News
July 4, 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
By Mollie Mcclanahan Staff Reporter Mmcclanahan@texaslocalmedia.com
Several members of the Northeast Texas Community College family recently traveled to Guatemala to provide medical care and support through a long-standing medical mission serving communities near S
Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club Pittsburg DBC meets every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St.
PROGRAM ALERT: Do Art Productions will be at the Pittsburg Library, Thursday, July 2nd @2:00pm. This is a Comic book workshop.
By Lily Jesmore
The Northeast Texas Community College Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 23rd. It was followed by a special budget workshop meeting, at which no action was taken.
Students still have time to register for NTCC’s Summer II five-week term, which begins July 13.
Columns & Opinions
The State Board of Education gave final approval last week to a new required reading list for every grade level and also passed a rewrite of the state’s social studies requirements for kindergarten
By Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
As we move into the second half of 2026, many business owners find themselves caught between reflection and momentum. Mid-year is more than a calendar checkpoint.
By Mechele Mills
PROGRAM ALERT: Window To The Wild will be at the Pittsburg Library on Thursday, June 18th @2:00pm.
By Lily Jesmore
The Pittsburg Library will be closed Saturday, May 23rd & Monday, May 25th to observe Memorial Day. Please return all materials through the book drop.
By Lily Jesmore
The office was in its usual Monday morning subdued chaos, nothing new about the muffled exclamations, one-on-one conversations, and general hubbub.
By Coffee Time With Andy & Renie Bowman
We’re gearing up for our Summer Programs this year! Our Summer Reading starts June 1st. We have a reading program for all ages. Small sign-up prize for everyone.
By Lily Jesmore
Sports
The Northeast Texas Community College Eagles saw their remarkable 2026 season come to a close on May 15th in the NJCAA Super Regional, falling to Blinn College 11-1 in Game 2 of the best-ofthree se
Your Pirates finished up their season tonight with a tough 0-1 loss due to an early Pinkston Vikings goal.
By Coach Jody Loewen
On Friday, February 20, 2026, the Pittsburg Lady Pirates Soccer team went up against the LadyKats of Paris ISD.
By Story & Photos By Anne Wilkerson Staff Reporter Awilkerson@campcountynow.com
On February 10, 2026, at the Pittsburg Pirates Stadium, the Pittsburg Pirates Boys Varsity Soccer team played and won big with the score of 3-1 win vs Sulphur Springs Wildcats to move to 4-0 in dis
By Coach Jody Loewen
Lifestyle
The Pittsburg Rotary Club concluded another year of service and community engagement with an evening of fellowship, marked by the presentation of prestigious awards and the announcement of its futu
By From Staff Reports
On Thursday, June 11, at 5:00 pm at Moonlight Acres, the event venue owned by Jenni Currey, there was a gathering of local folks and local vendors displaying their locally manufactured organic ware
By Story & Photo By Anne Wilkerson Staff Reporter Awilkerson@texaslocalmedia.com
April 23
• National Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
• Spanish Language Day
• National Picnic Day
April 24
• Arbor Day
April 25
By Ian Griffin
Pittsburg Duplicate Bridge Club Pittsburg DBC meets every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30 p.m. at the American Legion Building, 525 Elm St.
By Ian Griffin
• NTCC Edible Book Contest winners were contestants Linda Little, Kayla Tems, and Sky Cathey.
By Ian Griffin
Obituaries
Daniel Wayne Pearson, 76, passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born March 11, 1950, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Lewis and Dorothy Pearson.
David Charles Clemens of Diana, Texas age 69 passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Pittsburg, Texas. David was born May 18, 1956, in Pittsburg, Texas to Tom Clemens and Mary Willis Clemens.
Mark Randall Farquhar, 57, of Pittsburg, TX, died March 21, 2026, from a motorcycle accident.
Mark Randall Farquhar, 57, of Pittsburg, TX, died March 21, 2026, from a motorcycle accident.
There will be no graveside service.
David Charles Clemens of Diana, Texas age 69 passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in Pittsburg, Texas. David was born May 18, 1956, in Pittsburg, Texas to Tom Clemens and Mary Willis Clemens.
Mark Randall Farquhar, 57, of Pittsburg, TX, died March 21, 2026, from a motorcycle accident.
There will be no graveside service.
Photo Galleries
The residents of Camp County sent in so many great photos of the snow that The Pittsburg Gazette decided that we couldn't only use a few. The gazette will do its best to upload as many as we can.
