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Feb 16, 20213 min read
‘Pizza Hut Frank’ captures the attention of Erath County with his kindness and hard work.
By SARA VANDEN BERGE Frank Brandenburg has become a local celebrity. Despite icy roads and freezing temperatures, Frank’s determination...
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