Genealogical society meets Sept. 8
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00am
Our guest speaker on Tuesday, September 8, will be Bill O’Neal, well-known speaker, writer, and history professor.
News
ATLANTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00am
This is a story about a small town. The town had a lot of things that made it unique, but it was located just off the beaten path for interstate traffic, and the town was struggling.
COVID-19 Update
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00am
As of Friday, Aug. 28, the Bowie County Emergency Operations Center reports a total of 970 positive COVID-19 cases, with 473 recoveries and 69 deaths. There are currently 428 active cases being traced in Bowie County.
TRAX ends Greyhound service
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00am
In a meeting held at the Atlanta City Hall on Aug. 26, TRAX Transportation announced the end of the Greyhound “Connect” Service, which provided twice daily routes from Atlanta to the Greyhound Bus Station in Texarkana.
No Cullen Baker Fair in 2020
Wed, 09/02/2020 - 5:00am
This year, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Cullen Baker Country Fair will not be held. Those who organize the festival that celebrates the end of a notorious desperado who terrorized parts of Texas and Arkansas say they plan to hold it next year and hope to have even more vendors and live music. Melissa Herrington, the Fair Coordinator, says that they also plan to add some exciting new things and bring back a few old favorites. While the Fair will not be able to donate its proceeds to the local fire department as they now are funded by the state, they instead plan to use those funds for upgrades throughout the community. The end of a legendary desperado whose deeds where nefarious at best and raising money for a beautiful cause in celebration of that end is admirable.