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Public comments needed on Marvin Nichols Reservoir Feasibility Study

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has agreed to extend its comment period from October 15 to October 28, to give people more time to submit their feedback about the draft feasibility review of the pro- posed Marvin Nichols Reservoir. The TWDB press statement says: This feasibility review considered the implementation timeline, associated costs, land acquisition considerations, and the economic impact of the proposed project. A draft report regarding the findings of this feasibility review is now available for a 30-day public comment period, after which the TWDB Executive Administrator will finalize and submit the report to the Legislative Budget Board and Governor by January 5, 2025. Input must be emailed to feasibility@twdb.texas.gov by October 25, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. CDT to be considered by the Executive Administrator. Visit the TWDB website for more information.

Caddo Lake released October 10

Caddo Lake released October 10

Caddo Lake is a 2024 American thriller film written and directed by Celine Held and Logan George. It centers around Caddo Lake which resides only a few miles away from Cass County sitting in both Texas and Louisiana. In 2021 there were open casting calls for those in the area.

Local leaders honor Red Ribbon Week
Local leaders honor Red Ribbon Week
Local leaders honor Red Ribbon Week

Local leaders honor Red Ribbon Week

In the spirit of Red Ribbon week, several community leaders gathered in front of a fire truck at the Atlanta Fire Department on Monday, October 28. According to RedRibbon. org, “It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a drug-free America.” According to their website “Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America. “Enrique (Kiki) Camarena was a Drug Enforcement Administration Agent who was tortured and killed in Mexico in 1985. When

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