News Flash

Posted on: October 11, 2021

Cost saving refurbishing brought new life to downtown trash cans

New life to trash cans

As the saying goes… “Another man’s trash is another man’s treasure.”

 And in our case, we are talking about our trash cans. We knew our existing cans had seen better days as their paint had faded,...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: November 8, 2021

New sidewalks complete along M. L. King Jr. Ave!

Phase 1 of Sidewalk Project complete

Have you walked the new sidewalks along M. L. King Jr. Ave across from the courthouse lately? You might have noticed we recently finished the last touches to complete stage one of our sidewalk improvement plan. Thanks to our street department, not only do...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: September 9, 2021

Have a seat and stay awhile.

City of Pittsburg Beautification Project 2021-69

For years, there have been benches along the sidewalks of our downtown area, thanks to our local businesses. With the need for more places to rest during shopping trips or festivals, the Main Street advisory board has provided an additional 12 steel bench...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: August 25, 2021

Sound of Music in Downtown Pittsburg, Texas

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Do you hear what I hear???

Yes! It is what you think it is, MUSIC downtown! With the beautification initiative, Main Street has installed 7 wireless sets of speakers along the downtown streets! This new feature provides music and allows for announcements d...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: August 6, 2021

Let there be LIGHT!

New Main Street Lamppost (JPG)

Let there be LIGHT!

Just this week, we finished the install of our new lamppost along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Now you can enjoy walking along the front of the courthouse safely in the evening and early mornings. These new lamp posts will offer vendors...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: June 30, 2021

Stage One of Sidewalk improvement

Sidewalk with new lamp post (JPG)

The first stage of sidewalk improvements is almost complete! Across from the Courthouse on Dr. M.L. King Jr. Ave., you’ve noticed a lot of activity with the repaving of the sidewalks. In addition, there will be over 35 new parking spots, 9 new l...

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Downtown Revitalization Project
Posted on: July 7, 2021

Multi-year Revitalization Project is in Progress

In the know graphic

A multi-year revitalization project is in progress in a combined effort between the City of Pittsburg, the Pittsburg Economic Development Corporation, and the Pittsburg Main Street Advisory Board. The project goals are to improve Historic Main Street&...

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Downtown Revitalization Project