News
A Redwater man drowned Tuesday afternoon after attempting to retrieve his belongings from the water near the low water bridge, officials said.
n TxDOT campaign reinforces state laws to combat rising trend in pedestrian and cyclist deaths
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is welcoming a fresh face to its team.
Queen City ISD's JK Hilemcm Elementary Pre-K students in Miss Fincher's class enjoyed special guest readers during Read Across America Week!
Columns & Opinions
Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported.
(New Boston) - State Representative Gary VanDeaver (R-New Boston) was recently informed that there have been four cases of measles confirmed in Lamar County. Rep.
Hospitals watch as children fill the wards. The diagnosis, numbering in the hundreds, would be the same: the dreaded measles.
Critics say a House bill proposing $7.5 billion in new funding for public education doesn’t go far enough, The Dallas Morning News reported.
DMin. candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Is God Dead?
By B. Kerley
Dear Cousin Kathy, I am back and I will try to pick up where I left off in my last letter.
Sports
Atlanta’s varsity girls’ team won its third consecutive title at the conclusion of the Atlanta Lions Club/ Gordon Pynes/Runnin’ Rabbs Relay last Friday.
By Tim Emmons
Atlanta Baseball
On Mar. 11 the Rabbits topped rival Queen City 15-2. For the Rabbs, Peyton Harrison was on the hill and gave up three hits over six innings with five strikeouts.
By Tim Emmons
PAUL PEWITT HIGH SCHOOL RELAYS Linden-Kildare and McLeod track and field participants competed in the Sibley Brahma Relays on Mar. 7 at Paul Pewitt High School.
By Tim Emmons
Bloomburg High School Mar. 21 – vs. Union Hill – 4:30 p.m.
Linden-Kildare High School Mar. 21 – at Detroit – 4:30 p.m.
Mar. 25 – at Paul Pewitt – 6 p.m.
Lifestyle
Mark Epperson Chapter United States Daughters of 1812 recently welcomed new member Sue Snowden. She is holding her approved application and the society’s white carnation.
Queen City High School’s One Act Play, under the direction of Mrs. Duncan, advanced to the next round of competition after performing The Bisley Boy at Northeast Texas Community College in Mt.
The Cass County Genealogical Society will meet on Thursday, March 13th, 2025 for their monthly Membership Meeting At our March meeting our Guest Speaker will be C.C.G.S. Publisher Dr.
Track Coach Nick Miller was the guest speaker at the Atlanta Lions Club Thursday.
Obituaries
Funeral services for Nelda Faye Hall, 90, of Linden are 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 17, 2025, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.
Funeral services for Hershel Stroman, 71, of Avinger, were 1 p.m., Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.
Funeral services for Ms Ola (Roquemore) Lewis of Bivins, Texas were held Saturday, March 15th at St Paul Baptist Church in Bivins, Texas.
Graveside services for Steven Garth King, 69, of League City, are 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Caves Springs Cemetery, directed by Reeder-Davis Funeral Home-Linden.
Graveside services for Paul Anthony Reynaud, 77, of Hughes Springs are Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Woodlawn Memorial Park, directed by Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
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