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Citizens National Bank in Atlanta looks especially elegant and festive whenever there is a a bit of rain in the area to bring reflections.

The new and bright lights of downtown Atlanta are a project of the Atlanta City Development Corporation to enhance the downtown holiday area.The bright and colorful lights by the Christmas tree in the center of Veterans Memorial Plaza make a perfect setti

Each year out on State Highway 77 as it heads toward Louisiana, the front yard of the Virgil and Dorothy Trenado home turns into a Christmas story land. It tells of the journey of Joseph and Mary to follow the star of Bethlehem.

Two of the brightest areas in downtown Atlanta are theVeterans Memorial Plaza corner and the railroad depot park.The large pecan tree at the caboose park has a new dress of even more globes of lighting this season.

Does the front yard of this residence on FM 785 between Atlanta and Queen City need any commentary? No, it tells its own story of Santa texting while flying. See his sleigh having crashed into the building at the center? And the police and emergency crews

Holiday lights

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wait for the good feelings, both those who put up the lights and those who drive around to see them.

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A portion of State Highway (SH) 49 in Cass and Marion counties is scheduled for a full rehabilitation, according to plans awarded in October by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). “Work will include just over five miles of SH 49 from SH 155 in Cass County to the Marion County line,” said Marshall Area Engineer Jacob Vise. “From there, the project will extend from the Marion County line to Farm to Market (FM) Road 1969.”

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Cedar Creek fishing guide Jason Barber says windy banks and points with stumps and other cover are good places to look for fall and winter catfish in shallow water.Small chunks of cut bait or prepared baits fished on a treble hook are good bets. (Photo by

Dumping range cubes is a good way to attract catfish and concentrate them to a specific spot. (Photo by Matt Williams

Soured chicken scratch, maize or milo also make good to lure in schools of catfish. The grains will usually ferment in a few days when soaked in water in a sealed five-gallon bucket and placed in the sun.The chum will get riper with time. (Photo by Matt W

Larger chunks of fresh cut bait are ideal for drifting for heavyweight catfish over deeper water. (Photo by Matt Williams

REEL CATS

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

A lesson plan for whiskered fish on Texas lakes and rivers

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MEDICARE & LIMITED INCOME:

Wed, 12/03/2025 - 5:00am

Every day I get a call or two from folks who are suffering the double whammy: They don’t understand how Medicare and Medicaid work together, and they are living on amounts that would make most of us drop our jaws: $500 - $1500 a month. They are entitled to medical and financial support through these programs. There are actually three, the Extra Help program through Social Security is the third. It provides deep discounts on medications, waives penalties, and coinsurances and more.