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Wed
01
May

County looking into death of inmate

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by Austin Lewter
Cass County Sheriff Larry Rowe’s office, along with Texas Rangers, are investigating the death of a mental patient being held at the Cass County Jail on April 15. 
Rowe said 50-year-old Beverly Dubal, of Bloomburg, died on Monday, April 15, while in custody. 
“Dubal had been in custody on an emergency mental hold since April 5” Rowe said. “We were trying to find a bed for her in a mental hospital.” 
 
Wed
01
May

Early voting draws big first day numbers

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By Angela Guillory
Early voting in the May election was off to a brisk pace Monday with 216 registered voters making their voices heard by casting their ballots. 
On the ballot, Linden residents will settle the hotly contested debate whether to legalize the sale of alcohol including mixed beverages.
Wed
01
May

Child Find efforts now underway

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Staff Report
The Cass County Shared Services Arrangement and its member districts offer comprehensive special education services to eligible students ages 3 through 21 years and to children from birth through age 21 years who have a hearing or visual impairment.  Children from birth to age three with other disabilities will be referred to appropriate agencies for services.  
All referrals are considered confidential and services are provided at no cost.  The parent, legal guardian or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and are provided other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.
 
Wed
01
May

Linden City Council passes alcohol ordinance

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By Angela Guillory
The Linden City Council approved an alcohol ordinance April 23 in a two-hour special meeting held to address several issues. 
It was recommended the ordinance should be in place in the event the sale of alcohol and mixed beverages passes in the May 11 city election. 

 

Wed
01
May

Equipment fire breaks out at Ward

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By Angela Guillory
At approximately 2 p.m. Thursday, Linden Volunteer Fire Department was called out to Ward Timber wood yard on Highway 155 to respond to an equipment fire. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine26584/Full/index.aspx?id=26584
Wed
24
Apr

County to cut timber

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By Angela Guillory
Editor Cass County Sun
Cass County Commissioners on Monday accepted a $60,000 bid to harvest timber on a tract owned by the county.
Timber bids were opened on April 18 at the Hammett Forest Management office for the 31 acre timber sale on the Cass County Jim Bayou tract.  Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine26152/Full/index.aspx?id=26152
 
Wed
24
Apr

Aaron named Journal Managing Editor

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Staff Report
Arklatex local Robin Aaron has been named Managing Editor of the Citizens Journal, according to publisher Austin Lewter.
“Robin is a rare breed of journalist who genuinely cares about community journalism and the ideas we try to foster here at the Journal,” Lewter said. 
A native of Simms, Aaron holds a degree in Mass Communications from TAMU-Texarkana. 
She comes to Atlanta from New Boston where she has served as the editor of the Bowie County Citizens Tribune since 2009. 

 

Wed
24
Apr

World Champion Bullfighter, Rob Smets to emcee rodeo

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By Angela Guillory
Editor Cass County Sun
ProRodeo Hall of Famer and five-time World Champion Bullfighter Rob Smets, better known as “The Kamikaze,” will be the announcer for the 13th Annual Cass County Championship Rodeo.
The rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, at the Cass County Rodeo Grounds located on Hwy 8 North at FM 1399 across from the Cass County Sheriff’s Department in Linden. 
 
Wed
24
Apr

Posters hung to honor veterans

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By Angela Guillory
Editor Cass County Sun
A group of student volunteers hung posters Friday in honor of local veterans created by students and family members.
This is part of the Wounded Warrior program, organized by Linden resident Jo Miller. 
The Linden-Kildare High School students spent almost four hours Friday alphabetizing and hanging posters for the veterans’ tribute.
They are Bryson Baggett, Erin Mitchell, Kelli Knepp and Kayla Mitchell. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine26152/Full/index.aspx?id=26152
 
Wed
24
Apr

CCC Rodeo slated for Friday, Saturday

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By Angela Guillory
Editor Cass County Cass
ProRodeo Hall of Famer and five-time World Champion Bullfighter Rob Smets, better known as “The Kamikaze,” will be the announcer for the 13th Annual Cass County Championship Rodeo.
The rodeo is set for Friday and Saturday, April 26-27, at the Cass County Rodeo Grounds located on Hwy 8 North at FM 1399 across from the Cass County Sheriff’s Department in Linden.

 

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