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Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but it can also be overw
Lexi Powell and Christopher “Pip” Jones were crowned Bloomburg’s 2025 Homecoming Queen and King last Friday night.
McLeod’s Brayden Bascombe and Riley Howell were crowned Homecoming King and Queen for 2025.
ATLANTA – The Texas Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the Atlanta District is the recipient of the 2024 Texas Bluebonnet Safety Award.
On Wednesday, a message was sent out to the parents at Atlanta ISD High School telling the parents that a “terroristic threat” was found on the campus.
On Thursday, January 30, one person was taken to a hospital after a wreck happened near Hughes Springs, involving two semi trucks and an SUV.
By Nicole Kimball And Michael S. Mccracken
Columns & Opinions
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported.
Quanah Parker became a respected leader of the Comanche Nation at the end of the Plains Indian Wars. He spent much of his life caught between two worlds.
He was called “Prince John,” but he was far from royalty. He was part of two losing wars but was popular among his troops. Gen.
Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
TEXARKANA, TX- The City of Texarkana, Texas Municipal Court will offer an Amnesty Program from February 3rd through April 17, 2025.
Sports
Linden-Kildare’s girls’ powerlifting program took part in the Maud Invitational on Jan. 30 and finished second overall out of 12 schools and 76 lifters participating.
By Tim Emmons
Eight Lady Rabbs, along with family and friends, celebrated Senior Night recently.
On Jan. 27, McLeod’s junior high school basketball programs took on and swept Harleton.
By Tim Emmons
On Jan. 16, our coverage schools sent their varsity cheer squads to the UIL Spirit State Championships in Ft. Worth. The ladies and their coaches had an incredible time.
By Tim Emmons
Lifestyle
Planning a wedding is an exciting journey, but it can also be overw
Art occurs unexpectedly sometimes. It may be a walk past Cass County’s law enforcement and justice center or inside its courthouse.
By Neil Abeles
Large reward for the return of our beloved cat. No questions asked upon his return to us.
The “Where Is It?” mystery for this week is a meaningful one and important. Many of you will know this soldier and the mystery answer. Others will appreciate the reminder.
By Neil Abeles
Recently, Arlistel Maxie of Atlanta was recognized for his participation in the food drive that combines efforts of the Lions Club, Brookshire’s Grocery Store and Mission Atlanta.
By Neil Abeles
Obituaries
James“Jimmy”Simmons
James “Jimmy” Simmons entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 80, surrounded by the love of his family.
Deccember 25, 2024
Peggy Wadsworth, formerly of Atlanta, passed away in McKinney, TX on December 25, 2024 after a battle with cancer. She was 84.
Services for Randy Black, 74, were January 29, 2025, at Reeder-Davis Chapel-Hughes Springs. Private burial followed at Hughes Springs Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home.
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