History of Texas Counties
Cass County Judge
Counties have been around since before Texas became a state, and even before it was a republic. Under Spanish rule, the land was divided into municipios. When the Republic of Texas formed in 1836, those municipios became the first 23 counties.
By the time Texas joined the United States in 1845, the new state comprised 37 counties. Fast forward to today — 254 counties make up the Lone Star State. In each county, a team of locally elected and appointed county officials serves its community. Counties do the following and much more - 365 days a year, in all 254 counties.
Counties provide public safety & justice, hold all elections, economic development, record safety, provide health and safety services, and emergency management. As more federal and state responsibilities are mandated to local government, counties meet these demands and efficiently deliver a growing list of services while keeping local property taxes as low as possible.
County government and county officials also understand and respond to address the problems and priorities of their local communities. Officials are neighbors serving neighbors. They are elected by the communities in which they live and work.
Hughes Springs Library Receives Local Literacy Grant
Members of the Hughes Springs Public Library board and staff met with Cass County Judge Travis Ransom to discuss library programing funded through the Cass County Literacy Grant. The library grant is made possible through moneys derived from unclaimed capital credits through rural electric cooperatives and the Texas Comptroller under Texas Local Government Code Subsection 381.004(b). These funds support comprehensive literacy programs for the benefit of county residents. This is the third year Cass County has been able to provide support to local library literacy programs. Hughes Springs uses their funding to provide support for Teen Nights at their library.
Public Meetings in Cass County
Cass County Commissioners Court, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30am, 2nd Floor courtroom at 604 Hwy 8 North in Linden.
Atlanta City Council, Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 5:30pm at City Hall, 315 N. Buckner in Atlanta.
Avinger City Council, Meetings are held the last Monday of each month at 6:30pm at Avinger City Hall at 6 North Main Street.
Hughes Springs City Council - Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30PM at City Hall located at 603 East 1st Street in Hughes Springs.
Linden City Council - Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00pm at the Mary Daugherty Senior Citizens Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Linden.
Queen City Council - Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 6:00pm at City Hall, 601 Loop 236, Queen City.
Texas County Voice Podcast
The Texas County Voice is a podcast produced by the Texas Association of Counties. This podcast is about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties. Click on the image to check out the latest episodes.
Public Libraries Positively Impact Quality of Life Atlanta, Hughes Springs, and Linden all have public libraries serving their communities. The Atlanta Public Library also houses the Cass County Genealogy Society, which has one of the best genealogy research libraries in the south. The Hughes Springs Library has a small museum area with a collection of local historical artifacts. The Linden Library hosts countless activities for homeschoolers and local children. Libraries bring people of the community together for more than just book borrowing. They have crafts classes and technology tools available for patrons as well. Computers are available for patrons to use in applying for jobs, or benefits, work on resumes, or simply check their email. Our libraries are cornerstones of our communities and a great value for our residents.
Reach out to my office — P.O. Box 825 Linden, TX 75563 Phone: 903-756-5181, Ext. 0 Fax: 903-756-5732