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🌱 Pittsburg finance student takes his career questions to Chicago

Pittsburg, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Pittsburg! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Pittsburg finance student takes his career questions to Chicago
  • ESC8 honors 54 school leaders for completing leadership training
  • Where Pittsburg landed in East Texas' final football rankings

Also on today's calendar: Clint & The Cosmic Wake at Big Al's Barefoot Bay and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 79 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 76, low: 45.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UAM students attend international SMIF Conference in Chicago (advancemonticellonian.com) — Pittsburg's Aidan Manley got a firsthand look at financial careers during a three-day Chicago trip with the University of Arkansas at Monticello Investment Club. Manley, who helps manage the university's student investment portfolio, said conversations with industry professionals offered practical guidance as he prepares to enter financial services.
   

• ESC8 Recognizes 2026 T.H.R.I.V.E. Leadership Program Participants (ssnewstelegram.com) — Education Service Center 8 recognized 54 Northeast Texas school leaders in a Pittsburg-datelined announcement celebrating completion of its T.H.R.I.V.E. program. The principals and assistant principals completed 36 hours of professional development focused on practical school leadership, including supporting teachers, improving instruction and building a positive campus culture.
   

• #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15: Longview, Malakoff are No. 1 teams in final poll of 2026 (tylerpaper.com) — Pittsburg finished No. 14 in the final #bEASTTexas Fabulous 15 football poll for Class 6A/5A/4A, down from No. 11 in the previous rankings. The team posted a 6-4 record and received 34 points, while Longview edged Lindale for the top spot ahead of postseason play.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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