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Cass County Farm Bureau was recognized for the highest monetary contribution at $5,005 which highlights their outstanding commitment to fighting food insecurity through Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) Farmers Feeding Families program. For that contribution, t

Cass County Farm Bureau earns Skillet Award

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 5:00am

Cass County Farm Bureau earns Skillet Award

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Linden City Council

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 5:00am

Two Linden residents will be getting new homes through the HOME Program.

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Bert Sharing War Stories with Grandchildren Bert Echols shares stories of his World War II service with his grandchildren, passing down not only history, but a legacy of duty and resilience.

Corporal Bert Echols, United States Army, served from 1942–1945 as an anti-aircraft gunner during World War II, traveling from England across Normandy and into Germany before returning home to Cass County.

Carmen Thrower Echols (second from left) with her 1944 Youth Sunday School class, reflecting a lifelong commitment to faith, leadership, and welcoming new families into the community.

A 1945 letter from a neighboring family praising Carmen Echols as “genuine” and a leader in the community, evidence of the quiet service that defined her life.

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Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Photos by Marty Alexander and Tim Emmons

Cass County wildfires keep local firefighters busy

Wed, 03/04/2026 - 5:00am

Two wildfires in the span of two days kept firefighters on their toes as they fought to get the fires under control.

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Cass County Judge Travis Ransom received a surprising gift recently concerning the occasion of his Change of Responsibility ceremony at the U.S. Army Military Intelligence Readiness Command. Ransom’s friend and former co-worker Ray Wilson brought him a

Ransom receives flag in recognition

Wed, 02/25/2026 - 5:00am

Ransom receives flag in recognition

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