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Local hero 1 saves trucker.

Demolition 2 continues.

Pandemic 1 2 3 3 strikes.

Downed trees 4 stop train.

Tornado over 5 lake.

Car show 4 5 6 downtown.

Dashcams WILSON 7 installed.

Suspect in Magic of 8 Christmas. murder held in 6 7 8 Cass County Jail By Lacy Gross A year of hardships Kristopher Allen Fate Wilson, known as “Flip”, was arrested Monday, Dec. 28, and At the beginning of last year many of us thought 2020 was COVID, on the other hand, did affect our community in a booked into the Cass County Jail for alleged- going to be a special year. variety of ways, many restaurants and businesses had to shut ly robbing and killing an east Texas man in Instead of becoming famous for prosperity and growth, 2020 down, some temporary others permanently. Hours and opera- Bowie County. became infamous for all sorts of crazy things including a na- tions are still being affected by the pandemic. According to a witness, the victim, 27-year- tional pandemic, the death of Kobe Bryant, social unrest over At the end of the year in 2020, we did see vaccines that were old Aaron Porier, was fatally shot when con- the killing of George Floyd, various earthquakes and natural beginning to be approved and administered. Sales tax for our fronted by two men who showed up at his disasters and other newsworthy items. local communities continued to remain strong even amid the home unannounced and robbed him of his Here locally we didn’t experience the riots and looting that Corona Virus. Many businesses figured out how to adapt and marijuana. happened to other communities in response to the Black Lives change. Some of our local manufactures began to build things The Bowie County Sheriff’s Office said the Matter movement. like facemasks to help assist in the COVID efforts. homicide took place about 7:46 p.m. at a resi- We did have people here that hosted peaceful protests over We, here at the newspaper, were forced to combine the Citi- dence in the 100 block of Forest Circle in Tex- social injustice. Some of the area businesses did close down zens Journal and the Cass County Sun because of the challenges arkana, Tex. during the protests but the events remained peaceful. The two men then took cellphones belong- See YEAR page 6 ing to the victim and the witness and left in a blue, two-door car with a black bumper, the Bowie County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office reports. When deputies arrived, the witness was ad- Bars and restaurants take ministering first aid to the victim. An autopsy has been ordered. another hit in Cass County Wilson has been charged with capital murder and is being transported to the Bowie By Lacy Gross County Jail. The Joint Operations Center for Bowie and Cass counties an- Bowie County Sherriff’s arrested Brandon nounced late Sunday, Jan. 3, that bars must close, and restaurants L Parkman, Jr. 18, Sunday, Dec. 30. Parkman operate at 50 percent capacity due to the area exceeding the 15 was turned in by his mother. percent threshold of capacity in area hospitals. Parkman also faces a charge of capital mur- Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell and Cass County Judge der. Becky Wilbanks received notification Saturday, Jan. 2, from Dr. Authorities urge anyone with any informa- John Hellerstedt, Commissioner of Texas Department of State tion about the homicide to call Investigator COVID-19 Update Health Services, notifying them that COVID-19 hospitalizations Chris Allison at 903-628-6821. See BARS page 2

Commissioners approve tax abatement for paper mill By Lacy Gross The Cass County Commissioners’ Court convened in a special session Wednesday, Dec. 30, to approve an economic development agreement for tax abatement with Graphic Packaging International, LLC (GPI) after more than two years of negotiations. GPI has agreed to modernize and improve its facility in Cass County to increase capacity and reduce its environmental impact by creating a “state-of-the-art solid bleached sulfate (SBS) facility with increased capacity.” The total estimated cost of improvements to the property is $174 million. The county has agreed to a 100 percent ad valorem tax abatement for a term of 10 years with stipulations in place that ensure compli- ance. These include a base number of full-time employees and access granted to county employees for the purpose of inspecting the project’s progress. GPI will pay a “PILOT” payment in lieu of ad valorem taxes in the amount of $321,500 every year for the term of the contract--$3.215 million over a 10-year period. Graphic Packaging International, LLC in Queen City has agreed to invest approximately $174 See COMMISSIONERS page 2 million over the next 10 years in exchange for tax abatement to Cass County.

‘New Year, New Me’ Obituaries JOURNAL-SUN JOURNAL-SUN $1.00 Each year, most of us make a list of things we want to improve Jackie Icenhower Nora Arrington 306 W. Main St • Atlanta, TX 75551 on or act on for the new year. Robert Buzbee Hours: M-Th 8:30-5; F 8:30-4 903 796 7133 [email protected] PAGE 3 PAGE 11 2 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Getting rid of ‘hurts, habits and hang-ups’ in 2021 By Kate Stow John Baker was an alcoholic and staff member of Saddleback Church who began heal- When we think of “recovery” the image we conjure up is usually that of an alcoholic or ing through AA. He wanted a specifically Christian addiction recovery group, so with drug addict. We rarely give thought to all of the other things that one needs help recover- the support of Rick Warren, Celebrate Recovery began as a ministry of the church under ing from. In reality, we all have at least one thing that can be described as a hurt, a habit Baker’s leadership in 1991. John Baker continues to be the primary author of the programs’ or a hang-up. curriculum and materials. Atlanta business owner Randy Strawn has been sober for 21 years next month – and he Those materials use both the 12 steps developed by AA and a very similar set of eight is proud of that. And while Alcoholics Anony- sequential principles that are known as Je- mous has played a huge role in that, he recog- sus’ Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount nizes that he has other flaws and hurts that led (Matthew 5:1-10). These verses are said to be him to drink in the first place. Now he is work- the key to a happy Christian life. ing on those things with the help of a program The program focuses, not only on the hab- called “Celebrate Recovery.” its of alcoholism and addiction, but also deals “It’s a safe place to share our struggles. It’s with high anxiety, co-dependency, compulsive confidential. There is no judgment, no distrac- behaviors, sex addiction, financial dysfunc- tions,” Randy explained. “We aren’t trying to fix tion, and eating disorders. The large group anything – God does all the fixing. We are there gatherings break out into specific group meet- to support each other on the journey.” ings according to the needs of the group. They Randy is the Northeast Texas training coach even offer childcare but be sure to call ahead for the program and attends First Baptist to reserve a place. For more information, call Church on Moore’s Lane in Texarkana. Each 903-831-6000. Tuesday at 6 p.m. he attends the meetings in “We have several small specific groups,” the Fusion Center at the church, as he has for said Randy. “We even have a group for women the past eight years. He travels to churches in whose spouses are in prison.” Longview, Pittsburg, New Boston, Marshall Groups that currently meet at FBC-Moores and Texarkana to train ministry leaders. At his Lane are: Addiction recovery for both men and home church, he works under Ministry Leader women struggling with all kinds of addictions; Jennifer Eldridge. Addiction recovery for family members whose “When I joined the church it was just in time to help launch the program there with loved one is struggling with addiction, issues with codependency will be discussed; and Pastor Jeff Schreve and Chris Schroeder,” he said. “We started with about 30 people and Emotional healing for men and women who are struggling with negative and destructive over the course of eight years we grew to about 165 each week. COVID brought it down emotions from past hurt and/or abuse. to about 100 members.” The Landing is a faith-based recovery program for teens who are struggling with any Celebrate Recovery is one of the seven largest addiction recovery support group pro- form of addiction, eating disorder, life-threatening issues or family struggles. Many other grams, with over five million people participating in over 35,000 churches worldwide since topics are also addressed in this interactive program format. its beginning in 1991. The program got it’s start in Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church in “We strive to cover whatever you are struggling with,” said Randy. “I deal with my alco- Lake Forest, California. Warren, who authored “The Purpose Driven Life” as well sa other holism and relationship issues that I’ve struggled with since way back. Anyone is welcome books, is often associated with the term “mega-church.” to come as they are, because there are others out there with the same issues.”

