Lifestyle

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

By Randy Grider
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By Tim Emmons
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Walden-Wilbanks
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Walden of Texarkana, Ark., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alicia Walden, to David Wilbanks, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Wommack of Atlanta and Mr. Michael Wilbanks of Columbus, Ga.
The future bride is a 2012 graduate of Trinity Christian School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in English with a certificate to teach from Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
After graduating from Atlanta High School in 2012, the prospective groom attended Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Presently, he is attending The Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Academy in Austin. Upon graduation in August, he will be assigned to Monahans, where he will perform his duties as a Department of Public Safety Trooper.
The nuptials are planned for September of 2016.

By Tim Emmons
temmons@casscountynow.com

By Randy Grider
and Lee Ellen Benjamin

Today is the first day of summer, and hot weather has already arrived. In Texas, cooling and heating accounts for as much as 40 percent of annual home energy expenses. Take Care of Texas offers the following easy ways to keep your home cooler, helping you to save money and keep our air clean.

Milton Bryant, 40, lives in Atlanta but was born and raised in Domino. He graduated from Queen City High School in 1995 and has worked for QC ISD for the past 20 years. He is married to Schemica Bryant, and has two children: Mar’Kavion and Monehsa who both attend Atlanta High School.

Rachel McCoart, 28, is a native of Atlanta. She graduated from Atlanta High School in 2006. She works as a hair stylist at The Cutting Company in Atlanta.

By RACHEL WOODS
news@casscountynow.com

The First United Methodist Church Day School raised funds for St. Jude’s for the 19th consecutive year.
On April 15, students of the school raced their tricycles and bicycles for St. Jude’s after raising a grand total of $7,357. Money from this fundraiser goes towards helping children being treated for life-threatening diseases at St. Jude’s.
“The support of our Day School families will pay for seven days of chemotherapy for an infant at St. Jude,” FUMC Day School Director Kim Prewitt said. “We are humbled at the goodness of our Lord and the giving spirits of our families.”