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Area nonprofits receive over $110k in donations on East Texas Giving Day
East Texas Giving Day (ETGD), an annual fundraising event supporting nonprofits from all over the region, has come and gone again, leaving local charities thankful. Area nonprofits, including God’s Closet, the Frederick Douglass Alumni Association, Camp County Habitat for Humanity, the Northeast Texas Rural Heritage Museum, and the NTCC Foundation, received a combined total of $118,995.
Willis takes School Board Place 5
The school board race has concluded, and a new face will appear on the board. Mario Willis has won School Board Place 5 over incumbent and former School Board President Alan Brison, with a total of 363 votes to Brison’s 278.
Rodeo goes off without a hitch
Pittsburg’s annual rodeo was a record-breaking success. According to Colt Hall, the event saw the highest ever numbers of contestants, spectators, and sponsors.
CNB holds grand opening
On Friday, City National Bank hosted their grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new Pittsburg location. Guests were treated to a free lunch of hamburger and hotdogs with sides, as well as prize giveaways. GAZETTE PHOTO / TONI WALKER