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In addition to the PILOT Glass presented the court aging in an effort to not only time”, Glass continued, “The gotiation process that Cass this is something that will payments, administrative with an overview of the keep them in Cass County benefit to getting them to County was one of many to be very good for the coun- costs of $5,000 per year are agreement and the impor- but to get them committed sign this agreement is, now which they were considering ty and Graphic Packaging”, due and payable to the coun- tance of keeping GPI and its to making improvements in they’re locked in so if they devoting its resources. Wilbanks said. ty on or before Mar. 31 of investment dollars in Cass Cass County”, Glass said. pull the plug and decide to Judge Becky Wilbanks The economic develop- each year. County as well as retaining “Without this agree- go to Monroe and make the motioned the court that the ment agreement was ap- According to the Cass the employment it offers the ment, GPI could commit to improvements, the county agreement be approved and proved unanimously and County Appraisal District, area. making the improvements is still going to get roughly signed by all members of the signed by Judge Wilbanks the county’s levy on all prop- “This document is the cul- within the county and the $3.2 million over the next 10 Commissioners’ Court. and Commissioners Brett erty held by GPI is more mination of approximately county could offer them tax y e ar s .” “I am very pleased that Fitts, Paul Cothren, Danny than $1.4 million for 2020. two years of work by this abatement, but they could According to Glass, GPI we’re finally signing this and Shaddix and Darrell God- Texarkana attorney David court with Graphics Pack- pull the plug on it at any expressed early in the ne- moving forward. I think win.

Covid FROM PAGE 1 in Trauma Service Area F the county judge submits an deaths. There are currently (TSA) have exceeded 15 attestation to DSHS. 664 active cases currently in percent of capacity for at Texas DSHS reports 220 Bowie County. least seven consecutive days. new cases in Bowie Coun- For Cass County, DSHS Trauma Service Area F ty since Monday, Dec. 27, reports 64 active cases, includes Bowie, Cass, Del- for a total of 3,102 positive 425 probable cases and 50 ta, Hopkins, Lamar, Morris, COVID-19 cases, with 124 deaths. Red River and Titus counties. According to Executive Order GA-32 signed by Tex- as Governor Greg Abbott in October, due to COVID-19 hospitalizations exceeding 15 percent for at least seven days, elective procedures must stop, bars will close, and restaurants will operate at 50 percent capacity until COVID-19 hospitalizations remain under 15% capacity for seven consecutive days. GA-32 allows counties within the TSA with high hospitalizations to choose to operate at 75 percent capacity if the county has fewer than 30 cases reported over the last 14 days and

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‘New Year, New Me’ in the aftermath of 2020

By Kate Stow Each year, most of us make a list of things we want to improve on or act on for the new year. It’s usually about losing weight, quitting smoking or some other habit, and starting an exercise regimen. After the year we’ve all had, it’s hard to look at resolutions the same. This time we should do more than just announce to the world our intentions to change something. We should take it more seriously and really commit to doing it – no excuses. Long-term care facilities A promise to exercise more, knowing we will gradually dwindle down to none again (as we do every year) seems trite. What receive Covid vaccine better time to check out the new gym in By Jamie Jeans about 150 and 70 residents. clinic this week, starting on town! Located in the former “New Atti- The vaccine will be admin- Dec. 30, followed by a sec- tudes” building, Cass County Fitness will This past week, two of istered over several days to ond clinic for those who offer everything you are accustomed to, as Cass County’s long term about 20 staff and residents missed the first and for those well as Zumba, Yoga, HIIT, spin classes and care facilities began offering a day with 95% of residents who need their second dose, much more. New owners Eric and Meagan for 57 years. So, find your reason and stay Covid-19 vaccines. Golden eventually receiving the vac- and finally, a third clinic Lummus have hired Monica Beeman as the focused! Villa started theirs on Dec. cine. Those who receive the which will only be for those new general manager. You can find them on If you are a veteran and you’re looking to 29, becoming one of the vaccine will be monitored in who have already received Facebook (Cass County Fitness) or call 903- spend time with other veterans, there are first long term care facili- case of any adverse effects. their first dose. They are also 244-2517 for more information. two VFW’s and an American Legion here. ties in Northeast Texas to Focused Care of Linden administering the Pfizer ver- Did all those hours spent at home The J.E. Manning American Legion Post offer the vaccine for its staff also began their vaccine sion. binge-watching Netflix and eating last year 258 is located at 306 N. Louise Street in At- and residents. This national stretch out your yoga pants? If you want to lanta. You can call them at 903-796-3081 for initiative by Walgreens and fit back in your work clothes and be ready more information. CVS provides the vaccine to show up when it’s time, there are many The Atlanta/Queen City VFW Post 5870 to long-term care facilities. options to help you plan a diet. If you don’t is located on Hwy 251 past Atlanta High Red River Pharmacy was the believe me, just post on Facebook that School. For more information call 903-799- pharmacy on hand adminis- you’re looking for weight loss tips. It seems 6828. trating the Pfizer version of like everyone is selling some kind of shake, The Linden VFW Post 6968 is located at the vaccine. The people who powder, pill or meal plan. Before diving into 1300 Club Lake Road and has a fully stocked received the initial dose of one, check them all out – read reviews, ask bar, as well as an active membership. You the vaccine will be required your friends – and if you have a medical may call them at 903-756-7076 for informa- to take a second shot 21 days condition, ask your doctor which one is best tion on monthly meetings and activities. later as part of this vaccine’s for you. If you need help with a more serious life procedure. Weight Watchers is the true-blue stan- change, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped Staff members of the facil- dard on how to safely lose weight with the many. To find a meeting close to you, call ity were lined up and ready support of others. You don’t just diet, you 866-641-9190. The Serenity Club at 2013 to do their part to help stop learn about the foods you eat so you can S. Ann Street, Texarkana, Texas is a loca- the spread of COVID-19. make healthier choices. The group meets tion for AA, Narcotics Anonymous and Al- Cass County’s long-term fa- locally at St. Catherine of Sienna on Lou- Anon meetings. You can call them at 903- cilities have done everything ise Street in Atlanta. For more information, 792-5713 for more information. possible to stop the virus see their Facebook page: WW “Formerly My favorite resolution – the one I start from getting into their fa- Weight Watchers” (Ww Studio St Catherine every year with – is to be more organized. I cilities by providing screen- of Sienna Atlanta). start off great, but it goes downhill after Jan- ing and other preventive If you want to center yourself and reduce uary. I’m pretty sure this year will be better measures. Focused Care at stress, yoga is the perfect way to do that. because now I live in a tiny apartment and Linden for example, uses Yoga with JillNicole meets in her home stu- don’t have room for much. Marie Kondo is the MediClean machine dio at 9264 FM 1841 in Bivins, and also at making a fortune teaching people how to that kills viruses including Awaken Nutrition at 410 E. Main Street in throw away junk. If you need the inspira- COVID. “We wipe down all Atlanta. Each class is 30 minutes for $5.00, tion, you can find her on YouTube, or use high use areas with disinfec- and there are multiple times to choose from. my method below. tant every two hours and we For more information, see the Facebook I do my organizing in small parcels of social distance for bingo and page Yoga with JillNicole, or call 903-665- time. Set aside an hour every day in Janu- other social activities,” said 4475. ary to do nothing but go through everything Christine Donald, Executive For matters of the soul, there are plenty of you own and decide if it’s junk or not. I’m Director of Operations. churches in Cass County of every religion. always surprised at the stuff I forgot I had! Long term care facility Find one and show up one Sunday morning. Each day pick a room, closet or a cabinet administrators are hopeful You could probably pick a different one each to sort through. Take every single thing out that the vaccinations will Sunday in 2021 and not run out of churches and wipe down all surfaces of the cabinet provide the necessary tool to visit. Seriously, though – finding a church interior. Pick each object up and hold it be- to keep the residents and home is a very personal decision, and there fore putting it back where it came from. Ask staff safe, and get things is sure to be one here to suit your needs. yourself: Does it bring you joy?; Does it be- back to normal. “I think If you smoke, there is no better time than long to someone else and you need to return since we had round one of now to quit. I smoked for 30 years and had it?; Is it past the store return date?; Can you vaccines, everyone is feeling my last cigarette on June 18, 2012. That’s the wrap it and regift it? Will a thrift store take encouraged. As if we are on day I saw my mother struggling to breath it? If your answer is “no” to all of the above, the road to ‘normalcy’,” says on a ventilator in ICU after a double bypass. then throw it away. Pretty simple. Donald. She recovered only to die a few months Speaking from experience, the one thing One local hospice work- later after having her right lung removed you want to avoid when making a change is er noted that it isn’t just and developing an infection in the left one. to be too ambitious about it. You can’t lose Covid-19 that is affecting Watching her on the vent for the second all the weight you gained last year in just a those in long term care facil- time drilled home for me that I never want- month – be patient with yourself. Set prac- ities. It is also the inability to ed to end up like that. Everyone has their tical daily, weekly and monthly goals for see their loved ones and the own reason for quitting – something to hold whatever change you are working on. loss of loved ones or even on to when it gets hard. I had tried patches, Just making the initial effort is a good roommates that is affecting Chantix, hypnosis and any other method start; keep the momentum going by cele- them as well. Indeed, while someone promised would work. NOTH- brating each goal you reach. Good luck to the vaccine clinic was going ING worked until I saw what happened to you with whatever it is you plan to change on, one resident had a win- my mother after she smoked a pack a day in 2021! dow visitor, talking to her on a cell phone as they watched each other through her win- dow, unable to connect in any physical way. That is why the staff is encouraging family members to also get the vaccine when it becomes available to them. SUBSCRIBE Golden Villa has a staff of toDEMOCRACY Support Local Journalism FOR SALE: 122 W. HOUSTON ST. LINDEN (CASS COUNTY SUN BLDG) CONTACT SHAWN LARSON 903.796.7133 FOR MORE INFO 4 | OPINIONS Wednesday, January 6, 2021

