Pittsburg Gazette

BREAKING NEWS

Former FBC Pittsburg Pastor Steve Packer dies

Early voting in city, school elections to begin next week

Early voting begins Monday in the city and school board elections. Early voting in the school board election will be held each weekday April 22-30 from 8 a.m. to 5

Chief Deputy Chris Clark speaks to Rotary

Clark said the there is a warrant out for the arrest of the main organizer and perpetrator of the dog fighting operation. Several other counties have also issued warrants. Clark

PHS teacher fired by unanimous vote

After eight months the Pittsburg ISD School Board has made its decision concerning Mandy Hobbs, a teacher and Pirate Cheer coach. After convening in an hour-long closed session in Superintendent

City modifies Main Street District boundaries

The Pittsburg Main Street District has grown after the Pittsburg City Council approved a resolution amending its boundaries at the council’s April 8 meeting. The city has been a Main

Former longtime Gazette publisher Dick White dies at 94

The newspaper business was in Dick White’s blood. He was destined to take up his pen and notepad with a bloodhound’s determined search for truth, resigned to inkstained fingers, the

Art & Wine Festival expands to two days, changes venue

There’s a change of venue for the 7th Annual Pittsburg Art & Wine Festival happening this weekend, and the fun doesn’t last just one day this year. The wildly-popular festival,

News

Chief Deputy Chris Clark speaks to Rotary

Clark said the there is a warrant out for the arrest of the main organizer and perpetrator of the dog fighting operation. Several other counties have also issued warrants.

By Ellis Knox

Camp County Jail Population: 23, 19 males and four females

Joshua Glen Fritz was arrested on Apr. 8 by DPS for possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1, greater than one gram but less than 4 grams.

Landowners Series continues

The Landowners Educational Series continues April 26 at 1 p.m. for anyone interested in learning more about managing their land. The monthly series is planned through August.

Sports

Summer leagues Kick-off for 2019

Baseball/Softball District Standing April 18

4A Region II District 15 Softball Standings:*

Trejo named Player of the Year, MVP

Pittsburg High School Junior Marco Trejo, who wears number 13 on the soccer field has been chosen as the 2018-2019 Pirate Soccer Player of the Year and District 15 Most Valuable Player of the year.

By Ellis Knox