Columns & Opinions

Last week was the Atlanta Area Fall Job Fair, a joint effort between the Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cass County Citizens Journal-Sun. While the event was deemed successful by those in attendance, participating employers may still have some unfilled positions. This is where the Chamber’s new website might be useful!

American History is filled with stories of men and women who stepped in at the right time. U. S. Rep. Wright Patman was one such figure. He represented Texas in Congress through some of the most difficult times the nation had faced. Through his work in Congress, Patman left an indelible mark on East Texas and the nation.

A growing number of school districts, counties and cities have defied Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning mask mandates, as COVID-19 cases continue to spike due to the delta variant and a low rate of vaccination among Texans.