News
Texans still get a break from certain vehicle title and registration requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Press Release
Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks has reversed her decision to enforce Gov.
Happy July Cass County! With the upcoming 4 th of July celebrations around the corner, let us each remember that this holiday is not just a cookout with family and friends.
By Rebecca Strutton
For many growing up in a small town meant riding bikes down to the local park to play a game of basketball, kickball, or even softball.
By Jamie Jeans
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. 5. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies, thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over.
Cass County 4-H member Morgan Cooper was awarded “best in show” in the 2020 4-H State Photography Contest.
Columns & Opinions
Linden is alive and well and looking forward to a great summer! The 4th of July is coming up, and we sure want all to enjoy the holiday.
By Bob Swisher
Dr. Margaret Pittman was one of the great scientific minds of the past century.
By Ken Bridges
As I’m sure most of you know by now, Governor Abbott signed an executive order last Friday mandating that all bars in the state of Texas were to close again and all restaurants were to scale back f
By Christophe Trahan
The twentieth century opened a door for innovation in science and technology. Great minds steadily unlocked the mysteries of the world and made life better for countless people.
By Ken Bridges
With gathering restrictions continuing to be lifted for the state of Texas, many of our local community groups are beginning to resume their regular activities.
By Christophe Trahan
Sports
About the time I drove onto Chincoteague Island from the north, I was met with a strong east wind blowing across the bay. I had several fish as targets along with shark, crabs, and clams.
By Local Fisherman Paul Hale
STATE #24 - DELAWARE JULY 2018 - THE ATLANTIC OCEAN
SPECIES CAUGHT - Skate, Flounder, Black Sea Bass, Sea Robin, Tiger Shark
By Local Fisherman Paul Hale
The East Texas Junior Golf Tour has been rolling along since June 1, and Atlanta golf prodigy Alex Hammonds has been at the forefront.
By Tim Emmons
STATE #23 - MARYLAND
JULY 2018 - THE POTOMAC RIVER, OCEAN CITY BAY
SPECIES CAUGHT - Fluke, Large-mouth Bass, Bluefish
By Local Fisherman Paul Hale
STATE # 19 - COLORADO MAY 2018 - PUEBLO RESERVOIR, TRINIDAD LAKE
SPECIES CAUGHT - Walleye, Palmetto Bass, Smallmouth Bass
By Local Fisherman Paul Hale
Lifestyle
Each year the Trammel’s Trace Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution solicits nominations from area teachers in order to choose students who best exemplify characteristics of leadershi
Renovations and upgrades are underway at Smith-Wall Stadium where a new concession stand, opposing player locker rooms, a storage room, a pavilion and referee locker rooms are being built.
Mayor Travis Ransom presents Ravyn Solis (top photo) and Chloe Sherman (bottom) with a $750 scholarship awarded each year by the local Atlanta Lions Club to a few graduates.
Domino’s Christian Food Pantry is serving people from all over East Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Produce is available every first and third Thursday.
Most Likely to Succeed Garrit Blizzard and Hannah Turnage.
Most Spirited Arturo Montenegro and Haleigh Greer.
Mr. & Mrs BHS Cyle Farmer and Haleigh Greer.
Obituaries
Randall R. Surratt, 72, of 29 Palms, CA, passed away May 29, 2020.
Graveside memorial services were held at 2 p.m. on June 27, 2020 at the Center Grove Cemetery.
LuAnn Wilkins Chisholm, 65, of Atlanta, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2020, in Linden, Texas.
Parents - CW and Fannie Hilliard; Siblings - Stacy, Sally, Stevie, Randy, Kelly, Troy and Rusty; Kinfolk - Donnie Lowry, Sylvia, Butch, Justin and Brandon.
Graveside Services for Mr. Liston W. “Bo” Boland, Jr., of West Monroe, LA, were held at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St.
Regina Helmi Pyle was born in White Plains, New York, on February 23, 1945, to Mildred Helmi Tillman and Silas Carpenter.
Business Directory
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