A headstone will be placed this weekend on the grave of a Confederate soldier who fought in some of the most famous battles of the Civil War, and members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans hope they can locate some of the man’s relatives still living in this area.
Cass County commissioners okayed two change orders regarding payments to the architect of the historic courthouse renovation project.
Precinct 3 Commissioner Paul Cothren explained the county pays ArchiTexas for its services but the money is reimbursed by the Texas Historical Commission. In this case, the money will be charged off to RBR Construction because of the delay to completion of the work at the courthouse.
State funding is in jeopardy for two school districts after property value study results were released Jan. 31 by the state comptroller’s office. Two other school districts’ values were found to be invalid but state funding will remain intact for 2013-2014.
Linden-Kildare school trustees signed a resolution against vouchers, taxpayer savings grants, tax credits and other mechanisms during their meeting Jan. 11, which they say would reduce Public Education Funding distributed to existing districts.
Linden city council called for a special election for "the legal sale of alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages" during their regular meeting on Feb. 11 at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizens Center.
An election was ordered for Saturday, May 11, at the Cass County Voting Building, 227 E. Rush St. The polling place will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on that day.
Linden city council members finally approved the purchase of a much needed dump truck during their regular meeting on Feb. 11 at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizens Center.
