Cass County Receives $750,000 from Texas Veterans Commission for financial support to Veterans
Cass County Receives $750,000 from Texas Veterans Commission for financial support to Veterans
TEXAS VETERANS COMMISSION CHECK PRESENTATION Cass County Judge Travis Ransom, Cass County Veterans Services Officers Gary Foster and Andy Cockrum and Texas Veterans Commissioner Chuck Wright.
Veteran Support Programs Available
For more information, contact our Veterans Service Office at vso@casscountytx.org, andy.cockrum@casscountytx. gov, or call 903-756-5221.
Financial Assistance Grant
Through funding from the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), this program provides limited emergency financial relief to eligible veterans, their dependents, and surviving spouses who demonstrate need. Assistance may cover mortgage, rent, and utilities. Since July 1st, we’ve helped 73 households, delivering over $80,000 in support to veterans, surviving spouses, and their families.
Housing for Texas Heroes
This program helps low-income veteran and surviving spouse homeowners with critical home modifications, repairs, and weatherization projects. These improvements increase accessibility, correct safety hazards, and protect homes from the elements. To date, we’ve completed three projects (including painting/repairs, an air-conditioning replacement, and a roof repair), with two more scheduled this week and two additional projects awaiting contractor bids.
East Texas veteran service organizations receive almost $2M in grant funding
Read more at: https://marshallnewsmessenger. com/2025/09/24/east-texas-veteran-service-organizations- receive-almost-2m-in-grant-funding/ Over $1.9 million in grants presented to 7 East Texas Veterans Groups https://www.kltv.com/2025/09/24/over-19million-grants-presented-7-east-t...
CASS COUNTY PIONEER PROFILE
This week’s Cass County Pioneer is Dr. M.D.K. Taylor. Born on October 13, 1818, Dr. Marion Dekalb “M.D.K” Taylor was a doctor and politician from Jones County, Georgia. In 1842, Dr. Taylor was elected to the Alabama legislature, where he advocated for the United States’ annexation of Texas. In 1847, Dr. Taylor left Alabama and moved to Cass County, Texas, where he quickly became involved in local community causes. For instance, Dr. Taylor was an incorporator of Sharon Union School in 1853. He was elected to the Texas Legislature, where he represented Cass County for twenty-four years, both in the Senate and the House of Representatives. Dr. Taylor also served as the Speaker of the House during the eighth and tenth legislatures. His Texas Historical Commission marker sits on Highway 59, near the Taylor family cemetery, which is in Marion County, near Jefferson.
Cass County Pioneer Profile by Misty Golden
Texas A&M-Texarkana Graduate Student
Fall Events Happening in Cass County
National Night Out (NNO) is happening October 7th at the Cass County Law Enforcement and Justice Center on Highway 8 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. We expect a large crowd and great group of vendors, first responders, helicopters, classic cars, firetrucks, and prizes. Come out and fellowship with your community.
Steven Smith Memorial Cruise Night Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Downtown Atlanta. Sponsored by the Atlanta Lions Club. Local restaurants and food trucks, and World Famous Lions Club Sausage on a stick!
Cass County Peace Officer Association Chili Cook-Off
Jobs in and around Cass County Dispatcher - (Linden) - Cass County Sheriff ’s Office - receives calls for assistance; relays information to direct first responders; provides instructions to/from remote units. Records and logs calls received, monitors radios and maintains contact with operating units.
City Administrator (Linden) - Are you a municipal leader looking for your first opportunity as a City Administrator, or are you experienced and ready for the hometown feel of of rural east Texas? If so, apply to be Linden’s next City Administrator/ EDC Director.
Part Time 911 Public Education Tech - The Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is now accepting applications for part time 9-1-1 Public Education Technician in the Texarkana, Texas, 9-1-1 Department. The position assists the 9-1-1 Program Coordinator in the implementation, calendar development, and presentations of 9-1-1 Public Education in reference to 9-1-1 public use and existing and new service offerings.
T-Line Driver - Ark-Tex Council of Governments - Pay is $15.45/hour. This position is responsible for providing transportation services to all individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner. This position must operate and maintain the T-Line vehicles.
TRAX Driver - Ark-Tex Council of Governments (ATCOG) is accepting applications for an as-needed TRAX Drive filling in when drivers are absent. Position is responsible for providing transportation services to individuals, including persons with disabilities, in a safe and timely manner and operating and maintaining the TRAX vehicles.
Mental Health Case Manager - Adult Services; helps adults improve quality of life. Provides skills training, screenings, plans of care, and coordination. Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in counseling, psychology, social work, sociology, or related fields. Minimum Hiring Salary Annualized: $41,600 (Bachelor level) / $43,805 (Master level) / $45,011 (Therapist Associate) Licensed Vocational Nurse - Atlanta; The LVN serves as a clinical member of Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit treatment team. The LVN is responsible for using the nursing process to meet the needs of clients according to the professional standards of nursing care.
Registered Nurse - Atlanta; Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and the RCSU RN Nurse Manager is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients in the Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit) according to the professional standards of nursing care.
Administrative Technician - Atlanta; Performs clerical work requiring application of varied work methods and procedures in which complex written, verbal and computation skills are required. Provides clerical support and other services for all phases of program operations. Responsible for general secretarial and office management work.
Mental Health Specialist - Atlanta; The Mental Health Specialist is part of a team that provides direct care and services to adult clients on the Crisis Residential and Extended Observation Units. Minimum hiring salary $16.00 an hour DOE.
Reach out to my office — P.O. Box 825 • Linden, TX 75563 Phone: 903-756-5181, Ext. 0 Fax: 903-756-5732