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Wed
28
Aug

Burn ban is now in effect for Cass County

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County implemented a burn ban on Friday. The Texas Forest Service has determined that drought conditions exist in all or part of Cass County and the County Judge has ordered a burn ban for the unincorporated areas of Cass County effective immediately and will remain in effect until further notice.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine33574/Full/index.aspx?id=33574
 
Wed
28
Aug

Farler joins staff at Linden-Kildare

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By Angela Guillory
Dr. Scott Farler is the new director of instruction at Linden-Kildare CISD. 
He was previously employed at Tyler ISD.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine33576/Full/index.aspx?id=33576
 
Wed
28
Aug

Fidelity partners with Atlanta for high speed internet at business park

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Thanks to a partnership with Fidelity Communications, the Atlanta Business Park now has high-speed Internet service to both businesses located there.
A project to run fiber optic and coax cable to the park was completed Aug. 19. Two companies, Guard-Line and FibrTec, are served by the new lines. Guard-Line makes safety apparel and FibrTec manufactures high-strength carbon fiber.
 
Wed
28
Aug

Commissioners propose 3 percent tax increase

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By Angela Guillory
Cass County Commissioners took a record vote on Thursday for the 2014 proposed tax rate. Precinct 4 Commissioner Darrell Godwin was opposed to a proposed rollback tax rate of .534241 for the 2013 property tax rate. An increase of .030763 from last year’s .503478 adopted 2012 property tax rate.   Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine33574/Full/index.aspx?id=33574
 
Wed
28
Aug

Dry summer means higher risk for fires

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COLLEGE STATION – With Labor Day drawing near, many Texans are planning to spend some time outside, soaking up the last of the summer sun. But Texas A&M Forest Service is urging residents to celebrate carefully as the summer wildfire activity is typically at its highest over the holiday weekend. Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine33576/Full/index.aspx?id=33576
 
Wed
28
Aug

County awaits completion of courthouse project

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By Angela Guillory
Once again Cass County commissioners held an executive session to discuss unresolved issues relating to the restored Cass County Courthouse. In the judge’s absence on Monday, court was led by Precinct 1 Commissioner Brett Fitts. 
The county has been waiting several months for RBR Construction to complete the restoration of the courthouse. There have been numerous delays on the project. In June the contractor assured commissioners they would have the project completed within the required time frame.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine33574/Full/index.aspx?id=33574
 
Wed
21
Aug

Hailey in stable condition after rollover accident

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By Robin Aaron
 
An 18 year-old Queen City High School graduate Sierra Hailey is in stable condition after she was ejected from her vehicle early Sunday morning. The young lady was airlifted to Parkland Hospital in Dallas after her vehicle rolled and came to rest in a garden on State Highway 77. She was not driving at the time. 
A 2005 Chevy Equinox was being operated by Taron Cooper at the time of the accident. Cooper reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go into a side skid and roll over. The vehicle struck a fence and landed in the garden at that location near the intersection of...
 
Wed
21
Aug

Water woes continue for the City of Linden

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By Angela Guillory
The City of Linden has been facing serious water issues for the past several months with numerous costly repairs to old equipment. During a regular council meeting held Aug. 12, aldermen learned well #2 needs approximately $140,000 to rehabilitate the almost 60 year old well without guarantee of high production.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine33074/Full/index.aspx?id=33074
 
Wed
21
Aug

Current directors reappointed for city’s LEDC boards

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By Angela Guillory
After some discussion during Linden City Council’s regular meeting Aug. 12, council agreed to reappoint the current directors on the Linden Economic Development Corporations 4A and 4B boards.
Those directors are Malthus Northcutt, Frank Lanier, Chris Spencer, John Rountree, Richard Bowden, Larry Wells and Beverly Freeman. 
 
Wed
21
Aug

Council honors parks board

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By Angela Guillory
Linden Area Parks Board was recognized for their dedicated service to the city during a regular council meeting held Aug. 12. The Mary Daughety Senior Citizens Center building was full with concerned citizens and guests present for the meeting. Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine33074/Full/index.aspx?id=33074
 

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