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Wed
18
Sep

Appraisal district approves budget for 2014

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By Angela Guillory
The 2014 Cass County Appraisal District Budget was adopted on Sept. 10 by the board of directors during their meeting. No one signed up to speak at the public hearing held on the 2014 district proposed budget.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine34847/Full/index.aspx?id=34847
 
Wed
18
Sep

County approves resolution for Hazard Mitigation

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County Commissioners agreed to adopt a resolution during court held Sept. 9 for Cass County to participate in the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Action Plan.
The resolution authorizes the Ark-Tex Council of Government (ATCOG) to prepare the five-year update of the Cass County Mitigation Action Plan and to submit an application to FEMA for predisaster mitigation funds to prepare the plan for Cass County. Cass County will pay ATCOG $8,333.34 match funds for preparation of the update.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine34847/Full/index.aspx?id=34847
 
Mon
16
Sep

1 dead following domestic dispute

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Shooting may be ruled self defense pending further investigation

By Robin Aaron

raaron@casscountynow.com

Jean Ann Haltom is dead after being shot by her husband Saturday morning during a domestic dispute. Both she and her husband, local gun shop owner, Christopher Haltom received gunshot wounds in that incident.

On Sept. 14 at 2:04 a.m., Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from the couple's 12 year-old son to report a shooting at his home. 

Read more in the upcoming issue of the Atlanta Citizens Journal

Sat
14
Sep

Citizens Journal welcomes new publisher this week

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Tracy Broadway began working as publisher of the Atlanta Citizens Journal and Cass County Sun this week. The veteran news and media professional comes to the local publications in Cass County with 30-plus years in media sales and management in newspaper, radio and TV, primarily in east and central Texas.   Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine34693/Full/index.aspx?id=34693
 
Sat
14
Sep

Public input needed in superintendent search

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The Queen City Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent to replace Rob Barnwell who has moved to a neighboring school district. The board has requested that school personnel and the public be involved in developing the qualifications and characteristics of the person the board should seek to become the new superintendent.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine34693/Full/index.aspx?id=34693
 
Sat
14
Sep

Failure to navigate

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OOOPPPSSS!!!!
Atlanta police faced an unusual traffic problem at the intersection E. Main and Park Streets on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The driver of a truck carrying a wind turbine blade on the way to New York state was given wrong directions. When the truck driver reached the junction, he realized there was no room to maneuver a left turn. At press time, the APD was unsure of the new route the truck would be traversing to the main thoroughfare of Hwy. 59, to complete the delivery.
 
Wed
11
Sep

Commissioners hear public comment on budget

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County Commissioners held a public hearing Monday on the proposed tax rate increase and the proposed budget for 2013-2014. 
Cass County Judge Charles McMichael announced the proposed budget is for $10,958,420.77 and commissioners are proposing a rollback tax rate of .5342410 for 2014. The adopted rate in 2013 was .503478 this is an increase of .030763 from last year.
 
Wed
11
Sep

Wilbanks to consider run for County Judge

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County District Clerk Becky Wilbanks informed commissioners during a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget that she is considering running for Cass County Judge. She said this is not a formal announcement but she has been approached to run for county judge.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine34414/Full/index.aspx?id=34414
 
Wed
11
Sep

Council approves budget, tax rate

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County District Clerk Becky Wilbanks informed commissioners during a public hearing on the proposed tax rate and budget that she is considering running for Cass County Judge. She said this is not a formal announcement but she has been approached to run for county judge. 
After the court session Wilbanks said she has no desire to leave her current position as district clerk except for the possibility to seek the position as county judge.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine34413/Full/index.aspx?id=34413
 
Wed
11
Sep

Atlanta Police respond to thefts

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On Sept. 8 at approximately midnight, a theft was reported at the 1100 Block of West Main Street. Officers were dispatched to the location in reference to a theft. Upon arrival it was learned that some linens and electronics had been stolen. This case is under investigation.

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