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On April 7, 2025, while on patrol, a Linden Police officer observed a vehicle with a headlight out. The officer followed the vehicle to the Family Dollar parking lot in an attempt to make contact with the driver. As the vehicle parked, the officer noticed what appeared to be trash thrown from the window.

Wildflowers & Wine Saturday, April 26 in Avinger, Texas. Starts at 10 a.m. Craft vendors, food trucks, kids’ activities, community parade. Wine garden and wine-tasting open 11 a.m.-6 p.m., finest Texas wineries, $15 entry provides glass, wine bag. Hot dog eating contest planned. Music by 92.3 FM, The Depot. Event T-shirts for purchase. Visit avingertxchamber. org for details and vendor registration.

On Thursday, April 10, local resident of Bivins, Barbara Eymard, took home the prize for Best of Breed with her Tibetan Spaniel, Speaker, at the Tibetan Spaniel National. The competition was held in Sussex County, New Jersey and was comprised of 87 total entries, which were then divided into classes. Winners of each class moved forward until a single winner was chosen at the end. This year, that was Speaker, otherwise known by his American Kennel Club (AKC) identification name as Lantana’s Time to Talk at Bradmar.