The agenda for last week’s meeting of the Bowie County Commissioners Court included an item for a presentation from a representative of the Sulphur River Basin Authority. That line item was cancelled because the representative was unable to attend because of a health issue in his family.
Porter Cemetery has been largely forgotten during the last century. Tucked away off of FM 21, approximately 50 headstones are visible under thick brush and leaves, about 15 of which are currently readable. Under these stones are some of Camp County’s earliest residents, including Civil War sol-diers, their parents, and Woodmen of the World members.
The Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce & The City of Pittsburg are delighted to announce that this year’s Texas Hot Link Festival will provide children with an exciting venue called the “Mini-Link Zone”. Generously sponsored by UT Health Pittsburg, the family focused entertainment zone will include children’s games, an interactive mural experience and various food and vendor booths specially selected for children. Children will be able to play games such as “Giant Tic Tac Toe” with mini watermelons and cantaloupes, “Cup-Cake Walk”, “Feed the Pig” - toss game, select a treat from “The Lollipop Tree”, “Sur-Prize Punch” and many more. The interactive mural experience, titled “Find The Missing Link”, will get kids coloring and decorating a 16 foot long art poster, find hidden items within the mural and then be able to have their picture taken in front of their art creation. Along with Kona Ice and Creative Flavors Cotton Candy, various booths and food vendors will complete this fun festival area.
Pittsburg Schools Deputy Superintendent Beth Anne Dunavant, presented the proposed 2020-2021 school calendar to the Board for approval. There are several changes to the calendar for next year. The major change is the first day of school for next year will be the start date for students will be Thursday, Aug. 13.
The Carroll Shelby Foundation recently gave a total of $50,000 ($25,000 for Spring and $25,000 for fall) to support scholarships for students enrolled in the Carroll Shelby Automotive Technology Program at Northeast Texas Community College. Dr. Jonathan McCullough (left), NTCC Executive Vice President for Advancement, is pictured receiving the gift from Aaron Shelby, grandson of Carroll Shelby and Co-President of The Carroll Shelby Foundation.
