Cass County Now

Coleman film backers reach fundraising goal

The producers of an animated short film on the life of Atlanta native and aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman last week surpassed their fundraising goal for the project.

CHRISTUS awards health and wellness grants to area schools

TEXARKANA -- CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System awarded health and wellness grants totaling $30,000 to 24 area Texas schools at a luncheon on July 17.

Cass County 4-H students place in District Recordbook Contest

Ten 4-H students from Cass County placed in the District IV Recordbook Contest.

Major Accident

A collision involving a small SUV and a semi-truck in Queen City on Tuesday caused one person involved to be evacuated from the scene by a medical helicopter, and snarled traffic as first responders dealt with the aftermath.

Train derailment in Jefferson closes Highway 59

Highway 59 in Jefferson was still closed in both directions late Friday afternoon following a train derailment in north Jefferson, underneath the Highway 59 overpass near East Watson Street.

Farmers Market in Atlanta is looking to add vendors, grow

The vendors who routinely sell their wares at the Atlanta Farmers Market are hoping to see the enterprise grow in the coming months.

News

Coleman film backers reach fundraising goal

The producers of an animated short film on the life of Atlanta native and aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman last week surpassed their fundraising goal for the project.

By By John Dilmore

Atlanta City Council outlines budget priorities

The Atlanta City Council discussed areas of focus for the upcoming 2017-2018 budgeting process during a meeting Monday evening.

By By John Dilmore

CHRISTUS awards health and wellness grants to area schools

TEXARKANA -- CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System awarded health and wellness grants totaling $30,000 to 24 area Texas schools at a luncheon on July 17.

By Special to the Journal

Columns & Opinions

Celebrating 100 Years of Ellington Field

By U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

Historic transportation plan gets another boost

By Tryon Lewis

Fate of key transparency bills is uncertain

AUSTIN -- There’s no question that Americans -- particularly Texans -- are increasingly suspicious of government. Trust in government is at a dangerously low level.

Sports

Rabbit football summer youth camp coming up

Atlanta’s coaching staff will host another free Summer Youth Football Camp from 9 a.m.

By By Tim Emmons

Alex Hammonds competes in Ark-La-Tex Junior Golf Tour, other tours

Atlanta’s Alex Hammonds has taken part in three different golf tours this summer, and immediately made his presence on the golf course known.

By By Tim Emmons

AISD to add National Archery in the Schools Program

Atlanta ISD plans to offer Outdoors Archery (OA) curriculum at all four campuses in 2017-2018, according to school officials.

By Special to the Journal

Lifestyle

Whatley represents AHS at Bluebonnet Girls State 2017

The purpose of American Legion Auxiliary Bluebonnet Girls State is to educate young women in the duties, privileges, rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.