the 46th president of the United States on Nov. 7, defeating President Trump with a critical assist from his birth state, Pennsylvania, which delivered the votes to propel him to victory and end one of the most contentious elections in recent memory.” The article continues by saying “Kamala Harris achieved several milestones in the election. She become (sic) the first….female Vice President.” The truth should be made clear here. Joe Biden did not become the 46th President. As of November 7th, the electoral college had not met, had not cast their votes and the Linden has rolled into the new year, and 2021 is going to election had not been certified. The TV news channels may be a great year for Linden! LETTER TO THE EDITOR: have taken it upon themselves to “call” the election but be We will see the General Land Office Grant improve the When I began writing for the paper, I was told by the sure and correctly informed that Joe Biden is not certified Park and repair two major problem culverts, we will get a Editor “anything goes but nothing political”, which has as the 46th president, nor has Kamala Harris been certified new pond in the park and the amphitheater will get a face been followed strictly for over a year. Politics have been a as the Vice President. The electoral votes will be counted at lift. We will start our $4.6 M water system upgrade. Elim- giant part of my family’s life for the past several years and a special joint session of Congress on January 6th, the elec- inating a lot of our old constant leaking pipes and getting followed extremely closely. I believe many of you have be- tion will be certified and the President will be inaugurated rid of the majority of iron and sediment in our system, plus come more interested in the political agenda as well. We on January 20th. level the water pressure city wide. With two water towers are all aware of the “FAKE News Media” reporting across This election is still in a state of “highly contested” and we will be able to guarantee pressure for the system and the board, whether it’s the TV channels or the newspapers cannot be called legally until the last legal vote has been with loop distribution we will not have to cut off water throughout the entire United States. None of us like to read counted, certified, and finally the President will be an- to whole sections to make repairs. With the upgrade will anything that’s FAKE or a complete total misinformed per- nounced and inaugurated. come a lot of road closures and trenching and road dam- version of the truth. We surely don’t want our local paper To this day, Donald J. Trump is our President; Mike age. We are already putting in for a $350K Grant to start to start falling into the category of fake news. Pence is our Vice President and we shall see what the future the paving process after the water system is complete. We Consequently, I would like to take exception to the De- brings on January 20th, 2021. are building up the road equipment to be able to do more cember 30, 2020 edition of our paper, Cass County Citizens Please don’t let our Cass County Citizens Journal-Sun paving projects ourselves and we will have to explore fi- Journal-Sun, and call your attention to misleading state- newspaper become skewed or deliver “fake news” that isn’t nance options for completing the paving program for Lin- ments and an actual lie that was published. Page 7 under true or fact-checked. den. The parking lot for MILSTEP building and food truck the category of NOVEMBER: states, “Joe Biden became Suzanne’s Corner park should be complete by late this summer. So, look out Lindenites you are going to have a lot of projects coming together this year. I would like to congratulate Ruth Brown, the Linden Garden Club has named her New year can’t yet shake work downtown as the Yard of the Month! Ruth does an absolutely beautiful job down town, so thank her if you see her. focus from COVID-19 We are still accepting applications at City Hall for my position. Go to lindentexas.org for more info. Applications will close 8 Jan. It’s a new year, but the will provide $204 million in 2020 has been filled with challenges no one expected, but news out of the capi- emergency SNAP food ben- Linden did great and pulled together. Linden has not em- tal continues to focus on efits during January as the braced the cancel culture or the division we see going on COVID-19. state continues its response elsewhere. Stay informed, voice your opinions, and allow Gov. Greg Abbott tweeted to the pandemic. others to voice theirs as well. “Together” does not indicate last week that “a significant Recipients of the Supple- exactly alike, let’s appreciate this diverse town we live in. portion of vaccines distrib- mental Nutrition Assistance Linden Together did a great job of reaching out to those uted across Texas might be Program also will see an ad- in need during Christmas, what a blessing this group is. sitting on hospital shelves as opposed to being given to vul- ditional 15 percent in their total benefits in January because Linden is a great place to live, find a way to get involved, it nerable Texans. The state urges vaccine providers to quickly of recently passed federal legislation. will enrich your life. provide all shots. We get plenty more each week.” “As we continue through the new year, these benefits of- Many health providers and county health department fer nutritious food to those who need it most, especially in officials responded that they were working as quickly as these trying times” Wayne Salter, of HHS, said in a state- they could to give shots to front-line health care workers ment. and lacked the doses necessary to move to what Texas calls The state received federal approval from the U.S. De- phase 1B recipients. According to the Texas Department of partment of Agriculture to extend the maximum allowable State Health Services, phase 1B recipients include those 65 amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size. and older and those 16 and older with medical conditions The emergency January allotments are in addition to the that would put them at greater risk from COVID-19. almost $2 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans Various state news outlets reported Texans in phase 1B between April and December. For 29 seasons as head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Tom could not find any vaccine available to them yet. The state Beginning in January, recipients will receive a 15 percent Landry was the image of professionalism and sportsman- health department encouraged the public to check its web- increase in their total benefits, which will continue month- ship. His determination and leadership made the Cowboys site weekly for updates on vaccine availability. ly until June 2021. The additional 15 percent increase and one of the most famous and successful teams in the nation. In the meantime, people should continue wearing a face the emergency allotment amount should appear in recipi- Landry was born in 1924 in Mission, Texas. Football mask when in public and follow all social distancing guide- ents’ accounts by Jan. 23. Administered by the state agency, was his passion from a young age, leading his team to a lines, health officials said. SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to perfect record during his senior year in high school. He 1.7 million eligible low-income families and individuals in attended the University of Texas as an engineering major AG blocks Austin Texas. while playing for the Longhorns. The city of Austin and Travis County tried to impose Texans in need may apply for benefits, including SNAP After his brother was killed during World War II, Landry New Year’s weekend restrictions on restaurants, but Texas and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com. volunteered for service in the U. S. Army Air Force. He flew Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Abbott won the fi- 30 missions as a co-pilot on a B-17 bomber. Afterward, he nal round of a legal battle. ‘I know Chuck’ finished his degree at UT and then earned a masters degree The local officials’ order limited restaurants to drive-th- The new year brought another California company’s in industrial engineering from the University of Houston. ru, curbside pickup, takeout and delivery services between headquarters to Texas. From 1950 to 1955, he played halfback for the New York 10:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Dec. 31 to Jan. 3. Austin Mayor Financial services firm Charles Schwab recently an- Giants, making the All-Pro and Pro Bowl team in 1954. In Steve Adler and Travis County Judge Andy Brown imposed nounced a $26 billion merger with TD Ameritrade. As part the 1954 season, he also became defensive coordinator for the three-day restriction to limit social gatherings over the of the merger, the combined company’s headquarters offi- the Giants, helping the Giants make the NFL Champion- holiday weekend after the state reported a record number cially moved Jan. 1 from San Francisco to Schwab’s $100 ship three times. of hospitalizations and new cases. million campus in Denton County. In 1960, the new Dallas Cowboys hired Landry as their “Mayor Adler and Judge Brown do not have the authori- In a press release, Schwab said the Westlake location and first head coach. The team struggled in the first years, but ty to flout Gov. Abbott’s executive orders by shutting down facility in Denton were chosen and designed as a more cen- made a major breakthrough in 1966, winning ten games businesses in Travis County and our state’s capital city,” At- trally located hub for Schwab’s nationwide operations. Be- and appearing in the NFL Championship. The Cowboys torney General Paxton said in a statement. fore the merger, Schwab had more than 2,500 employees at won their division for the next six straight seasons. District Judge Amy Clark Meachum denied Paxton’s its Westlake campus, and about 2,000 employees worked at The Cowboys reached their peak under Landry in the motion, saying the state had not shown “imminent and ir- TD Ameritrade’s location in Southlake. 