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WHERE IS IT?

This week’s Where Is It? game features one of the real mysteries of Cass County. Do you know where and what this rock pillar is all about? It is functioning like a fence post.

STATE BOUND

STATE BOUND

Suspect ‘trashes’ bag of evidence

On April 7, 2025, while on patrol, a Linden Police officer observed a vehicle with a headlight out.

At 8 a.m. on Friday, Apr. 25, KALT will host its Radio Auction at the American Legion Building located at 307 N. Louise Street in Atlanta.

Burglary,intent leads to arrest

On April 7, 2025, an incident that occurred at the Thomas Street Apartments led to the arrest of Jacorey Birmingham, a resident of Linden. Officers arrived promptly and secured the area.

Tibetan Spaniel ‘Speaker’takes top prize

On Thursday, April 10, local resident of Bivins, Barbara Eymard, took home the prize for Best of Breed with her Tibetan Spaniel, Speaker, at the Tibetan Spaniel National.

Columns & Opinions

Cass County Connect

Avoid Identity Theft During Tax Season

House passes school voucher bill

The Texas House on Thursday passed Gov. Greg Abbott’s school voucher bill after a years-long campaign by the governor and his allies, the Austin American- Statesman reported. Lt.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

Every so often, news reports emerge of court cases that hinge upon the meaning of a word, or a spelling error, or even the correct placement of punctuation.

Michael cries foul!

Before we investigate the historical resurrection claim that Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, something more must be said about the Gospels here.

Paxton, Cornyn gear up for primary battle

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton made it official last week, announcing he will challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in next March’s Republican primary.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

Chester Nimitz was a Texan ready to serve his country in its darkest days. Through clever planning and fearless determination, Nimitz led naval forces in the Pacific to victory in World War II.

Sports

Queen City edged New Boston 5-4 in district play on Apr. 8, after Gunner Loftin hit a sac bunt to the pitcher’s mound scoring Brayden Wiley from third.

Track Regional Qualifiers

Local track athletes were on full display at Area competitions across east Texas last week.

On Apr. 8, Linden-Kildare beat Harts Bluff 14-10.

Lady Rabbs edge QC,beat L-E

Atlanta beat rival Queen City 5-4 on Apr. 8. The Lady Rabbs scored a run in the sixth to seal the victory.

Atlanta currently sits in second place in the District 14-3A race with just two games left.

Lifestyle

These sweet ladies

These sweet ladies

The Cass County Genealogical Society Membership Meeting will be Thursday, April 10th, 2025.

Atlanta Lions Club

The Atlanta Lions Club was pleased to have a strong turnout for Lion Travis Ransom’s engaging discussion on the Texas Legislature and Texas Government.

Last week, we looked in detail at the scientific implausibility of group hallucinations.

Pastor’s 12th anniversary

Atlanta Lions Club

The Atlanta Lions Club program featured Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of the University of Arkansas Texarkana Campus.

Obituaries

Charles “Charley” Harrist

March 6, 1950 - April 13, 2025

Graveside services for Mary Jane Washington, 93, of Linden, were Friday, April 18, 205 at New Colony Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

Graveside services for Gary LaVaughn Walker, 72, of Ore City, will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Ore City Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home-Ore City.

James Edward Huston

October 19, 1929 - April 6, 2025

Funeral services for Ray Gilmore, 88, of Hughes Springs, were 2pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at Reeder-Davis Chapel.

Leslie J. Whitley

March 12, 1939 - April 11, 2025

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