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Commissioners hear from NETCAC and Chamber
At the regular meeting of the Camp County Commissioners, the commissioners heard from Lauren Zastney, the executive director of Northeast Texas Child Advocacy Center (NETCAC) regarding funding for Child Safety Fees. Zastney shares they, “Advocate for child abuse victims and provide mental health services and family support at no cost to the family.” In the 2022-2023, NETCAC served 75 children from Camp County and this ammounts to approximately $2,000 per family. There was no action for the commissioners to take at this time, and they plan to meet with NETCAC again in the near future.
Covered in love, wrapped up in hope
On June 11, the Northeast Texas Chapter of Project Linus celebrated their second anniversary at Lone Star Baptist Church. Even at an anniversary celebration, the Project Linus blanketeers still worked on making and preparing blankets before taking the time to celebrate.
Firefly Community Theatre presents “Packing Up Polly”
Pittsburg’s local Firefly Community Theatre group is producing the play, “Packing Up Polly.” The production features a story of humor and grief while focusing on the relationship between four friends in their 40s.
Tashunka Smith, Pittsburg’s Juneteenth celebrations organizer, shares hopes and plans
A native to Pittsburg, Tashunka Smith has been the prime organizer of the Juneteenth celebrations in town. Smith, along with her social club, Ladies and Gentlemen Socialites (LAGS), have founded Pittsburg’s Juneteenth celebrations, and this year features the second annual celebration.
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