1970s. In 1972, they won Super Bowl VI, walloping the Mi- reparable harm.” The AG immediately asked the 3rd Court Gov. Abbott welcomed Charles Schwab in a tweet last ami Dolphins. The team had a winning record each season of Appeals to block the order, but that court rejected his week and reassured Texans that the influx of California of the decade and only failed to make the playoffs in 1974. appeal. Paxton then went to the Texas Supreme Court for companies wouldn’t change the Lone Star state. Additionally, the team won the NFC East division seven an emergency stay of the order. The high court granted the “I’ve talked to Chuck, I know Chuck,” Abbott tweeted. times during the decade. In 1978, Landry led the Cowboys injunction late Jan. 1 without comment. “He wants to keep Texas, Texas.” to their second championship, defeating the Denver Bron- Chris Cobler is a board member and past president of the cos in Super Bowl XII. Food benefits increased Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. He welcomes The 1980s were not as successful, but the team went to the The Texas Health and Human Services Commission email at [email protected]. playoffs five times and won the division twice. However, in his last three seasons as coach, the Cowboys finished with losing records for the season, the first since 1964. Team owner Bum Bright sold the team to Jerry Jones in 1989, and Jones immediately fired Landry. The move shocked Cow- boys fans, who rallied to Landry’s defense, to no avail. Due to that support and years as a championship coach, in 1990, SUBSCRIBE TODAY! Landry was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As famous as he became for his success as a coach, he was instantly recognizable for dressing up every game in a suit, 903.796.7133 tie, and fedora. His modesty, faith, and determination won throngs of admirers. For decades, he was an active member of Highland Park United Methodist Church, even teaching Sunday School on Cowboys home game days. 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CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System to Weekly Roadwork Report continue applicable elective procedures –TxDOT Atlanta District For Jan. 3-9, 2021 Following Governor Ab- range of services – not just COVID patients in our hos- and equipment, as well as bot’s Executive Order GA- COVID care. Elective cases pitals, in some cases reach- evaluating possible expan- Bowie County 32, CHRISTUS St. Michael requiring inpatient stay will ing their highest levels to sion of space and beds to I-30 – From FM 989 to Arkansas State Line, widening Health System is able to con- be reviewed for appropriate- date. care for COVID patients, highway. Reconstructing and widening highway. East- tinue providing elective pro- ness. It is important that the should the need arise. Most bound traffic moved to the outside lanes. cedures including outpatient Like the entire region and public knows that our med- importantly, the Texarkana SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. surgery for most of our pa- health care facilities across ical experts anticipated and community should know SH 93 – Between US 82 and US 67, installing side- tients as they do not require the country, CHRISTUS planned for these surges, that CHRISTUS St. Michael walks. inpatient care and do not St. Michael Health Sys- and we are ready to care for remains a safe, healing envi- SH 98 – At Anderson Creek, replacing bridge. All traf- impact our ability to care for tem is seeing an increase patients. This preparation ronment, and we’re continu- fic restricted to one lane with signal lights controlling COVID patients. We expect in the number of cases of includes closely monitor- ing to meet the needs of our traffic through work zone. to be able to provide a full COVID-19 and a rise in ing vital medical supplies community. Cass County SH 8 – At Sulphur River, replacing bridges. Atlanta ISD celebrates school Marriages Harrison County SH 43 – At Kansas City Southern Railroad in Kar- board recognition month Marriage License for the Month of December nack, widening bridge over railroad. All traffic restricted The Atlanta ISD will join 1,024 school districts through- Sam Lee Lock and Shannon Gail Lock to one lane with signal lights controlling traffic through out Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Corey Wayne Woodward and Rebecca Ann Strutton work zone. Month, Superintendent Sidney Harrist announced. Lucas Ryne Wacha and Samantha Leigh Stancato FM 1186 – From US 59 to Panola County Line, in- “Our school board members are volunteers who shoulder Jerry Lynn West and Melissa Sue Rutherford stalling safety end treatments on culverts. critical responsibilities and often make difficult choices for Cordova Cesar Israel Clavijo and Peyton Cheyanne Fussell our district, all without pay. Their goal is always focused on John C Williams III and Kim Keesee Peel Editor’s note: This is a schedule of work being planned the future success of the children in our district,” Harrist William Brian Harris and Misty Jade Ruth for the dates noted above. Weather conditions and unfore- said. “Celebrating School Board Recognition Month is one Brett Ryan Piazza and Lacey Nichole Laster seen problems can cause delays or cancelation of work. way to say thanks for all they do.” Daniel John Searles and Brianna Leigh Otwell For more information about construction projects, con- Serving as a link between the community and classroom, Alan Michael Fonteneaux and Amber Nichole Adcock tact Marcus Sandifer, Public Information Officer, TxDOT school board members are elected to establish the policies Andrew Fletcher Davenport and Morgan Kay Maxwell Atlanta District, 903-799-1306, marcus.sandifer@txdot. that provide the framework for public schools. The Atlanta Craig Malcolm Ridley and Leighann Nichole Taylor gov. ISD board is responsible for an annual budget of $24 mil- Katherine Rebecca Pareso and Sierra Alexis Nichole Burling lion, 1848 students and 334 employees, and five campuses. Daniel Mitchell Jr and Pamela Yvonne Simon Board members serving Atlanta ISD are: Charlotte Stan- Terry Allen Taylor and Alicia ley, President; Keri Richardson, Vice-President; Joe Wall, Diane Gauger Secretary; Lauren Giesler; Spencer Hale; Joel Steger; and Nathan Dean Scott and Mor- Randall Thomason. gan Lee Stanek “It is more important than ever before that communities Parker Lee Wright and Ra- support public education so that today’s students are pre- chel Alexandra Potts pared to be productive citizens and the leaders of tomor- Timothy Brian Hawthorne row. Please take a moment and tell school board members and Serena Kathryn Nix ‘thanks for caring about our children and giving so much to Kirt Randolph Cox and our community.’. Let them know we support them and that Claudia Flodette Arras KIDS WHO READ NEWSPAPERS their dedicated service is recognized and truly appreciated,” Logan David Richardson Harrist said. and Jordan Nichole Poe Sean Ashley Sanchez and Elena Denise Maxwell Genealogical James Dwight Hedrick III DO BETTER and Brianna Renee Watkins Joshua Earl Ambercrombie meeting is Jan. 12 and Jamie Elizabeth Garrett Research shows that students who use Kason AJ Durham and Kait- newspapers in the classroom score better At the Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Meeting, C.C.G.S. Res- lyn Christine Duke ident Historian Charles Steger will discuss early land trans- Alexander Lee Rogers and on standardized tests, continue reading into actions and the archaeological survey conducted in North- Angela Nicole McGill adulthood, have greater civic understanding east Texas by the Republic of Texas. Gary Jake Davis and Kay and are more engaged in their communities. The meeting starts at 6:30 pm and we hope that as many Longino Jacoby of you as possible will join us for this interesting and in- Hunter Lynn Hyatt and Lia Higher test scores, improved reading skills, greater civic awareness. formative monthly meeting in the Fellowship Hall of the Renae Black First United Methodist Church of Queen City, Texas on the Gary Alan Moore and Pame- corner of Marietta and Fourth Streets. la Darlene Gaiser YourCass County newspaper Citizens logo here As always there will be a light meal and beverages. and Jerry Don Miller and Patricia Journal-Sun the public is always invited. Diane Hill For more information please call 903-796-3081. Denny Ray Willis and Paige Nicole Smith Brannon Lee Howeth and Amber Michelle McCor- Texas FROM PAGE 4 mack ration, and training. 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Year FROM PAGE 1 with COVID. It was sad to see two of our local businesses Schools begin to provide free lunch delivery to students Commission. having to become one. That said we have seen some really having to stay at home because of COVID closures. Atlanta native and 1991 graduate of Atlanta High School, good things with the change. For instance, we have been Carla Granberry Dupree named top Principal. able to bring our large county together in a time when we APRIL Travis Ransom finishes third in executive vote to become need to come together. Atlanta Citizens Journal Contes Cupid’s Cuties winners GOP nominee to replace Ratcliff’s house seat. Pat Fallon are announced, Parker Hayes Felice and Brooklyn Coats. wins. JANUARY Abbott restricts entry at Louisiana border Misty Williams, Assistant Principal of Atlanta Middle January 9, a one-vehicle crash on US Hwy 59, approxi- Atlanta Citizens Journal publishes April Fools Edition School, has been selected to represent the Texas Association mately 0.1 miles east of CR 1159, in Cass County. A 2007 of the newspaper that featured “Fake news stories – Satire” of Secondary School Principals as a Region 8 Outstanding blue Peterbilt truck tractor towing a 2016 white semi-trail- including stories like Joe Exotic being transferred to Cass Assistant Principal of the Year. er was traveling south on US Hwy 59 when the vehicle County Jail and Dallas Cowboys moving training camp to drove off the west side of the roadway striking a guardrail Cass County. Received several phone calls and emails. SEPTEMBER and coming to rest in a pond. 68-year-old Terry Stolba was Local manufactures like Stanco Safety Products, Guard- Whataburger opens. rescued by good samaritan Ian Parrish when he swam and line, and Grief (March) began production of COVID-relat- An emergency session of the rescued the driver from the crash. Stolba didn’t know how ed productions. Cass County Commissioners’ to swim. Area nursing home employee tests positive for Court was called last Tuesday Paul Hale began his column COVID-19. afternoon regarding the pro- to highlight his fishing expedi- Cass County ordered to shelter in place, allowing only posed tax rate which was ap- tions of all 50 states. essential business. proved early Tuesday morning Jim Loomis