News
It’s late spring in Texas — a magical window in time when all sorts of wild critters perpetuate their species by giving birth to little ones.
By Matt Williams
A small crowd attended the Memorial Day Ceremony by JE Manning American Legion Post 258 at the Veterans Plaza in Downtown Atlanta,Texas.
Research has shown that music can help lower stress, improve mental health, lessen anxiety and depression, improve mood, sleep, and memory, can decrease pain, and blood pressure, can reduce agitati
By Pastor Susan Emmons
Several people are still missing in the greater Cass County area. Organizers for an upcoming vigil would like our area to come together with prayers and community support.
Much of our society has a misconception about God. If all people had a correct concept of God, then all people would desire to serve him.
By Pastor Vernon Groce
Columns & Opinions
Sometimes it is the smallest thing that makes the biggest difference.
By Ken Bridges
The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred.
By Gary Borders
For Texans, it is a matter of sovereignty, public safety, health, personal economics, property rights, the state budget, and our Texas culture.
By With Chris Spencer
A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Ms. Rosetta Edwards of Atlanta had a new addition added onto her home last week.
Sports
Queen City’s softball team made school history this season as they advanced into the Regional Semifinals for the first time.
By Tim Emmons
Atlanta’s baseball team added more hardware to its trophy case after sealing an Area championship last week.
By Tim Emmons
Queen City tennis state medalist Vincent Wong participated in and won the Tyler Junior Grand Prix Pre-qualifying event for ATP Challenger Wildcard tennis tournament.
Queen City’s softball team made history last week as the Lady Bulldogs won the Regional Quarterfinal championship for the first time in school history.
By Tim Emmons
Editor’s Comments, “This article will also have social media commentary from Nick Miller, Atlanta’s Head Track Coach, and Atlanta Athletic Booster Club President, Dr.
By Tim Emmons
Lifestyle
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System honored 11 nurses at the 2023 Nursing Excellence Awards as Departmental Preceptors of the Year.
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System honored 46 nurses at the 2023 Nursing Excellence Awards including 19 Departmental Nurses of the Year pictured here.
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System honored 13 nurses at the 2023 Nursing Excellence Awards as Departmental Rookies of the Year.
Obituaries
Funeral services for Mrs. Sondra McDaniel, 82, of Hughes Springs, were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Hughes Springs Missionary Baptist Church.
Sept. 17, 1982 – May 12, 2023
Buck Leigh Kaping, 40, of Linden, Texas, died Friday at Christus St. Michael’s Hospital of Atlanta after a long illness.
May 4, 1941 – May 20, 2023
Martha Duke Jones, age 82, of Atlanta, Texas, went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 20, 2023, in a Texarkana hospital.
July 25, 1961 - May 7, 2023
Brian F. Dunlop was born July 25, 1961, and passed away May 7, 2023.
Services for Danny Steven Welch, 49, of Hughes Springs were at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.
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