Cass county was created April 25, 1846, by the first Texas legislature in session after Texas was annexed to the United States The county was named in honor of Lewis Cass, nationally famous military general and statesman, who strongly advocated the annexation of Texas He was U.S. senator from Michigan when Texas became twenty-eighth state of the Union.
Early voting begins Monday in the upcoming primary elections. According to the PEW Research Center, the last three general elections were among the highest in history.
Zaliyah Mitchell is the 17-year-old daughter of Edward Mitchell Jr. and Brittay Surratt. Her grandparents are Leila Surratt, Cynthia Mitchell, Alford Montgomery, and Edward Mitchell Sr.
Alexis Armstrong is the 17-year-old daughter of Tialida Armstrong and La’Rodrick Linwood. Her grandparents are Yuwanda Linwood and Charlene Armstrong. After high school she plans to go into the Air Force, obtain a Ultrasound Technician certification and then start a career.
Jon George is the 17-year-old son of Courtney and William George. His grandparents are Debbie Peters, Joyce Crouch, and Trigger Crouch. After High school Jon plans to attend Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College for lineman school.
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