was appoint- The train stopped for six hours after hitting downed trees during its regular session. ed county auditor by District leaving traffic to find alternative routes around town. Second-ever Amber Alert Judge, Bill Miller, and took his Giesler distributed facemasks downtown to combat CO- in Atlanta has a happy ending. oath of office Thursday morn- RONA. Alex Arwood, 11, and one- ing at the Cass County Justice Queen City ISD officials broke ground on the construc- year-old Tru Speratos found safe. Center in Linden. Loomis has tion of a new concession area Atlanta ISD appoints Jason Appraisal Board Chairman Byron Terry announced that been the acting interim auditor Harris as the new Assistant Superintendent. director Scotty Bates had given his resignation. since Tammy Wells retired on December 31st of last year Atlanta State Park reopens after being closed due to the Atlanta Police Department vehicles were outfitted with after 39 years of service to the county. virus. new WatchGuard Video dash-cams. Lacy Gross welcomed as a reporter for the Atlanta Citi- Decision made for schools to be closed for the remainder Journal-Sun announce Linden candidate forum zens Journal. of the 2019-2020 school year. Connor Alexander and Maddy Parker named Queen Sister paper publisher, Kenny Mitchell laid out the oppo- Microburst causes damage City homecoming king and queen sition and dangers of Marvin Nichols reservoir in a several throughout the county with part series that ran in both the Journal and the Sun. the worst happening to Linden. OCTOBER Linden resident Susanne Kreklow continued on her pop- Hall-Miller Municipal Air- Whitney Goebel and Tiffany Whorton participate in the ular weekly column in the Cass County Sun. port to receive $30K in Coro- Linden candidate forum. The Cass County Commissioners’ Court presented a res- navirus Relief Funds. Atlanta’s Daimion Collins and Jennifer Easter were olution on Tuesday in support of the Second Amendment Stay-at-home order ends crowned Homecoming King and Queen last Friday. which was initiated by Sheriff Larry Rowe and jointly au- April 30. Atlanta passes the panhandling ordinance. thored with District Attorney, Courtney Shelton and Coun- Wildflower Trails event can- Governor opens Texas to 75%; bars to 50%. ty Judge, and County Judge, Becky Wilbanks. Commission- celed for 2020 Cass County grand jury indicted Kevin Shepard, 29, of er Paul Cothren presided over the court as Wilbanks was Christopher Allen Wooding, Atlanta and Gary Shepard, 50, of Bivins for murder. attending a meeting regarding the Sulphur River Basin Au- 44, a former employee of the Federal Correctional Institu- Atlanta mayor Travis Ran- thority. tion, Texarkana, pleaded guilty to the charge of Continuous som deploying to Afghanistan The Cass County appraisal board welcomed two new di- Sexual Abuse of a Child on Apr. 6. Linden-Kildare Vincent Pe- rectors Scotty Bates of Atlanta and Jack Salmon of Avinger, Former Linden coach and educator Kelly Kalinec loses ters and Nancy Pena Castillo who served before the election in 2018, returned after being life after tree falls. named homecoming queen dismissed the year before. LifeNet EMS service comes to Linden and king. Pat Fallon spoke twice in FEBRUARY MAY Atlanta in hopes of gathering The Linden tower that was Cass County Sun, Atlanta Citizens Journal to merge to support for the upcoming elec- built in 1934 after a fire nearly become Cass County Citizens Journal-Sun tion. destroyed the now also histor- Cass County Judge allows shelter-in-place of residence Journal-Sun announces Vet- ic courthouse, was slated to be order to expire eran’s Day Celebration demolished in 2015. However, Shopping returns and dine-in reopens after Governer Atlanta Chamber 8th Annual 5K Glow happens. the Linden Heritage Founda- Abbott starts Phase 1 of the opening process. Starting May Queen City announce an initiative to legally sell alcohol tion, the citizens of Linden, 1, retail shops, restaurants, and many other places can open and Don Henley stepped in their doors to a max of 25% occupancy. NOVEMBER to save the water tower. Early Barbershops, salons, and tanning beds were given the Atlanta Airport hosts Fall Fly-In February the restoration was green light from Governor Greg Abbott to reopen with Collins commits to University of Kentucky complete and Linden citizens guidelines by the governor’s task force. Journal-Sun hosts Veteran’s Day Celebration got their first look at what a lighted water tower would look Tornado at Lake Wright Patman, Texas Game Wardens Linden elects new council members Mary Dowd, James like. captured the water spout at Lake Wright Patman near Cass Johnson, and incumbent Chuck Evans. Nevada woman Vanessa Lucille Alexander, 36, who pre- County. Queen City voters approve all-alcohol sales viously resided in Cass County was found guilty of contin- COVID-19 Antibody testing available in Atlanta Bryan Lee Simmons, 50, of Cass County has been sen- uous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14 and sen- Because of the virus schools offer alternatives for school tenced to 48 months in federal prison for conspiring to dis- tenced to 60 years in prison. Alexander will not be eligible activities, such as a parade instead of Senior Skip Day. tribute methamphetamine. for parole. McLeod ISD earns the state’s highest fiscal accountability Youth minister/teacher Robert Dale Barkman, 67, plead- JUNE rating ed guilty to child pornography charges sentenced to 30 Mayor Travis Ransom an- years. nounces campaign for Con- DECEMBER LEDC hosts its first small business workshop on Feb. 26. gress Hope Thompson ropes in Hickory Hill, Purple Hulls performed at Music City The- Area schools offer unusual another world title ater. graduation alternatives includ- Linden-Kildare’s Roaring Swift Water Rescue Team rescues an unidentified lady ing social distancing because of Band from Tigerland goes to from flooding heading to Linden. the pandemic. state. The Linden Economic Development Corporation imple- Queen City Police looking Atlanta celebrates their an- mented its Grant Program to benefit existing businesses lo- for a gunman who attacked a nual Christmas parade. cated in the city limits of Linden. homeless man Hughes Springs man, Tim- The Atlanta Education Foundation held its annual Blue Journal-Sun begins to offer othy Jan Leftwich, 59, arrested Jeans and Bling event on Saturday at Texas Music City in coverage of Hughes Springs news. on sexual assault charge. Linden. Atlanta. Atlanta City Council votes for airport improvement. CHRISTUS St. Michael Hos- Downtown buildings are demolished from the fire. Steven Smith Cruise Night deemed a success pital - Atlanta and Genesis PrimeCare Ellington Memorial Atlanta varsity cheerleaders placed first in the state of Peaceful protesters gather for Black Lives Matter rally to Clinic’s celebrate “Cruise through Christmas. Texas for the UIL SPIRIT Crowd Leading Division. protest police brutality on black individuals in other cities Atlanta celebrates eighth annual Hometown Christmas Larry Rolin Jurek, 64, was sentenced to life in prison on in the United States. Celebration Thursday after a Cass County jury returned a guilty verdict On June 10, churches from around the area and Atlanta City of Domino Mayor Al Campbell was arrested on No- on the felony charge of arson and assessed a $10,000 fine. come together in solidarity of love. vember 18 for alleged Abuse of Official Capacity and Un- The Cass County jail recently employed new technology The Atlanta City Council approved last Monday the pur- lawful Use of Funds for Political Advertising. that will allow its staff to better track inmates. chase of an in-car and body-worn camera system for the Atlanta State Park hosts their annual Christmas drive- Atlanta Police Department. through. MARCH Gunfire erupts at the Juneteenth celebration. Wylie Jo Hodges places eight in the world at Junior world Atlanta. Kremy Donuts on US Hwy 59, sustained smoke Finals in Ft. Worth. and fire damage on the evening of Feb. 16. JULY Atlanta to repair streets approves loan for gym Atlanta Fire Department welcomed Tyler Rutledge to the Atlanta announces Independence Day Community Fire- Atlanta hospital receives COVID-19 vaccine department gaining a qualified firefighter and EMT-Para- work Show is STILL ON for Friday, July 3, 2020! medic. Gov. Abbott Friday issued an executive order limiting Cobblestone celebrates re-grand opening after the down- certain businesses, shutting down bars and limiting restau- town fire. rant seating to 50%, mandating masks and social distanc- Judge Bill Miller, Brett Fitts ing. and Chris Paddie were reelect- Fire District 3 breaks ground on a new station ed in the Republican primary Meeting held with county officials to discuss racism be- over their challengers for Fifth cause of national attention on the issue. District Court Judge, Texas Nathan Johns, 20, of Cass County was arrested Thursday State Representative of District and charged with the murder of his mother, Melissa Johns. 9, and Cass County Commis- Whataburger coming to Atlanta sioner of Precinct 1. They all Appraisal board approves new director, Rebecca Wells of later won unopposed in the Linden. November election. Pizza on Main opens near Brookshire grocery store. Cass County school districts Cass County Commissioner Paul Cothren was elected and agencies have announced closures and restrictions this president of the North & East Texas County Judges and week after state and national declarations of emergency Commissioners Association on July 15. were made to slow the spread of Coronavirus. Journal-Sun welcomes home writer Kate Stow to the Anita White, Chief Appraiser of Cass County Appraisal team. District, resigned at last Monday’s board meeting. White was hired as Chief Appraiser in Apr. 2019 and had previ- AUGUST ously worked as an appraiser for Bowie County Appraisal Bryan Lee Simmons, 49, of Cass County was indicted District for 29 years. March 18 by a federal grand jury and charged with conspir- March 20 County Judge Becky Wilbanks confirmed that ing to distribute methamphetamine and using a firearm in Cass County had its first confirmed case of COVID-19. relation to drug trafficking. Crump’s Food Store in Linden celebrates 20th anniver- The Cass County Commissioners’ Court presents the sary Distinguished Service Award to the Cass County Historical Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Journal-Sun – 7 Sports Year in Review 2020

