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Highway 49 to see changes

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

A portion of State Highway (SH) 49 in Cass and Marion counties is scheduled for a full rehabilitation, according to plans awarded in October by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Work will include just over five miles of SH 49 from SH 155 in Cass County to the Marion County line,” said Marshall Area Engineer Jacob Vise. “From there, the project will extend from the Marion County line to Farm to Market (FM) Road 1969.”

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Cedar Creek fishing guide Jason Barber says windy banks and points with stumps and other cover are good places to look for fall and winter catfish in shallow water.Small chunks of cut bait or prepared baits fished on a treble hook are good bets. (Photo by

Dumping range cubes is a good way to attract catfish and concentrate them to a specific spot. (Photo by Matt Williams

Soured chicken scratch, maize or milo also make good to lure in schools of catfish. The grains will usually ferment in a few days when soaked in water in a sealed five-gallon bucket and placed in the sun.The chum will get riper with time. (Photo by Matt W

Larger chunks of fresh cut bait are ideal for drifting for heavyweight catfish over deeper water. (Photo by Matt Williams

REEL CATS

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

A lesson plan for whiskered fish on Texas lakes and rivers

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Atlanta XC runner Lucy Ransom earned Elite status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Atlanta XC runner Adelaide Giesler earned First Team status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Atlanta XC runner Ella Stewart earned First Team status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Atlanta XC runner Campbell Autrey earned Second Team status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Tip off between the Atlanta and McLeod varsity boys’teams was competitive.Photos by Kim Sheppard

Atlanta XC runner Ian Bard earned First Team status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Atlanta XC runner Ryleigh Thompson earned Second Team status from the THSCA on its Academic All-State list.

Rabbit runners earn high marks

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

The Texas High School Coaches Association released its 2025-2026 Academic All-State list for a few different fall sports recently.

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MEDICARE & LIMITED INCOME:

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

Every day I get a call or two from folks who are suffering the double whammy: They don’t understand how Medicare and Medicaid work together, and they are living on amounts that would make most of us drop our jaws: $500 - $1500 a month. They are entitled to medical and financial support through these programs. There are actually three, the Extra Help program through Social Security is the third. It provides deep discounts on medications, waives penalties, and coinsurances and more.