On July 8 County Judge Travis Ransom issued an order prohibiting outdoor burning. The burn ban stems from abnormally dry conditions. According to waterdatafortexas.com, Cass County is under moderate drought conditions. Even with Saturday’s welcome short rain shower, the county only has received approximately 2.5 inches, compared to normal rainfall of about 4.7 inches.
Atlanta’s new head coach of the girls’ varsity basketball team, Jim Elser, invited one of his former players to host an area-wide basketball camp for incoming third to twelfth graders on July 1, at Atlanta Middle School.
If you live in Cass County, you are eligible to submit your photos, along with description, to: kate.stow@casscountynow.com for a chance to have your photo printed in the newspaper! Photos must be at least 1 MB in size and in focus. No nudity or lewd images will be accepted. Winning photo will be judged on content, concept, lighting and clarity.
Several people attended a Class Reunion for the Pruit and Booker T. Washington school here in Atlanta, Texas 1949-1971. The event has a dinner/reception on Saturday, July 2, and a church service on Sunday, July 3. (Photo Courtesy Raydeen Edwards)
In Hebrews 11:24-28 we find what many look at as a mystery. Moses was raised in the royal palace of Egypt, with all the privileges that that life could offer.