Clovis, Louise and Barbara Ann Martin not quite two years old left Goldthwaite, Texas, where Clovis was a butcher in the Piggly Wiggly Store moving to Atlanta, Texas in January 1937.
Target, Walmart and other national retailers are selling local hero Bessie Coleman Mattel Barbie Doll as part of their black history displays. As many in our community know, February is Black History Month. As a commemoration, local contributor Raydeen Edwards will be featuring individuals who continue to make an impact on the black community as well as those like Coleman who have their roots in Cass County. This set of stories in 2024 will focus on entrepreneurs and educators.
The entry is one of 13 winners in the “I Love My County Because” student art competition. In an effort to bolster civic education and educate communities on the role of county government, the National Association of Counties (NACo) conducted an “I Love My County Because…” Student Art Contest.
Every two years the University Interscholastic League (UIL) realignment process can be an exciting time for fans, players and coaches or it can be a total nightmare travel-wise.
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