-light of their special year.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com Try out that new telescope you got for Christmas or your new binoculars on these celestial opportunities Jan. 10 - New Moon. e Moon will be located on the same side of the Earth as the Sun and will not be visible in the night sky. is phase occurs at 07:30 CST. is is the best time of the month to observe faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters because there is no moonlight to interfere. Jan. 24 - Full Moon. e Moon will be located on the opposite side of the Earth as the Sun and its face will be fully illuminated. is phase occurs at 07:46 CST. is full moon was known by early Native American tribes as the Full Wolf Moon because this was the time of year when hungry wolf packs howled outside their camps. is moon has also been known as the Old Moon and the Moon a er Yule.

A North Carolina theater company is continuing its acclaimed tradition of taking Black history on the road in February to celebrate Black History Month, bringing dozens of vibrant characters along with them. Bright Star Touring eatre, a professional theatre company that tours across the United States and in Europe, will present more than a dozen productions about in uential Black characters in the development of United States history and culture for it’s 13th season. is season the company has even partnered with the National Park Service to tour an original Black History show throughout National Parks in the Midwest. “We really strive to bring our shows to life,” said David Ostergaard, Company Founder.

Kathy Carpenter and Matt Wallace receive a check from the Pittsburg Lions Club to purchase Christmas for those residents in Southern Wind Manor without family members. The Lions Club also presented a check to Pittsburg Nursing Center residents.

What is the year? This is a picture of Pittsburg Women’s Choral Group.The picture was taken in the backyard of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. White. Pictured front row, from the left, Mrs. Alvin Hudgins, Mrs. Oren Reaves, Mrs. Thurman Keeling, Mrs. Bill Wootten, Mrs. John Bland, Mrs. Harry Brinker, Mrs. T. J. White (pianist), Mrs. Shelby (director), Mrs. P. A. Reitz, (president), Mrs. C. L.Turner, Mrs. Charlie Truitt, and Mrs. Cecil Guest. Second row, from the left are,Mrs.Zeke Holmsley,Mrs. Harry Holman,Mrs. Harrison Jackson, Mrs. ? Williams, Mrs. John D. Shell, Mrs. Dora Broadnax, Mrs. Harold Hess, Mrs. T. C. Bryant, Mrs. Jim Clark, Mrs. P. H. Swaim, Mrs. Harvey Long, Mr. R. B. Lockhart; back row from the left, Mrs. ? Brice, Miss Charlie Ruth Hagan, Mrs.Alton Martin, Mrs. Fulton Vickers, Mrs. Roy Lockett, Mrs. Lockett Chambers, Mrs.Tom Robertson and Mrs. ? Ragland.

By SUSAN TAFT Contributor to The Pittsburg Gazette

Sunday’s storms resulted in more than 80 calls to the Camp County Sheriff ’s Office. “We got calls on everything from numerous trees blocking county roadways to several calls to rescue motorists from high water,” Sheriff Alan McCandless said. “Deputy Richard Huffman and the inmate work crew, along with the commissioners, worked throughout the entire duration of the storm, clearing trees and debris off the roads.” One of the calls for a water rescue was received at approximately 3 p.m. “A lady had driven into high water on County Road 2412, and her car stalled,” Sheriff McCandless said. “Camp County Judge Thomas Cravey assisted with the rescue by using his tractor. He and Deputy Clay Hefner were able to get through the water with the tractor, get the lady out of her vehicle and to safety. She was not injured.”

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com

Today, Dec. 28, Camp County Judge Thomas Cravey issued a Local State of Disaster because of the severe flooding and damage to county roads and infrastructure that happened onSunday, Dec. 27 and with the possibility that more will result in the near future. The Judge has determined that “extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate property.” The Judge has proclaimed that this state of emergency exist in Camp County. Upon his direction the county emergency management plan has been implemented. This state of disaster will last not more than seven days unless it is continued by the consent of the Commissioners Court.

By ELLIS KNOX reporter@campcountynow.com