By Tim Emmons points on the tour which was 80 points better than his sec- many contests, meets, games and workouts. Some dates [email protected] ond-place opponent. were pushed back but the more the virus we didn’t know much about raged the more that was completely shut down Last year was one we’d like to forget for obvious reasons. Coach Kelly Kalinec for good. COVID-19 changed the landscape in which we lived Not all sports stories are spectacular. The UIL suspended the boys’ basketball tournament in our lives and has changed the dynamic of every life on this This story was about a spectacular person gone too soon. San Antonio for starters and it steamrolled from there. planet. Coach Kelly Kalinec, who was also an educator, passed The loss of sports is not comparable in any way to the loss away last year after sustaining injuries from a tree which fell Steven Lambeth of life that has occurred since this pandemic began. on him at his home in Upshur County. Whether or not it was here before it was classified to the In his school biography Coach K stated that his passion public, March of 2020 was when everything took a turn for is and has always been to serve and help kids in any way. He the worse. loved working with kids, whether it’s in the classroom, out From my Sports Year in Review perspective the pandem- of the classroom, on the athletic field, youth league fields, ic took away chances for baseball, softball and track teams local youth groups and organizations, even Vacation Bible to repeat storied success. School. Soccer, golf and tennis were affected and the state power- He also said he believes he found a “home” at L-K where lifting event was canceled completely. he loved his teaching position and the wonderful students I’m not separating this year’s accomplishments by school of Linden-Kildare HS. or month. That hinges on the fact sports came to a halt in March Linden-Kildare Band and didn’t show signs of life until May. There are many things to remember about local sports in 2020 albeit a year to forget.

