Ed Rabb

This week’s Cass County Pioneer is the man who literally brought football to Atlanta High School. Born on February 16, 1893, Coach William Edward “Ed” Rabb came to Atlanta in as a young lawyer in 1919, following his service in WWI. His love for football and experience playing for Cumberland University while in law school led him to create a local intramural league in Cass County, composed of youngsters both in and out of high school.

The team’s name was the Wolves. Soon after, the Wolves became the football team of Atlanta High School. With Rabb as coach, the team enjoyed success from the beginning. He was so beloved and respected by his players that, in 1923, they changed their mascot to the Rabbits to honor him. Atlanta High School has proudly carried the name and mascot ever since.

In the mid-1920’s Coach Rabb retired and moved onto his next role, in the National Guard. Coach Rabb became Colonel Rabb during WWII. Afterwards, he continued to serve his community, both as a judge and a teacher. Colonel Rabb passed away on June 22, 1975, leaving a legacy of civic duty that has endured in Atlanta, Texas. He was inducted into the Atlanta High School Hall of Fame in 2018. Cass County Pioneer Profile by: Texas A&M-Texarkana Graduate Student

Governor Abbott,THECB Announce Free College Application Week

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) today announced Free College Application Week Oct. 13-19, 2025.

“Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” said Governor Abbott. “During free college application week, Texans can apply to their preferred colleges or universities without application fees. By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow.”

Free College Application Week is a statewide initiative that helps Texas residents apply to public colleges at no cost. Created by Senate Bill 2231 during the 89th Texas Legislative Session, all public colleges and universities in Texas are required to waive admission application fees for Texas residents who apply through ApplyTexas to undergraduate programs.

Alongside My Texas Future, ApplyTexas, and the Direct Admissions program, Free College Application Week provides one more tool to help students streamline their college search and make achieving their higher education goals more affordable.

“In addition to the cost savings, combined with other tools available to Texans for planning and achieving educational and career goals, free application week removes a barrier so more students can take their first step toward higher education,” said THECB Commissioner Wynn Rosser.

For this first year, Free College Application Week is October 13-19, 2025. Every year after that, it will be held the second full week of October (Monday-Sunday).

All Texas residents applying for undergraduate admission at Texas public institutions through ApplyTexas may participate. This includes first-time college students and transfer students. For details on residency status, see the Texas Residency Guidelines.

My Texas Future, a digital tool that connects Texans with resources and information about postsecondary opportunities, includes personalized interactive features to help prospective students identify interests and skills, explore careers and programs, plan for school, and navigate financial aid. Visitors can create accounts, save preferences, and request to speak to an advisor. My Texas Future also connects prospective students to ApplyTexas and the Direct Admissions program.

Users may begin an exploration of professional interests with a career quiz. With information about jobs that might fit their interests, users can compare hundreds of Texas-based careers by local demand, pay, required education, and related skills. They may also compare credential programs by average tuition, location, and salary after graduation.

Direct Admissions provides students with a list of participating Texas institutions where they can qualify for acceptance before they even begin the college application process. Students share their academic information, including class rank, grade point average, and SAT/ACT score, through their My Texas Future profile, and can receive their list as early as the end of their junior year.

Job Opportunities in and around Cass County Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Healthcore in Atlanta is hiring for a full time LVN to serve as a clinical member of the Rapid Crisis Stabilization treatment team. Minimum hiring salary is $26.00 per hour. (Community HealthCore) Mental Health Case Manager - Child and Adolescents; helps children and adolescents improve quality o life. Provides skills training, screenings, plans of care, and coordination. (Community HealthCore) Mental Health Case Manager - Adult Services; helps adults improve quality of life, provides skills training, screenings, plans of care, and coordination. (Community HealthCore) Communications Coordinator - Ark-Tex Council of Governments - This is a full-time position located in the Texarkana, Texas office. The position performs multimedia design and production work to promote ATCOG services and activities in the ATCOG region.

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.

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.

Finance Officer (Linden) - The City of Linden seeks a dedicated and detail-oriented Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations, including accounts payable, payroll, and human resources functions. This position plays a critical role in maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and positive relations among city staff, vendors, and the public.

Reach out to my office — P.O. Box 825 • Linden, TX 75563 Phone: 903-756-5181, Ext. • Fax: 903-756-5732