Leaning Into the Cass County Vision
In keeping with Cass County’s commitment to innovation, transparency, and accessibility, Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Judge Kim Cullins is pleased to share the strong success of the new online payment system launched in January. The response from Cass County residents—as well as Texans statewide and visitors from beyond our borders—has been overwhelmingly positive.
The ability to make payments 24/7 has proven to be one of the system’s greatest benefits, giving individuals the flexibility to resolve citations on their own schedule. One peace officer noted that an online payment option is among the most common requests heard during the citation process. Payment plans remain available by calling the court at 903-796-3891.
From January through November, the court has seen an 18% increase in collections compared to the same period in 2024. As of last week, 241 online transactions have been completed, totaling $70,873.15. These efficiencies save both time and money for Cass County taxpayers.
Judge Cullins and her staff remain dedicated to improving service and increasing convenience for the public. The early success of the online payment system is a clear sign that these efforts are making a difference. Several other Justice of the Peace offices have now begun accepting online payments as well.
If you’ve received a citation in a justice court, you can make your payment online by clicking the link below or scanning the QR code in this newsletter: www.govrec.com/home/casscountycotx You can also visit www.co.cass.tx.us and navigate to County Offices → Precinct 3 → Justice of the Peace
CASS COUNTY PIONEER PROFILE
Jasper D. Newton
This week’s Cass County Pioneer comes from Texas politics. Jasper Dorsey Newton was born July 30, 1868, in Georgia. He came to Texas as a young man with his wife, Annie, and operated a farm in the Bloomburg, Texas area for nearly thirty-three years before Newton entered the Texas political realm. Citizens elected Newton to represent Texas House District Two in the State Legislature, which encompassed Cass County. Representative Newton served in the 36th Legislature from 1919 until 1921. While representing Cass County, Newton was on several committees, including Agriculture, Transportation, Penitentiaries, Revenue and Taxation, Investigation of Confederate Men’s Homes, and Eleemosynary and Reformatory Institutions. His significant legislative achievement was the passing of House Bill 502 which allowed for the removal and disposal of the Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana Railway Company railroad line between Atlanta and Bloomburg. A section which had previously been used for what locals called, “the dummy train” because it had no whistle and thus, could not speak. The railway had fallen into disrepair and legislation was needed to allow for its removal. (Link below) Jasper Newton died July 28, 1935 at age 67 and is buried at Salem Cemetery in Linden, Texas.
Cass County Pioneer Profile by: Misty Golden
Texas A&M-Texarkana Graduate Student
Jobs in and around Cass County
Dispatcher - receives calls from the public for assistance; communicates to direct appropriate services from first responders; relays instructions or questions to/from remote units. Records and logs calls received, checks and maintains current information on computer.
Blade Operator - Effectively operate various sizes and models of self propelled motor graders to spread and level dirt, gravel, stone, and other road materials to rough and fine grade specifications in construction and maintenance of county roads.
Deed Clerk - Appraisal District - responsible for downloading deed and probate records weekly from the County Clerk’s site and updating database on CAD server with backup; Data collection, data entry and correspond with taxpayers regarding questions they may have regarding their property. This individual performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Appraiser.
Exemption/ARB Clerk - Appraisal District - responsible for applying exemptions and special use appraisals, processing appraisal review board (ARB); daily adminis- trative duties, data entry, filing, answering telephone, assisting property owners. Data collection, data entry and correspond with taxpayers regarding questions they may have regarding exemptions. This individual performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Appraiser.
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Community Health-Core-Atlanta: serves as a clinical member of Crisis Stabilization Unit treatment team. The LVN is responsible for using the nursing process to meet the needs of clients according to the professional standards of nursing care.
Mental Health Specialist - Community HealthCore - Atlanta; provide services to designated clients on the Crisis Residential and Extended Observation Units; assist in the admission process including performing inventory on client property and orienting clients to the unit, assist clients in performance of their activities of daily living, monitor client behavior in the facility, obtain client vital signs, assist with meals, assist with linen service and complete related documentation.
Registered Nurse - Community HealthCore-Atlanta: Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and the RCSU RN Nurse Manager is responsible for utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of patients in the Rapid Crisis Stabilization Unit (RCSU) (involuntary extended observation unit and voluntary crisis residential unit) according to the professional standards of nursing care.
Special Jobs Coordinator - TxDOT Atlanta - Assists in coordination and scheduling of equipment, materials and personnel for special transportation jobs and activities. Leads the work of specialized maintenance and/or technical workers. Work requires responding to emergency notification on an as needed basis. Work requires extensive contact with private entities. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Atlanta ISD - Maintenance Foreman - Responsible for on-site leadership of maintenance and repair services for assigned district facilities or specific trades area. Assist director of maintenance to maintain the physical school plant in a condition of operating excellence so it may be fully used at all times.
Atlanta Fire Department - Firefighter/EMT positions: Paramedic Preferred. If applicant is EMT, applicant must obtain paramedic certification within two years from date of hire. If applicant is paramedic only, applicant will be sent to the fire academy.
Cass County Property Fraud Alert Program Cass County Property Fraud Alert Program notifies landowners of actions filed that impact their property title at the County Clerk’s Office. Click the button to sign up. It’s free!
Reach out to my office — P.O. Box 825 Linden, TX 75563 Phone: 903-756-5181, Ext. 0 Fax: 903-756-5732