Hall of Honor A bright spot in the distress of last year was the enshrine- McLeod’s AD and head boys’ basketball coach Steven ment of two legendary Rabbits into the 2020 East Texas Lambeth notched his 300th career win last January. The Coaches Association (ETCA) Hall of Honor. milestone was a, 73-31, win over James Bowie. Ted Thompson, Atlanta High School graduate of 1971, Lambeth has been a cornerstone of the program for some and Ben Scharnberg, the winningest football coach in At- time and looks to add another 300 to that total before he lanta school history were inducted into the hall for their hangs up his whistle. representation of football over the years. Thompson was a star athlete for Atlanta in the late ’60’s Hope Thompson and early ’70’s who went on to play at SMU and suit up for Atlanta’s Hope Thompson followed her heart and is on a the Houston Oilers in the NFL. pathway to becoming a legend in her desired sport. Thompson lived out his lifelong dream of being the Thompson, a 2004 Atlanta High School graduate, recent- Green Bay Packers’ Executive Vice President, General Man- ly wrapped up her fourth Women’s Professional Rodeo As- ager and Director. sociation (WPRA) World Title. He’s also in the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame. This year was historic for the ladies as the World Champi- Scharnberg made his way to Atlanta High School from ons Rodeo Alliance (WCRA) and Professional Bull Riders Boling, which is southeast of Houston, in the spring of 1988. (PBR) set up a first-of-its-kind world championship which In his first year as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach The Roaring Band from Tiger Land made a historic run was open to any female athlete in the world competing in Scharnberg turned around a 1-9 program from the previ- this past year after the program not only notched a spot in breakaway roping, barrel racing and team roping. ous season and took the Rabbs to an 8-2 record. the state finals, but they placed second overall in the area Thompson along with teammate Rylie Smith took the top In his third season at the helm Scharnberg led Atlanta marching contest hosted by Lindale High School. honors in the team roping at the inaugural Women’s Rodeo into the playoffs for the first time since the 1983 season, and To date no one is sure if the band has ever gone to state World Championships. the very next year in 1990 the Rabbs went 10-0 and unde- and that information is being looked into. Breakaway roping was added to the lineup of events in feated in district play for the first time since 1978. If not The Roaring Band from Tiger Land 2020 will be re- the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo this year for the first In 1994 the Rabbits to a tough Sealy team in the 1994, 3A membered for more than just pushing through a pandem- time ever, and Thompson became the first competitor to title game but did win it all in the 2003, 3A title game with ic, they will have set the bar high for many years to come throw her rope which was historic for the ladies. a 34-0 win over Marlin. as they marched through a gauntlet of competition to get Thompson knew from an early age that rodeo competi- In his Atlanta coaching career Scharnberg was 149-82-2 there. tion would be her career choice. and overall was 172-90-3. The Roaring Band form Tiger Land competed against 17 Thompson has the grit and determination to succeed and other bands which are from the school districts of Honey is sure to be the next lady rider younger competitors look Daimion Collins Grove, Sundown, Ganado, Tenaha, Forsan, Thorndale, Falls to for inspiration. City, Anson, Post, Rosebud-Lott, Simms, Charlotte, Plains, Thrall, Santo, Harper and Panhandle. Wylie Jo Hodges Going along with the ending of my last review Wylie Jo ABN wins national title Hodges is an inspiration to those who know her and to Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions aren’t made in those who have only heard of her. Shas accomplished more gyms. Champions are made from something they have in her short lifespan than most have in 50 years or more. deep inside them - a desire, a dream, a vision. They have Of course not everyone can be as talented on horseback to have the skill and the will, but the will must be stronger as the young rodeo star from Bloomburg. than the skill.” Wylie Jo competes in the Southwest Arkansas High That quote perfectly fits the desire, dream and vision School Rodeo Association (SWAHSRA) which runs its sea- Brandon Garner had seven years ago when he organized a son from September to May. football league dubbed Atlanta Bulldog Nation (ABN). After a very successful year in different arenas the young At that time Garner and a host of coaches were literally equestrian qualified for Junior World Finals. starting on the ground floor as they coached kids who had Usually the finals are held in conjunction with the Na- never played football before. tional Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, but due to COVID-19 the Fast forward to the seventh year where Garner, a 2000 NFR and Junior World Finals were moved to Ft. Worth. Queen City graduate, saw the fruits of his labor and that At finals Wylie Jo competed in the 11U Junior Barrels of his coaches after the 12U team won the 12U National against more than 60 competitors from all over the United Championship. States. Twenty-three teams made it to nationals from several dif- After running a first round time of 14.5 Wylie Jo was in ferent states which included Texas, North Carolina, Virgin- 10th place. She dropped to 15th after the second round in ia, Florida, Michigan, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, South which she turned in an identical time of 14.5. Carolina, Illinois, New York and Georgia. By averaging both scores together she wound up in the Being on the national stage pitted them against some of top 10 and advanced to the final run. the toughest competition they had faced to date but after In that final run Wylie Jo posted a 14.4 and finished the first couple of games you couldn’t tell. eighth in the world. In the first game ABN beat Ormond Beach, Florida 33-0 This was Wylie Jo’s first time competing in the Junior then dominated the Brooklyn Steelers 41-6. World Finals which is not easy to qualify for. In the third game ABN squeaked out a 20-13 overtime Atlanta senior basketball specialist Daimion Collins nev- win against team Sting from Georgia and then beat a solid NSD 2020 er wavered from his Oct. 31, verbal commitment to the Plant City, Florida team 20-7 for the national title. National Signing Day is always a big day for student-ath- University of Kentucky as he signed his national letter of The championship title gave ABN a ranking of eighth na- letes across the nation. intent to play for the Wildcats Nov. 17, inside the gymnasi- tionally and fifth in Texas which is a proud stat for coaches It was no different in Atlanta as four kids signed college um at Atlanta High School. Brandon Garner, Willie “ET” Grundy, Nick Pace, Je’Von scholarships. Collins was not short on scholarships as he acquired of- Jackson, Dwayne Harris and Josh Walker who helped coach Dagan Ward signed to run track at the University of Cen- fers from: Kansas, Texas, Kentucky, Alabama, Arkansas, the 12U team to victory. tral Arkansas (UCA), Connor Samples signed with Hen- Georgia, Houston, Oklahoma, LSU, Hampton, VCU, Bay- Garner’s desire, dream and vision has taken shape in the drix College in Conway, Ark., to play football for the War- lor, TCU, La Tech, Oklahoma State, SMU, SFA, Texas A&M, form of a National Championship and that’s just the begin- riors, Cade Fant signed to play football at East Texas Baptist Texas Tech, Tulsa, USC and UCLA. ning for ABN. University (ETBU) and Clayton Primrose signed with East Collins whittled that list down to his final five in October Texas Baptist University (ETBU) where he will attend on a which included: Kentucky, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Ravon Justice fishing scholarship. In my eight years of coverage this is the Texas Tech. My classmate has been doing big things on the basketball first signee going on a fishing scholarship and also a first for Some of the scouting reports on the Rabbit big man is court since high school. Atlanta AD Matt McClure. that he’s an elite shot-blocker and rim protector who has From the sidelines her coaching style has been the turn- an NBA frame at 6 feet, 10 inches with a 7 foot, 4-plus inch ing point for some teams. Signings wingspan. The third-biggest turnaround in the country in her first Most experts agree that Collins is one of the more in- season at the helm of the Sam Houston State University triguing prospects in the entire class. women’s basketball program, Ravon Justice was named He is a freakish athlete who can run the floor and finish Coach of the Year. strong. Many experts believe he is just scratching the sur- After inheriting a team that went 7-48 in the two years face of how good he can be offensively. before arrival, Justice led the Bearkats to a 16-13 overall re- The five-star big can play on the perimeter some, han- cord with an 11-7 mark in Southland Conference play. dling the ball and possessing a decent jump shot for his size, Despite being picked to finish last in the league’s presea- which will only get better. While his offensive post game is son poll, Sam Houston State ended up with the fifth-best still developing, Collins’ rim protection will be some of the conference record. best that Kentucky’s program has ever seen. The longtime SHSU AD saw her talents firsthand in 2016, when Justice beat the Bearkats as the head coach at Prairie Alex Hammonds View A&M. He knew instantly that she had the potential Alex Hammonds, the golf prodigy and phenom in the for a bright coaching career. making, finished the East Texas Junior Golf Tour by win- Her biggest priority for year one was to establish a winning all eleven events he entered. ning culture. At the championship event, Hammonds shot a record-low score of 29 on day one and 36 on day two for a total of 65, UIL Postponement Bloomburg senior Madison Clayton signed to play tennis which was 18 strokes better than the second-place finisher. By mid-March it was apparent the coronavirus was here for Midway University in Midway, Kentucky. After the championship, the young golfer had tallied 200 for a while which forced the UIL to shut down and suspend Madison is the first athlete from Bloomburg to play ten- 8 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 6, 2021 nis collegiately and one of the few to receive an athletic pionship. Atlanta Volleyball scholarship in any sport. The seventh grade A team topped Pewitt behind Rowe’ 13 The Lady Rabbits finished up district play by beating Atlanta hurler Max Ebarb signed to play baseball with points, Batton’s 12, Kinney’s eight and Austin’s seven. both DeKalb and Redwater. Louisiana State University-Shreveport (LSU-S) and Lady The eighth grade A team beat the Brahmas behind Bos- Atlanta topped DeKalb on Oct. 20, in four sets and Rabbit speedster Keyona Easter signed to run track at An- ton’s 20 points, Dowden’s 12 and Andrews’ seven. downed Redwater in four sets just three days later on Oct. gelina College in Lufkin initially but due to COVID-19 the 23. Lufkin-based college canceled all sporting events for the Atlanta Iron Atlanta finished second in district and played Mt. Pleas- 2020-2021 calendar year. Easter transferred to Highland Atlanta Iron claimed first overall at the Atlanta Iron In- ant Chapel Hill in the first round of the playoffs. Community College in Kansas. vitational The Lady Rabbits beat Mt. Pleasant Chapel Hill in the McLeod High School Class of 2020 graduate, Trevor Atlanta finished with 54 points, Texas High had 53 and bi-district round of the state playoffs and closed out its first Deel, signed a letter of intent to play basketball for Hughes Springs was third with 22 points. playoff win since 2007. East Texas Baptist University, and Atlanta baller Cyrah Carthage, Queen City and Waskom also had lifters pres- Jones signed her Letter of Intent to play basketball for East ent for the meet. QC Football Texas Baptist University in Marshall. Outstanding Overall Lifters (using the body weight for- mula) were Logan Shelton on light platforms and Trey Ad- Atlanta Track ams on heavy platforms. Although the season was short-lived Atlanta’s varsity Atlanta Iron turned in another solid season and it was boys’ track program placed second and the JV first in the evident with Cade Fant and Trey Adams making a return Paul Parr Relays at Liberty-Eylau High School. trip to state. The varsity boys placed second behind a strong Texas At the Division III, Region III meet in Malakoff Mar. 5, High team but beat out host L-E, Pleasant Grove and Red- Atlanta Iron placed third overall out of 55 schools from 1A- water. 3A and only missed first place by two points. The JV team placed first overall with 190 points, Texas Fant was the overall champion in the 242-pound weight High came in second with 139.5 points, L-E had 106, PG 92 class with a total lift of 1,480 pounds. Fant squatted 570, and Redwater 57.5. benched 350 and dead lifted 560. The varsity girls placed fifth overall and the JV girls Adams was the overall champion in the 220’s with a total placed third. lift of 1,470 pounds. Adams squatted 560, benched 370 and dead lifted 540. Queen City football opened its football season with three QC Track Jaden Wells received a fifth-place medal after totaling consecutive wins. QC had a good chance at four straight Queen City’s track program competed in the Sibley Brah- 1,390 in the 275’s, Logan Shelton placed sixth in the 165’s but COVID-19 stepped in and the game was called off. ma Relays at Pewitt Mar. 6. with a total of 1,160 pounds and Avery Whitlow placed The Bulldogs opened its 2020 football campaign with The varsity boys placed third overall in a crowded field 10th in the 114’s with a total of 630 pounds. a 14-0 win over rival Linden-Kildare in the Cass County which included teams from Hughes Springs, host Pewitt, The state meet was canceled due to COVID-19. Clash and followed that up with an 18-14 win over Union Redwater, DeKalb, Pittsburg, James Bowie, Chapel Hill, Deaundrea Mitchell placed 11th at the Girls Region III, Grove on Homecoming night. Linden-Kildare, New Boston, Hooks and Maud. Division IIII meet. QC ran its record to 3-0 for the first time since 2013 after The varsity girls placed third overall and the JV boys thumping Quitman 65-13. placed fifth. For both the varsity boys and varsity girls the Recycling Program Queen City has tossed up 50-plus points several times Bulldogs were just a few points from securing second place since the turn of the century, but unless noted elsewhere finishes. the last time Queen City lit up the scoreboard for 60-plus AMS Football was in 2000 when they beat Redwater 67-0. The Bulldogs also beat New Diana 20-3 and won a forfeit- ed game over Ore City.

