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Pasqualita Burleson, the daughter of Winneolia Burleson and the granddaughter of the late Waymon Burleson and Mae Lois Burleson (Atlanta Independent School District Coach/Principal, and Teacher/Librarian) graduated from Stephen F. Austin University, Nacogdoches, Texas, on December 14, 2024, with high honors. Pasqualita graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health. She is a 2019 graduate of Atlanta High School. Pasqualita expresses gratitude and appreciation to her family, teachers, Fine Arts Club, and the entire Atlanta Community for all the love and support shown to her over the years.

- In the July 3 newspaper, it was announced that Liger Interests opened its Atlanta office for lithium exploration: In their press release, the company announced, that Liger Interests (“Liger”), a leading lithium exploration company in the area has announced that it will open a field office in downtown Atlanta, Texas, located at 116 N. East Street. The office will serve as the headquarters for the company’s operations in the region and will help facilitate its commitment to forming personal partnerships with landowners. Mayor James Brooks is one of the partners.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX-01) released the following statement after being sworn in by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) for his second term representing the First Congressional District of Texas in the United States House of Representatives. “It was an honor to be sworn in today for a second term serving the great people of the First District of Texas. As we kick off the 119th Congress, I stand ready to work with President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and House Republicans to advance Trump’s America First Agenda, secure our border, unleash American energy once again, and lower taxes for taxpayers, families, and small businesses. May God bless our efforts, and may God bless our great country. Let’s get to work.”