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Wed
20
Aug

City seeks state grant to improve McNoble Harper Park

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By Bobby Horn Jr.
Special to the Journal
 
The City of Atlanta will seek $75,000 in state funds to refurbish and expand the use of the McNoble Harper Park. The park, located on the northeast side of the city, is bordered by Polk, Melrose and Hodge Streets.
The grant is part of a program created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help cities improve their parks. 
City Manager David Cockrell said the city will apply for the $75,000 grant which will be paid over a three-year period. The grant is a 50-50 match fund, where the city has to agree to match the state funds.
If approved for the state funds, the plan calls for construction of a sand volleyball court, a walking trail and purchase of park equipment. Cockrell anticipates construction of the project would be between nine months and a year.
Wed
20
Aug

Linden has decrease in monthly sales tax revenue

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By Angela Guillory
 
Linden’s sales tax revenue for August was down 9 percent but payments for the year are still up 8 percent according to a report from the Texas Comptroller and the Linden Economic Development Corporation.
Net payment in August for sales taxes revenue was $33,549.57 compared to payments in 2013 of $37,122.85, a decrease of 9.62 percent for the month.
Total payments to date in 2014 are $236,203.08 compared to payments in 2013 of $217,101.17. The only other city to report a decrease in revenue for August was Douglasville. It was down 17.03 percent for the month and down 11.24 for the year.
The rest of the cities within the county saw an increase in revenue. They were Atlanta, Avinger, Bloomburg, Domino, Hughes Springs and Queen City.
Wed
20
Aug

LEDC sent back to drawing board on debated budget

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By Angela Guillory
 
 There was a heated discussion between aldermen on Aug. 11 during the Linden City Council meeting about the Linden Economic Development’s proposed budget. Alderman Sue Lazara accused the LEDC of presenting an unbalanced budget. 
The moment Mayor Clarence Burns announced the next item on the agenda was to take action on  LEDC’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2014-2015, Lazara said she would like to make a motion.
“I would like to make a motion right off the top that we require all city agencies to present a balanced budget, not a surplus spending budget. That is what we have here by $57,000,” Lazara stated.
Unsure of what the motion was, Burns and the remaining council asked Lazara to restate her motion. 
Fri
08
Aug

TWDB hearing

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TWDB hearing a ‘ray of hope’ for Region D

By Robin Aaron
 
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has ordered Region C to submit more complete data as was required by law before a final decision is made on whether the Marvin Nichols Reservoir should be an option for future water planning. If they do not respond by the November 3 deadline Marvin Nichols could be stricken from the Region C water plan.
Those involved closely with the issue say even having the reservoir taken out of the state’s future plans completely may not be the end of the story.

 

Thu
17
Jul

Local honey a family affair for Kennedy’s

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By Marti Alexander
malexander@casscountynow.com

When combining work and family, nothing can be sweeter, especially when the product of their efforts is honey.
David Kennedy, along with father-in-law Charles Wilcox and son Kason Kennedy, work together in raising honeybees and selling honey.
However, it was not an endeavor they jumped into.
“I did a lot of research a year before we started,” David Kennedy said.
In 2012, Kennedy began researching and reading about honeybees and how to raise them and then, in 2013, he got his first five hives.
Wilcox said he continues to learn about the bees.
“We now have 15 hives of Italian bees and four hives of Russian,” Kennedy said.

Thu
17
Jul

Sales tax holiday is Aug. 8-10

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AUSTIN - Texas Comptroller Susan Combs reminds shoppers they can save money on certain items priced under $100 during the state’s annual sales tax holiday. This year, the sales tax holiday is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8 -10.
The law exempts most clothing, footwear, school supplies and backpacks priced under $100 from sales tax, which could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend during the weekend.

 

Thu
17
Jul

Investigation ongoing in June 27 shooting deaths

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By Marlene J. Bohr
Mbohr@steelcountrybee.com

Investigation is ongoing in the double shooting that occurred in Cass County on June 27 on County Road 2747 near Marietta in the western part of Cass County, according to Cass County Sgt. Terry Russell.
“We are still waiting on forensic evidence,” Sgt. Russell said.
Damon Robison, 32, along with a 12-year-old, were found deceased.
A 9-1-1 call was taken by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 10:42 on June 27, from a 13-year-old. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Morris County Sheriff’s deputies, Cass County Sheriff’s deputies and Hughes Springs Police officers responded.

 

Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine58130/Full/index.aspx?id=58130

Wed
16
Jul

Best remains active at 90

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Family and friends gathered in recently to help Julia Best of Bivins to celebrate another decade. Best born on May 30, 1924, recently turned 90.
Best hasn’t spent those years sitting at home twitling her thumbs instead she has stayed active and involved in her community.
Best was a charter member of Linden Hospital Auxiliary. She volunteered in the gift shop, helped deliver ice and treats to patients and always assisted at the bake sales and bazaars the auxiliary held each year before Thanksgiving. She also worked at fundraising to establish scholarships for nursing students. In total, she worked for more than 30 years at the Auxiliary and volunteered more than 3,000 hours.
 

 

For more on this story, view our e-edition at http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine58449/Full/index.aspx?id=58449

Tue
08
Jul

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System receives 2014 Texas Award for Performance Excellence

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Health System was one of three organizations to be recognized with the 2014 Texas Award for Performance Excellence. Each year, the Quality Texas Foundation recognizes organizations that serve as a role model for demonstrating exceptional performance in all areas of organizational management – leadership, strategic planning, customer focus, measurement, analysis and knowledge management, workforce focus, operations focus and results. CHRISTUS St. Michael received the award during the annual Texas Quest for Excellence Conference held June 23-24 in Addison, Texas.

Tue
08
Jul

Local officers say farewell to one of their own

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A 30-year career in law enforcement came to an abrupt end Tuesday night when Mark West, the lead investigator with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, died at a local hospital at the age of 58.
West worked many years with the Atlanta Police Department as sergeant of the APD Criminal Investigation Department, before joining CCSO in late 2009.
Those who worked with West say he was dedicated to his job and was also a good friend.
“Mark was a good man,” said T.J. Hawley, APD investigator. “He was highly dedicated to his profession. He was a great teacher and taught me what it means to be a good investigator.”
Hawley said, “He will be missed, and I am proud to call him a friend and mentor.”
APD Sgt. Allen Williams said West was the “best investigator” and friend anyone could have.
 

 

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