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🌱 How a Pittsburg sprinter came back stronger after hip surgery
Good morning Pittsburg! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Pittsburg sprinter came back stronger after hip surgery
- How a Pittsburg-area firefighter was lost battling a fast-moving grass fire
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Humid; breezy in the morning, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; cooler, temps: high: 66, low: 41.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pittsburg ISD runner back in stride (kltv.com) — A standout Pittsburg High School sprinter is back to top form after overcoming serious hip surgery that once put his athletic future in doubt. Senior Alijah Washington, guided by Pittsburg track coach Tarran Wooden and supported by his family, has cut his times dramatically and returned as one of East Texas’s strongest quarter-milers, bringing intense focus to every practice. 
• When the record pauses, remembrance must not (firerescue1.com) — Pittsburg readers should know that local Tri Lakes Volunteer Fire Department firefighter Jeff Derrick died on February 27 while battling a fast-changing grass fire in nearby Titus County. The article places his sacrifice alongside other firefighters nationwide who recently died in the line of duty, emphasizing the importance of honoring their service even during a federal government shutdown.
📸 Around Pittsburg
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★ Featured events ★
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Bingo Bag-Nanza
M Square Events, 234 Rusk St, Pittsburg
6:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Art in the Park
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park LakeBobSandlinStatePark Map&Directions
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Nature Hike
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10:00 am -
Art in the Park
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2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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The WELL: New Year New You Student Workshop-Help! I need to get a job.
Chapel Hill H S Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
10:15 am -
Heather Nikole Harper
Rancho Seco Steakhouse , 416 E 16th St , Mt Pleasant
6:00 pm -
Heather Nikole Harper Music: Heather Nikole Harper at Rancho Seco Steakhouse
Rancho Seco Steakhouse , 416 E 16th St , Mt Pleasant
6:30 pm -
Earth Day Bird Craft
Daingerfield State Park DaingerfieldStatePark Map&Directions
10:00 am -
Art in the Park
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park LakeBobSandlinStatePark Map&Directions
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Seed Bomb Craft
Daingerfield State Park DaingerfieldStatePark Map&Directions
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Bobby Bowen Family Concert (Mount Pleasant, Texas)
2115 N Edwards Ave , Mt Pleasant
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Diabetes Support Group
TitusFIT Physical Rehabilitation & Therapy , 2003 N Jefferson Ave , Mt Pleasant
4:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Pizza Inn posted a job opening for Pizza Maker in Pittsburg. Apply here.
- Sonic Drive-In posted a job opening for Crew Member in Pittsburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pittsburg here.
🗞 Nearby News
Lone Star
- Senate Democrats raise massive campaign funds as GOP candidates lag (washingtonexaminer.com)
- Skye Blakely driven to the top of Florida gymnastics by loss, gratitude and sisterly bond (palmbeachpost.com)
- The US States With The Highest Number Of IHOP Locations — Yep, It's A Tie (tastingtable.com)
Gilmer
- Insurance tips for spring storms (gilmermirror.com)
- 2027 OL Ismael Camara raises "millions" for kids while dominating recruiting (on3.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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