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20
Apr

L-K students participate in County Government Day

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20
Apr

CenterPoint to raise rates in Linden

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20
Apr

Wildflower Trails Festival returns

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Mon
18
Apr

BLAST balloon launch at AMS

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By Bobby Horn Jr.

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It is one thing to read about math and science in books but to experience it, in person, takes the learning to a new level.

That is what Atlanta Middle School students experienced April 14 when they witnessed the launch of a high-altitude weather balloon.

The balloon was part of a hands-on exercise conducted by students in the BLAST program.

For the past seven weeks Jerry Goodson, an amateur radio instructor, has been teaching students about ham or amateur radio. Through the radio curriculum four of the students will soon be able to take their Technician exam to become licensed amateur radio operators.

Amanda Bickham, BLAST coordinator, said that ½ of the curriculum dealt with hands-on activities with the other half dealing with preparation for the written test. For four days a week the students have been preparing for the day’s experiment.

Wed
13
Apr

Reception to welcome new L-K AD

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From Staff Reports

LINDEN—Linden-Kildare CISD will hold a reception to welcome new Athletic Dirtector Derek Simmons on April 18. The reception will be held at the high school cafeteria from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come meet the new AD and head football coach.

Wed
13
Apr

Harris wins GC Steer honors

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 By Bobby Horn Jr.

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ATLANTA—In an ex­tremely competitive field of FFA and 4-H members Kinley Harris, of the Linden-Kildare FFA, was awarded Grand Champion at this year’s Cass County Cat­tleman’s Association Spring Show and Sale.

The show and sale was held April 2 at the Cass County Exposition Building in Atlanta.

Taking the Reserve Champion honor was Hunter Lance of the McLeod FFA. Lance also won the Glenn Traylor Award for the highest placing county-bred steer. Rounding out the top three was Joshua Whatley, from the Hope 4-H Club.

Wed
13
Apr

CC Championship Rodeo April 22 and 23

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 LINDEN—It is nearly rodeo time in Cass County again.

The 16th Annual Cass County Championship Ro­deo will be held April 22 and 23. The rodeo will be held at the fairgrounds on Hwy. 8 North near F.M. 1399. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children five years and younger.

The excitement begins nightly at 7:30 p.m. with the Mutton Bustin’ competition. Signups are in-person the night of the event. Registration is $10.

The rodeo begins at 8 p.m. and will feature bare­back riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping, breakaway roping, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing.

One of the most popular events of the night is the Critter Scramble. Children, ages 10 and un­der, are placed in the rodeo arena with goals, rab­bits, chickens, ducks, guineas and pigs. What they catch, they get to keep (if the parents approve). There is no charge for the critter scramble.

Wed
13
Apr

L-K's FFA holds annual plant sale

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 By Bobby Horn Jr.

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LINDEN—The Lin­den-Kildare High Ag de­partment is making spring planting a little easier for area residents by providing starter plants through their annual plant sale.

Mariah McPherson, an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, said the plants went on sale April 1 and will con­tinue to be sold through the end of May or until they are all sold out. Plants are avail­able at the C.J. Hagler-Squire Cole, Jr. Agricultural Sci­ence Building during school hours.

This year’s offerings in­clude a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetables.

Thu
07
Apr

Applicants sought for low-income housing program

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
 
LINDEN-- The City of Linden is seeking homeowners who could benefit from a state program that replaces homes for low-income families in need.
Applications are now being accepted for the The HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
“The purpose of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low-income households,” said Kathy Boyles, with the City of Linden. “The program provides funds to demolish substandard housing and build a new home on the same site.” 
Boyles said that in order to qualify for the program  homeowners must live in a substandard home, reside within the city limits of Linden, own their own home, be current on their property taxes, have no liens or encumbrances on their property, and have an income at or below 60 percent of the area median income. 
Thu
07
Apr

Linden court wins third straight safety award

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
 
LINDEN—Can you say “Three-Peat!”
For the third year in a row the Linden Municipal Court, under the direction of Judge Barbara McMillon, has won a Municipal Traffic Safety Initiative Award.
Linden was one of seven cities with a population less than 30,000, to be recognized statewide this year. McMillon said that she was especially proud of the award in that Linden was competing against cities with much larger populations.
According to the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the safety award is designed to recognize municipal courts that have demonstrated outstanding contributions  to traffic safety and eliminating impaired driving in their respective  communities. 

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