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Thu
14
Jan

McLeod students learn dangers of "Fake Pot"

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McLeod students pictured with Emily are Payton Stover, Marty Whatley, Audrey Pena and Breanna Parker.

 

By Bobby Horn Jr.

news@casscountynow.com

 

On Jan. 11 middle school and high school students at McLeod ISD got an up-close look at the devastating effects of synthetic marijuana.

While there are those who claim it is fate Emily Bauer knows the truth. Bauer suffered multiple strokes and almost lost her life due to synthetic marijuana. Now she and her mother, Tonya, travel throughout Texas as well as the rest of the nation, telling students about the dangers of synthetic marijuana.

“They have been on national news networks including an interview with Katie Couric to help spread their message,” Kathy O'Kelley, McLeod ISD Counselor said. “When asked what advice she gives students about using synthetic marijuana or any drugs she said, ‘Don't do it.  It is not worth it.  Even if you use regular marijuana, someone can substitute synthetic marijuana without you knowing it’. 

Thu
14
Jan

Commissioners' Court changes meeting dates

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Cass County Judge Becky Wilbanks

 

By Bobby Horn Jr.

news@casscountynow.com

 

Commissioners’ Court watchers used to showing up on Monday mornings to watch the proceedings will find an empty courtroom when Jan. 25 rolls around.

The court, by unanimous vote Jan. 11, approved a measure which moves regular meetings of the court to the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, beginning Jan. 26.

County Judge Becky Wilbanks said that the court had met on Tuesdays in the past and that commissioners wanted a return to that schedule. She said that adding an extra day it allows the other county offices more time to prepare their reports for commissioners.

“The commissioners said that it worked for their schedules as well so we decided to change it,” she said.

Court will continue to meet in the Cass County Law Enforcement And Justice Center Building, in the second floor justice of the peace courtroom at 8:30 a.m.

Wed
06
Jan

Open carry begins Jan. 1

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By Bobby Horn Jr.

news@casscountysun.com

 

CASS COUNTY—Beginning Jan. 1, people may start seeing something that has not been seen in Texas in 144 years, citizens carrying handguns in the open.

HB 910, which the 84th Legislature passed in 2015, allows those who already have a concealed handgun permit to carry a handgun in a belt or shoulder holster.

Like those who have concealed handgun permits, open carry is not allowed on school property, in courthouses or buildings with courthouses in them, on federal property (including post offices), polling locations and businesses that derive 51 percent of their income from alcohol sales (such as bars).

Tue
05
Jan

Gas leak at L-K High

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The Linden-Kildare CISD released the following statement Jan. 5.

"Due to a gas leak at the high school, the building has been evacuated. Students who made contact with a parent or guardian have been dismissed. The remaining students have been moved to the ag building for safety. Buses will run at 3:30 as usual. Basketball games have been moved to Daingerfield. All game start times are the same."

Fri
18
Dec

Atlanta father, son killed in north Caddo accident

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From staff reports

Three people died in a fatality crash in north Caddo Parish Saturday night, including a father and son from Atlanta. 
The victims have been identified.
 

Read more in our e-edition:

http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine108130/Full/index.aspx?id=108130

Fri
18
Dec

Shark Tank comes to Bloomburg HS

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By Tim Emmons
 
From the headline you’d think that maybe Mark Cuban and company are coming to Bloomburg High School, but in fact Brett Parker, CEO of Sleeping Baby and inventor of the Zipadee-Zip featured on the hit show Shark Tank, will be visiting the BHS business students to hear a product pitch from a student group, talk about his experience on Shark Tank, and give them lessons on success and what it takes to make it in business.  
 

Read more in our e-edition:

http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine107897/Full/index.aspx?id=107897

Fri
18
Dec

River authority undergoes Sunset review

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
 
The state’s Sunset Advisory Commission is asking for the public’s input as they spend the next six months looking into the Sulphur River Basin Authority’s (SRBA) policies and procedures.
“The mission and performance of the Suplur River Bais Authority are under review by the Legislature as required under the Texas Sunset Act,” said Sarah Kirkle, review director with the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission.
 

Read more in our e-edition:

http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine107897/Full/index.aspx?id=107897

Fri
18
Dec

Fant named state association’s Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year

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From Staff Reports
 

More than 400 tax assessor-collectors and tax office personnel from across the state of Texas met in San Marcus this week of Nov. 16 to attend the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension V.G. Young Institute of County Government educational conference. A highlight of the conference was the Tax Assessor-Collectors Association presentation of the Tax Assessor-Collector of the Year Award. Read more in our e-edition:

http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine107820/Full/index.aspx?id=107820

Fri
18
Dec

4-H Wildlife Team advances to State

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Cass County’s 4-H Wildlife and Recreation Management Team qualified two teams to advance to Regional Wildlife Contest held at Stephen F. Austin State University earlier this month. Read more in our e-edition:

http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine107820/Full/index.aspx?id=107820

Fri
18
Dec

Blood Drive planned Dec. 22

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A Life Share Blood Drive will be held on Dec. 22 on the square in Linden from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.  Contact 903-792-0638 if there are any questions.

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