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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. The officer followed the vehicle to the Family Dollar parking lot in an attempt to make contact with the driver. As the vehicle parked, the officer...
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. The suspect had fled on foot before officers’ arrival but was...
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. The competition was held in Sussex County, New Jersey and was comprised of 87...
A&M-Texarkana signs DAP with L-K CISD

Texas A&M University-Texarkana and the Linden-Kildare Consolidated Independent School District recently signed a direct admissions pathway for students interested in attending the university. Under the new pathway graduating LKISD seniors who...
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. Need a hint? The answer has something to do with how and of what this...

News

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.

Silent Auction list grows for CPS kids

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.

By Sydni Goza

WHERE THERE’S A NEED THERE’S A LION

KELSEY KNOX is the Atlanta Lions Club Secretary. Her husband is Sam and her Step kids are Megan, 16 and Michael, 11. Kelsey is also the proud mom to three cats and a dog.

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.

By Ty B. Kerley Dmin. Candidate, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

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.

By Ken Bridges

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.

Sports

Bulldogs win on walk-off

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.