On Saturday, Aug. 15, at approximately 1:55 p.m., the Naples Police Department responded to a crash involving motorcycle and a pick-up truck in in the 500 block of WL Doc Dodson Blvd W in Naples. One fatality resulted from the incident.
On Sept. 10, the Linden Lion’s Club held their regular meeting. The special guest speaker was Chris Brown, Executive Director of Ark-Tex Council of Governments. Brown spoke about the programs that are covered by ACOG, which include TRAX, the Housing Department, and the Area Agency on Aging, among others. ACOG works with other agencies as well to improve things such as rural transportation planning. He also spoke about the use of TRAX in Cass County and its importance in affording those without transportation the ability to travel to and from appointments and work.
The Chamber has chosen to put the Business Spotlight on The Plant Place. Robbie and Debra Higginbotham have opened this garden center/gift shop at 1504 E 1st St in Hughes Springs. Some of the items they sell in the garden center are flowers, trees, and hanging baskets. They will have seasonal plants throughout the year. The gift shop has candles, baskets, and home décor.
Every October for the past 19 years the Texas Bigfoot Research Center hosts the Texas Bigfoot Conference in Jefferson. People travel from all over the world to attend the conference, which will be held October 16-17.
This month we are featuring the historical marker located at the Avinger Cemetery, 200 Church Street behind the Avinger Methodist Church. Marker Number 14671, Atlas Number 5507014671.
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