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14
Aug

Robbery at local donut hut

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Woman robbed at gunpoint in Atlanta

Atlanta Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place at Kremy Donuts at approximately 2 a.m. Wednesday morning (Aug. 14). 

Wed
14
Aug

Move over/slow down when approaching work crews

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AUSTIN — September not only brings the start of fall, but also the start of a new requirement for Texas drivers. 
The state’s Move Over/Slow Down law, which traditionally has required drivers to yield to police, fire and emergency vehicles, has now been expanded to provide that same protection for Texas Department of Transportation workers. 
Wed
14
Aug

Program aims to keep air clean

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Drive Clean Across Texas offers chance to win a hybrid car

AUSTIN – Summer in Texas not only means road trips and vacations, but also soaring temperatures and an increase in ozone pollution levels. To help motorists save money and keep the air clean, the Texas Department of Transportation and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality are launching this year’s Drive Clean Across Texas campaign. The campaign offers gas-saving tips for motorists and a chance to win a 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine32656/Full/index.aspx?id=32656

Wed
14
Aug

Owners cut ribbon at new business in Atlanta

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By Tim Emmons
Atlanta’s Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting for one of the town’s newest businesses on Saturday, Aug. 10.
FlipNCheer owners, Krystl and Joe Dawn, were surrounded by several members of the Chamber of Commerce, community leaders and friends in front of their new business at 207 N. West Street.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine32655/Full/index.aspx?id=32655
 
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14
Aug

State agencies ask Texans for opinions on drought

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What does your Texas drought look like? With more than 97 percent of Texas suffering from drought conditions, that’s what the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) want to know. This coalition of state agencies has launched an interactive public awareness campaign inviting Texans to submit personal photos capturing what the drought looks like for them and how it has impacted their lives.  Read more in our e-edition:  http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Atlanta1//Magazine32655/Full/index.aspx?id=32655

Wed
14
Aug

Health Insurance Marketplace won’t affect Medicare

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By Bob Moos
Southwest public affairs officer for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
If you haven’t already, you’re going to hear a lot over the next few months about the Health Insurance Marketplace, a new and convenient way to shop for health care coverage.
Wed
14
Aug

Railroad crossing to close Aug. 21 near Jefferson for repairs

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Motorists who normally travel FM 2208 west of US 59 near Jefferson will need to find an alternate route on Wednesday, Aug. 21.  Union Pacific will be closing the highway to through-traffic on this date to make repairs to the railroad crossing. 
Tue
13
Aug

AISD proposes increase in tax rate for 2013

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By Angela Guillory
Atlanta Independent School District trustees held a special meeting Thursday evening to discuss and approve a proposed tax rate for 2013.
Trustees unanimously approved a proposed tax rate of $1.209 up one cent from last year.  Trustees are proposing a $19,208,429 budget with a $16,074 surplus.
They agreed the maintenance tax rate for 2013-2014 should remain $1.04 per $100 valuation. The maintenance tax fund covers general operations of the school district including salaries, utilities, transportation, supplies and other resources. 
The current debt ...
 
Tue
13
Aug

Regional efforts combat Salvinia

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By Robin Aaron
Multiple meetings held this weekend were organized to discuss how Giant Salvinia is adversely affecting Caddo Lake’s environment, recreation and tourism. Experts say that the infestation of the aquatic plant has reached up to 5,000 acres. 
The oversaturation of this plant has the potential of killing off much of the wildlife that lives underneath the water. Many in the area who are acquainted with local tourism and fishing say the Bass are simply not biting like they use too. 
The presence of the plant cuts off gas exchange and kills the other fish and algae that are the food base for the local ecological system. 
Tue
13
Aug

Queen City ISD to adopt new tax rates on Aug. 29

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By Robin Aaron
The Queen City Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees entered into an agreement with the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Committee to assist them in their search for  their next superintendent and formally hired her Bobbie White as their interim superintendent during their special called meeting Thursday, Aug. 8. Another special meeting has been scheduled for Aug. 29 to establish a new tax rate for the district. 
 

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