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This week’s Cass County Pioneer is physician and entrepreneur whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the founding of Avinger, Texas. Dr. Hamilton Jacob Avinger was born on March 9, 1833, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

On Jan. 17, 2026, at 2 p.m., join the Linden Heritage Foundation in the Courtroom of the historic Cass County Courthouse, in Downtown Linden, 100 E. Houston Street, for a special event during the week of the celebration of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

As calendars turn and seasons shift, many people view the moment as an opportunity for new beginnings and renewed focus on good health. The idea of starting fresh is woven into cultural traditions, public health campaigns and personal routines, reflecting a widespread desire to improve well-being and build sustainable habits.