News

New record high for Texas Civilian Labor Force after adding 47,300

According to the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas labor market achieved a new record high in October for the number of people in the civilian labor force.

Three-in-four Texans would ask partner’s parents for blessing before proposing.

Sixty-two percent believe that cohabitation before marriage is necessary for a successful relationship.

Readers’ Choice Best Food, Drink, Arts & Entertainment is back again this year and voting begins this week. So make sure you make your final picks.

My Side of Town

“Around 1:57 am, Saturday morning I was woken by rapid gunfire. I hear gunfire almost every other day in my community. I thought someone was shooting at a coon or a skunk.

Calvary Tabernacle announces they will host Operation Christmas Child

Calvary Tabernacle Queen City has announced that they will be a drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child.

Columns & Opinions

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Texas lawmakers last week filed more than 1,500 bills ahead of the next legislative session, which begins Jan. 14.

RE: Postmaster’s Report – Recommended Holiday Shipping and Mailing Dates

As the Postmaster for the city of Atlanta, TX, I want to assure you that the U.S. Postal Service is primed and ready to deliver exceptional service during the 2024 holiday rush.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

Mirabeau B. Lamar was a man of talent and imagination but also one with a complicated legacy.

Cass County Connect

Cass County Judge

How did we get here?

Before the presidential election, several pundits and pollsters had very different outlooks on how the Nov. 5 Primary Election would turn out. Only a few researchers gave even a close assessment.

GOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid

With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen.

Sports

AMS boys’ basketball teams down DeKalb

McLeod Junior High

On Nov. 11, McLeod’s junior high programs battled Hawkins on the hardwood.

BASKETBALL

Atlanta High School Nov. 21-23 – Bishop Gorman Tourney (VG) – TBA Nov. 25 – (JVB, VB) vs. McLeod – 12 p.m.

Nov. 25 – (JVG, VG) at McLeod – 12 p.m.

STRANGE ENCOUNTERS

One of the really cool things about fooling around with trail cameras is the anticipation. You just never know what might show up in front of a viewfinder from one day to the next.

BASKETBALL

Atlanta High School Nov. 15 – (JVB, VB) at Paris Chisum – 5 p.m.

Nov. 15 – (JVG, VG) at Pleasant Grove – 5 p.m. Nov. 16 – (JVG, VG) at Jefferson – 1 p.m.

Lifestyle

Atlanta Lions Club

Misty Golden spoke at the Atlanta Lions Club on Wednesday.

Linden Lions Club

Land man Randy Gunter spoke to the Linden Lions Club about fracking.

The Linden Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #576

The Linden Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #576 donated a check to the Child Protective Services of Cass County last week.

47 Years!!!

Thank you Cass County for the “winner “ award for best dance studio.

Let the Bells Toll

With one minute before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

Linden Lions Club

Linden Lions Club President Bill Thomas led our Lions through their monthly business meeting!

Obituaries

Margaret Elaine Lovelace-Burrow

November 24, 1948 - November 5, 2024

Barbara Lynn Wilhite Adams

August 1, 1962 - November 9, 2024

James Wayne Endsley

February 11, 1943 - November 10, 2024

Eara Louise Cole, 76, of Hughes Springs, passed away November 2, 2024. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

Edward Wayne Gaither

March 17, 1953 - October 16, 2024

Graveside services for Mae Don Dudley, 95, of Hughes Springs were Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.

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