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Atlanta Lions

Joel Enrico, Lead Physical Therapist at Christus St. Michael Outpatient Rehab spoke to the Atlanta Lions Club Thursday.

Linden Lions

The Linden Lions Club presents a plaque of appreciation to Travis Stryk for their support and hospitality and for being our host for the last few months.

THE RIVER WILD

Ready or not, it’s just about curtain time on select rivers, creeks and tributaries that connect to major reservoirs all across Texas.

White bass are voracious feeders that will readily pounce on a variety of baits, artificial or live.

Most experts believe there are a combination of factors that jump-start the white bass spawning run from one year to the next.

Columns & Opinions

Cass County Connect

Legislation Filed to Stop Marvin Nichols Reservoir

Suzanne’s Corner

IT’S ALL ABOUT …

IN LOVING MEMORY OF DIANA FULKS

Voucher bill passes Senate, arrives

A bill to implement school vouchers in Texas sailed through the Senate largely on party lines last week and now awaits consideration in the House, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

The Louisiana Purchase of 1803 sparked a new wave of exploration in the United States as a number of expeditions were commissioned at the direction of President Thomas Jefferson to explore the new

Patrick releases 25 legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported.

Sports

Atlanta’s girls’ powerlifting team competed in the Redwater Invitational on Feb. 6.

Linden-Kildare’s girls’ powerlifting team won the Redwater Invitational on Feb. 6.

The Lady Tigers edged Hughes Springs by two points and beat out 10 schools in the process.

BASEBALL

BASKETBALL

LADY RABBS SENIOR NIGHT

Eight Lady Rabbs, along with family and friends, celebrated Senior Night recently.

Lifestyle

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Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but it can also be overw

Neighbors working together for  the good of the community

In December of 2024, I was tasked to write a column which would not come to mind without help. My only thought was to seek a group of neighbors in their “sewing” circle for help.

Cass County Cuties 2024

CORRECTION: We inadvertently misspelled this cutie’s first name. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Dr. James R. Sheppard

Born in 1871 in Bivins, Texas, Dr. James R. Sheppard was raised by his mother and stepfather who opposed the young man’s educational pursuits.

The Annual Pre-Valentine Scholarship Tea, sponsored by The Unity District Woman & Youth Department, will be held at The Enon 1st Baptist Church in Atlanta, Texas on February 8th, 2025 at 2:00 P

‘The Story of Everything’

Last week we began to scratch the surface of a story that goes back to the very basement of time: the story of the Jewish people.

Obituaries

Vincent Lee Terry

November 15, 1959 - February 7, 2025

Cheryl Ann “Cheri” Norris, 76, of Hughes Springs, passed away February 3, 2025. Viewing and visitation will be 6pm-8pm Monday, February 10, 2025, at Reeder-Davis Chapel in Hughes Springs.

Services for John Points, 70, Linden, were 3pm Sunday,

Services for Mary Wallace, 91, of Hughes Springs, were

Bobby D. Beene, Sr., 73, of Avinger, was born June 16,

Peggy Jean Lummus

August 24, 1928 - February 1, 2025

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