Pittsburg Gazette

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Former PISD staffer turns himself in on arrest warrant

Warrick shares path to greatness, inspires community leaders

Sabin Warrick was the keynote speaker for the 2018 Leadership Luncheon, encouraging those who attended to “shower some love” on those around them. The longtime Pittsburg business owner who said

Pittsburg crowns a new Hotlink Champion

After a 3-year hiatus, the Pittsburg Hotlink Eating Contest made its return to Pioneer Days on Sept. 15, crowing a Fort Worth man as its latest victor. Brent Ricord ate

News from your Extension Agent

Fall Armyworms are upon us. It is important to scout your pastures for any damage or evidence of armyworm activity. If treatment is done early, it can be very effective,

Winners of 11th Annual NTCC Poetry Contest announced

Northeast Texas Community College held its 11th Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Sept. 7. Both students and adults

Lady Pirate Cross Country wins fourth race in a row

The Lady Pirates’ cross country team has placed first place in their fourth cross country competition in a row at the Miller Grove Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 13. There was

Lady Pirate Junior Varsity places second

The Lady Pirate JV cross country team placed second in in the JV class at the Miller Grove Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 13. Pictured are Arianne Arciga, Jakayla Miller, Karen

News

Rockin’ Roller Coaster Ride

Pittsburg man’s ’29 Model A wish fulfilled

Gordon Quinn’s face lights up when he reminisces about the 1929 Ford Model A Pickup he used to own.

By Lynda Stringer

Warrick shares path to greatness, inspires community leaders

Sabin Warrick was the keynote speaker for the 2018 Leadership Luncheon, encouraging those who attended to “shower some love” on those around them.

By Lynda Stringer

Sports

Pirates cage the Tatum Eagles, 35-20

The Pirates traveled to Tatum for a non-district game. The threats of rain seemed to be unfounded as the game progressed without delay.

By Ellis Knox

Lady Pirate Cross Country wins fourth race in a row

The Lady Pirates’ cross country team has placed first place in their fourth cross country competition in a row at the Miller Grove Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 13.

Lady Pirate Junior Varsity places second

The Lady Pirate JV cross country team placed second in in the JV class at the Miller Grove Invitational held Thursday, Sept. 13.

Opinions

What makes you feel brave?

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

The way I see it

Remember in the movie “The Wizard of Oz,” the little dog Toto pulled back the curtain to reveal the real wizard, who is a charlatan.

By Ellis Knox

Lifestyle

Winners of 11th Annual NTCC Poetry Contest announced

Northeast Texas Community College held its 11th Annual Northeast Texas Poetry Reading in the foyer of the Whatley Center for the Performing Arts Friday, Sept. 7.

By From Staff Reports

3 Redneck Tenors to perform at Whatley Center Sept. 25

The 3 Redneck Tenors will bring their trademark blend of down-home laughs and big-city music to the stage of The Whatley Center for the Performing Arts at Northeast Texas Community College Tuesday,

NTCC student named Texas Heritage National Bank Scholar

Northeast Texas Community College student Jordan Whelchel was recently presented with a $4,000 scholarship by Texas Heritage National Bank.

By From Staff Reports Photograph Image/jpg Courtesy Photo Jordan Whelchel, Second From Left, Receives The Texas Heritage National Bank Scholarship From Dwyatt Bell, Left, Presi

Obituaries

Rollins

Martin Vernon Rollins, Jr. passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 9, 2018, at his home on Lake Bob Sandlin. He was 88.

Smith

Mrs. Betty Joan Warrick Smith, age 81, of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Pittsburg. Mrs.

Rogers

Carolyn J. Rogers, 65, passed away Sept. 6, 2018 at East Texas Medical Center in Pittsburg. Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Pittsburg High School Annex with Rev.