News
(Left Picture) Ryleigh Thompson marched in the Macy’s Great American Marching Band.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice Parole Division has issued a warrant for the arrest of parolee Casey Gene Dodson for failure to comply with his supervision.
Changes are coming to Texas concerning emissions on non-commercial vehicles. Those changes, however, will not affect the overall cost of registering your vehicle.
In the late hours of Monday, Nov. 25, first responders were called to a severe house fire in the Tanglewood Dr.
By Sydni Goza
Cass County is a beautiful place to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday.
McLeod Independent School District officials announced that the district received a rating of “A” for “Superior Achievement” under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system.
Columns & Opinions
The state’s construction industry is voicing concern that President-elect Trump’s vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants would cause major labor shortfalls, according to the Texas Standa
Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14.
As the Postmaster for the city of Atlanta, TX, I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush.
Mirabeau B. Lamar was a man of talent and imagination but also one with a complicated legacy.
By Ken Bridges
Before the presidential election, several pundits and pollsters had very different outlooks on how the Nov. 5 Primary Election would turn out. Only a few researchers gave even a close assessment.
By Shawn Larson
With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen.
Sports
Longhorns
McLeod made the 15-mile trip to Atlanta on Nov. 25 to take on the Rabbits.
By Tim Emmons
Carlajah Adger - District 14-3A MVP
Aysia Heard - First Team
BASKETBALL
Atlanta High School Dec. 3 – (JVB, VB) vs. Pleasant Grove – 5 p.m.
Atlanta Middle School Boys Dec. 2 – vs. Queen City (7AB, 8AB) – 4:30 p.m.
Longhorns
McLeod dug its way out of an early deficit against Avery on Nov. 19 and used a second-half explosion to beat the Bulldogs 41-33.
By Tim Emmons
Former Queen City Bulldog and Arkansas Razorback, Jason Peters, signed with the Seattle Seahawks this season and could play as the oldest player in the league at 41.
McLeod Junior High
On Nov. 11, McLeod’s junior high programs battled Hawkins on the hardwood.
By Tim Emmons
Lifestyle
Christmas is still more than a month away, but there is no time like the present to start shopping for the outdoors junkie on your gift list. Just be sure to shop smart.
By Matt Williams
The Linden Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #576 donated a check to the Child Protective Services of Cass County last week.
Obituaries
July 5, 1939 - November 28, 2024
Mary Lynn was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. McDonald and her parents, Carson and Rachel Whatley.
Graveside services for Rosario Owens, 72, of Hughes Springs, were Friday, November 29, 2024, at Hughes Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Graveside services for Glenda Amox, 73, of Lone Star, were Thursday, November 21,2024 at Harris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Services for Gladys Marsh, 90, of Atlanta were Monday, November 25, 2024 at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Linden.
Business Directory
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