News
In a press release sent out on December 18 from Queen City ISD, it was reported that “on December 9, 2024, former employee David Gaskin allegedly used pepper spray on a student in violation of: (1)
I know that there has been some concern amongst the citizens regarding the sales tax reallocation everyone voted on about a year ago.
By James Brooks
The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce Tammy Davenport as the new Chamber president.
Publisher’s note: This article was taken from the Atlanta City Delopment Corporation Facebook page.
People in Texas take pride in who they are. From holding the door open for a stranger to lending a helping hand to a neighbor, being a Texan is a way of life.
Bowie County I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Eastbound traffic shifted, frontage road lane closure I-30 – From FM 989 to FM 3419, extension of frontage roads.
Columns & Opinions
Dr. Oliver was a pioneer physician of Texas. He was born 23 June 1839 in Butler County, Alabama.
By Frances Oliver Sikes
Venture out this holiday season and into any of our communities and you can’t help notice the festive decorations in our communities.
Linden’s new city manager faced some lions recently. Stephen Barnes, only three days on the job, didn’t seem frightened. In fact, he and the Linden Lions laughed and roared a lot.
By Neil Abeles
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.
Charles M. Schulz created a comic strip that captured the hearts of millions in the nearly 50 years that Peanuts ran in thousands of newspapers around the world.
House Speaker Dade Phelan withdrew last week from seeking another term leading that chamber. After three rounds of voting on Saturday, state Rep.
Sports
Texas Parks and Wildlife’s Toyota ShareLunker program archives are bustling with big bass records dating back nearly four decades.
By Matt Williams
Queen City releases All-District volleyball selections
BASKETBALL
Atlanta High School Dec. 12-14 – Mt. Pleasant Tourney (VB) – TBA Dec. 13 – vs. DeKalb (JVG, VG) – 5 p.m.
On Dec. 2, McLeod’s junior high basketball program laced up against the Big Sandy Wildcats.
By Tim Emmons
McLeod’s varsity girls team defeated rival Bloomburg 41-1 on Dec. 3.
By Tim Emmons
Lifestyle
Speaker Stephen Barnes, new Linden City Manager spoke at the Linden Lions Club Meeting Thursday.
2x2 District Lions Camp Director Peggy Walker was the speaker at the Atlanta Lions Club.
The Queen City Alumni Association meets the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at Amigo Juan’s. For more information contact Jean Cothren at 903-796-6108.
By Senior Citizens Center
People are looking for so much in this world today. People serve God for a long time, then they get older and think they don’t need God anymore.
By Sis. Leatha Augustus
Since we began our journey several months ago, it seems to me a good time to take stock of where we are.
By Ty B. Kerley Dmin. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Obituaries
Services for Andrew Easterling, 55, of Avinger were December 14, 2024, at Pruitt Lake Missionary Baptist Church.
Private services for Omar Daniel Zambrano Flores, 30, will be held under the care of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. Born April 10, 1994, he passed away November 30, 2024.
Graveside services for Randy Morgan, 71, of Longview, Texas, were Monday, December 9, 2024 at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
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