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DA issues release to correct misconceptions

Zi’Ariel Robinson-Oliver, 9; A’Miyah Hughes, 8; and Te’Mari Robinson-Oliver, 5, three girls were reported missing at about 9:00 p.m. on July 29, 2022. On March 23, Cass County District Attorney Courtney Shelton issued a press release giving an update on the case. In the release, Shelton informed the public that it was a homicide case and that the girls were reported as missing by their cousin, Paris Propps, who was responsible for their care while their mother was working. The girls’ three siblings were located inside the home unharmed.

Area man wins NPFL fishing tournament after disqualification

Area man Ryan Satterfield won a $100.00 when first-place winning angler Barron Adams was disqualified from the event for failure to produce a valid Texas fishing license. Area lake Wright Patman, which sits on both Cass and Bowie counties was home to the National Professional Fishing League’s second stop of their 2023 league tournament.032 According to an article by Justin Brouillard on the NPFL website, Satterfield won the event with a three-day total of 50 pounds, 4-ounces.

Louis G. Holcomb

Louis G. Holcomb

Lewis (Louis) G. Holcomb, “born January 27, 1?83 in Surry County, North Carolina, died September 21, 1860, in Cass County, Texas married May 11, 1808 in Surry County North Carolina, Clarinda Johnson, born October 19, 1784, died June 28, 1841 in Cass County, Texas. Lewis G. Holcomb was the son of Lawrence and Priscilla Holcomb. His ancestors can be traced to one William Holcomb, who emigrated to Virginia on October 12, 1680.

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