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By Randy Grider
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From Staff Reports

By Bobby Horn Jr.
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By Randy Grider
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From Staff Reports
LINDEN-- Each quarter the Linden-Kildare CISD selects an individual who, through his or her efforts, has shown sup¬port for the community of Linden-Kildare and L-K CISD.
The district is honored and proud to announce the latest recipient, Jerry Berry Plumbing and Mike Berry. Jerry Berry Plumbing has been a tremendous supporter of the community through engagement in various civic and school events and functions.
Mike is a second generation owner of Jerry Berry Plumbing and Electric Inc. He is a 1988 graduate of Linden-Kildare High School. He graduated from Texarkana College in 1989. He is the son of Jerry and Mary Lou Berry. His wife, Amanda, is also an L-K grad. They have one son, Bud and one grandson Case-who Mike says is a future L-K grad. Mike currently serves on the City Council.

LINDEN-- The 19th Annual Big Bird Crawfish Boil, which benefits St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, is May 21, just south of Linden.
This year’s event will honor Layken Boyd and Kenzington Carpenter.
Big Bird organizer Pam Cornett Whatley said they hope to clear $10,000 to donate to the research hospital.
Plaques for each honoree will be placed on the walls of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in celebration of their lives.
To date, the Big Bird Committee has celebrated the lives of 38 loved ones by honoring them on the Celebration of Life Wall at St Jude’s in Memphis, Tenn.
The annual event begins with an auction at 11 a.m. with items donated by individuals and local merchants from all over the Ark-La-Tex.
One of the feature items of the auction is a memory quilt. This year’s quilt was handcrafted by Wanda Davis and Ruth Dilliard, both of Florida.

By Bobby Horn Jr.
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LINDEN—An effort to move forward with the city’s Texas Main Street application stalled last week, when a disagreement over funding arose.
The City Council had scheduled a vote May 9 on a resolution, application and budget that would be submitted to the Texas Historical Commission.
Prior to the vote, Alderman Ruth Halleck stepped away from the council table and spoke as a citizen. She said that the city would benefit from participation in the Main Street program and encouraged citizen participation in the program.
According to Resolution 03-16, which was placed before council, the city would agree to “commit to a $50,000 annual budget including both salary and initial budget for a new Main Street Manager.” In presenting the resolution, City Administration Bob Swisher explained the need for the budget. “We need $50,000 to get in the game.” According

From Staff Reports
BOWIE COUNTY-- Travelers on U.S. 59 heading toward Texarkana this weekend may notice a small delay.
The Texas Department of Transportation will have crews repairing traffic signals at South Lake Drive (US 59) at I-369/Loop 151 Frontage Roads
A wreck early May 13 knocked down a signal light at South Lake Drive and the southbound frontage road of I-369/Loop 151. The signal lights at both frontage roads intersections are flashing red, creating an all-way stop for vehicles.
Due to the extent of the damages and types of repairs needed, the signals will likely remain in the flashing mode until repairs can be completed. This could be one to two weeks. Motorists using these intersections are urged to use caution as drivers become use to the temporary traffic control conditions.
Anyone having any questions about the repair work can call the Texas Department of Transportation Texarkana area office at 903-838-8574 for more information.

By Angela Guillory
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CASS COUNTY—Union Chapel United Methodist Church will celebrate its founding more than 150 years ago with its annual Homecoming Celebration.
The Homecoming celebration will be held on May 15, with the service starting at 11 a.m.
The service will feature guest music from Linda Dawson and Bobby Teague.
The Rev. Bobby Horn, pastor of the church, will bring the message.
A luncheon will follow the service in the Fellowship Hall.
“I am so excited to be part of this year’s Homecoming celebration,” Horn said. “This church has been an important part of this community and the families who have lived here for generations. We look forward to having family members and friends return for this time of praise, worship and fellowship.”