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From staff reports

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

Linden-Kildare High School received funding from Collins Academy and the Today Foundation totaling nearly $1,500 for a proposal submitted by Mariah McPherson, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Linden-Kildare High School.  
Grant funding will be used by McPherson to purchase supplies and materials necessary for the school greenhouse to become the Linden-Kildare Native Plant Center.  
“The goal of the project is for McPherson’s Wildlife Management and Horticulture students to provide public and private landowners with a source for native plants,” stated Gary Endsley, Director of Collins Academy.  
“Side benefits include education of students and the community on native flora and fauna, improved habitat for pollinators including the Monarch Butterfly, and increased awareness of environmental issues in our region,” he added.  

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

Rose Miller received the Heart of the Lion award from Linden Lions Club President Bob Swisher at the pancake supper fundraiser. 
Miller has organized the Easter egg hunt at Linden City Park for several years. She is also head of the womens auxiliary at the Linden VFW. 
She assists with the VFW floats for parades and the scholarship awards program. Her husband is Commander of the Linden VFW, Paul Miller. 

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

Early voting for Linden City Council positions and the mayor’s position will begin April 24 at the Cass County Voting Building, 227 E. Rush. 
Early voting hours from April 24-28 are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
On May 1-2, extended voting hours will be available, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Election Day, May 6, will be the last day to cast your vote. The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m.
Ruth Halleck, Mike Berry and Frank Lanier will be on the ballot for city council. Halleck and Berry are running as incumbents.
There are only two city council seats open and the two candidates who receive the most votes will be seated on the council.
Clarence Burns is running unopposed for mayor.

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

By Ben Woods
bwoods@casscountynow.com

The Texas Main Street Resource Team on March 2 held a community meeting at the historical Cass County Courthouse in order to provide an overview of their initial impressions of Main Street efforts in Linden, and to cover other topics.
The group is providing support to Linden’s Main Street program as it works toward revitalization of the historic downtown.
Linden Main Street Manager Allie Anderson began the meeting by thanking the team.
“This team has been working hard for two days and have provided services that other cities pay lots of money for and we are getting for free, and we are very appreciative of their hard work and enthusiasm,” said Anderson.
 Texas Main Street Coordinator Debra Drescher gave a general overview of the Main Street program. 

By John Dilmore
john@casscountynow.com

 From staff reports