News
Beaver’s Pond in Queen City was once the definition of the “good old days.” The pond no longer exists except in memory, but in its day, the pond had cool, clear, clean and spring-fed water.
By Neil Abeles
High winds earlier in the month of March caused officials to enforce burn bans across the state. Cass County was one of those as County Judge Travis Ransom signed off on the measure.
James Debaro from Nortex Tax, third from left, delivered a presentation on multiple tax topics to the Atlanta Lions Club last week.
The Cypress Valley A&M Club is accepting application for a scholarship for the 2025-26 school year. The club is composed of former Aggies who now reside in Cass and Marion counties.
Columns & Opinions
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.
Price Daniel was one of the few men in Texas History to serve in all three branches of state government – as governor, state legislator, and state Supreme Court justice.
In the last few weeks, we have looked more closely at “swoon theories” that attempt to explain what happened to Jesus of Nazareth after His crucifixion.
By Ty B. Kerley Dmin. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Gov. Jimmy Allred became governor of Texas in a desperate time for Texas. The Great Depression created many hardships for families and crippled state finances.
The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for inschool prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in
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.
Sports
The CCA Middle School track team traveled down the road to the Hughes Springs Colt Relays held at Mustang Stadium on Mar.
BASEBALL
Atlanta High School Apr. 4 – vs. Queen City (JV, V) – 4:30 p.m. Apr. 8 – at Hooks (JV, V) – 4:30 p.m.
The Atlanta Middle School boys’ track programs capped off a great season last week by adding two more district championships in track and field.
By Coach Matt Johnson
It’s always a tall order for a fishing guide when a customer shows up with a bold request aimed at topping their personal best.
By Matt Williams
Lifestyle
The Atlanta Lions Club program featured Jennifer Cunningham, Dean of the University of Arkansas Texarkana Campus.
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
March 29, 2025
Edsel Williams, age 98 3/4, passed from this life into eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Linda Campbell, 71, of Avinger, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born on October 27, 1953. Arrangements entrusted to Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Funeral services for Tatum Stambaugh, 17, of Hughes Springs, were 3 p.m. Friday, 3/21/2025, at South Union Baptist Church.
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