L-K Football The Tigers overcame adversity this season and played hard. Linden-Kildare did top Big Sandy 56-0 in district play with 453 rushing yards. Russel Nance recorded 160 yards on 10 carries with two touchdowns, Tashawn Patterson added 79 yards with a score, Tawin Patterson had 63 yards with a touchdown, Ja’Kyric Nard had 36 yards with a TD, Jonathon Owens had 31 yards with a score, Jay Birmingham posted 31 yards with a TD, Mason Johnson had seven yards with a TD, Karson The Atlanta Middle School football highlights included Bynum added 34 yards and Colton Anderson had 12. the 7B and 8B football teams defeating Gilmer this season The Tigers also beat Union Grove 40-30 in the KYKX as well as the 7A team. The 8A team fell to the Buckeyes. Game of the week. Later on the seventh grade Rabbs beat Liberty-Eylau 36- The run game was on full display in this contest as the 14 and the eighth grade squad won 40-8. Queen City duo Clare and Vincent Wong, standout ten- Tigers racked up 339 yards on the ground. The Rabbits’ seventh grade team also torched New Bos- nis players from Queen City, were on a mission this sum- Russel Nance had 208 yards on 15 carries with four ton 52-20 and Tatum 42-14. The eighth grade team won mer to help uniquely clean the environment. touchdowns and a long run of 56 at one point in the contest. 44-6 over New Boston and Tatum 56-30. The two teens started a tennis ball recycling program Tae Mitchell posted 96 yards with a score, Mason John- The Rabbs added a seventh grade 28-0 win over Glade- here in Cass County. son added 12 yards with a score, Tawin Patterson had 12 water and the eighth grade won 26-14 over the Bears. The program is hosted by RecycleBalls which is backed yards rushing and Karson Bynum recorded 11. Atlanta capped off a stellar season with the district crown by Wilson Sporting Goods. after topping Jefferson 35-22 in the seventh grade contest Nationwide, approximately 125 million used tennis balls Atlanta Football and 41-0 in the eighth grade game. wind up in America’s landfills every year. That is 20,000 The Rabbits fought through this season and made the The Rabbs eighth grade finished the year 7–1 overall and metric tons of methane-producing, near non-decompos- playoffs after a tough pre-district campaign. 6-0 in district play. The Rabbs have captured the district able rubber waste. The Rabbs beat Sabine 28-14, New Boston 40-20 and crown in back-to-back seasons. With that in mind team, Wong jumped into action. needed to beat Jefferson in the final contest to advance to Each box holds 200 balls and weighs 26 pounds when full the playoffs. McLeod Basketball and has a preprinted and prepaid UPS shipping label for its The Rabbs did just that with a 41-8 win over Jefferson. McLeod’s varsity boys’ basketball team obtained a perfect return trip to Vermont. Keith Kinney and Caleb Hamilton scored all of the touch- district record (12-0) for the first time in school history Feb. So far the tennis phenoms have filled three boxes. downs for the Rabbs. 18, as they topped Detroit, 79-37. Drop-offs, so far, are at the Linden City Park courts, At- Atlanta led 35-0 at the halftime break. The Longhorns (31-2, 12-0) had already clinched a dis- lanta High School and Queen City Middle School. Atlanta had 305 total yards as Kinney racked up 127 trict championship after beating Clarksville but they need- yards rushing with three scores and Hamilton added 129 ed this win to make it an undefeated achievement. Atlanta XC yards with three scores. The game was over early as McLeod went up, 20-0, after Atlanta’s boys’ varsity cross country team of Jake Carter, Defensively the Rabbs played lights out as Isaiah Hender- the first quarter of play and had a, 42-13, lead at the break. Jack Teale, Caiden Fincher, Kentrell Luckey, Randall Ma- son led the way with four sacks, two hurries on the QB and Trevor Deel scorched the nets for 21 points and grabbed son, Noah Dowda, Andrew Allen, Landon Moore and Hud- two caused fumbles. 14 rebounds, Kobe Bonner posted 11 points with eight son Hale won district for the fourth year in a row Oct. 28. Ashton Harper and Trey Adams also contributed one boards, Nathan Parker contributed 10 points, Austin Gilm- Jake Carter was the district champ and the team placed sack each, Matthew Cauley and Warren had a broken up ore recorded eight, Keldyn Schubert seven, Silas Murdock seventh at regionals. pass apiece and Dickerson had a pass broken up and an in- six, Nos Gryder six, Tyler Williams five, Carson Burden The girls’ varsity XC team of Keri Fomby, Kendall Fant, terception. three and Casey Smith two. Aurelia Giesler, Kelsey Nash and Lilly Steward placed sec- Henderson had 15 total tackles with five of those for On top of the varsity boys’ championship the JV team ond at district and eighth in regionals. a loss, Adams had 13 total tackles with four for loss, and also won a district championship after beating Detroit. That happened to be the best placement for a girls’ team Harper posted nine total tackles. from Atlanta in both races since 2008. Other players getting in on the tackling parade were: McLeod Basketball Playoffs At the district meet Atlanta finished 1-4 with Carter, Cauley, Michael Duckett, Kameron George, Hernandez, The McLeod Longhorns wrapped up a district champi- Fincher, Dowda and Teale crossing the finish line. Quentin Hill, Zachariah Jefferson, Tyrell King, McClure, onship and followed that up with a Bi-District title after For the ladies Keri Fomby placed fourth, freshman Ken- Xavier Nash, DK Parker, Logan Shelton, Jordan Stiger, War- beating Beckville, 83-48, Feb. 24. dall Fant placed fifth and Aurelia Giesler placed seventh. ren, Austin young and Lakeceion Matthews. Trevor Deel poured in 25 points with 15 rebounds, Casey Smith recorded 14 points, Kobe Bonner added 12 points QC Iron QC XC and Keldyn Schubert had 12 points with 16 assists. Queen City powerlifters competed in the Atlanta Iron In- Queen City’s cross country teams competed in the In the Area matchup McLeod’s varsity boys’ basketball vitational Feb. 3. 3A-District 14 event Oct. 28. team picked up where it left off as it dominated Celeste, 73- Austin Terry placed second overall in the 165-pound The Bulldogs placed second overall with top 15 finished 33. weight class with a total lift of 1,005 pounds, and Cedric from Steven Stone (seventh), Trent Granberry (eighth), Joel The seventh-ranked Longhorns (33-2) led, 17-13, after Davis led the competition with 1,475 pounds lifted and Upchurch (13th) and Kenneth Allison (14th). For the Lady the first quarter of play and left no doubt as they outscored set personal bests in squat (610 pounds) and deadlift (530 Bulldogs Claire Bates and Chloe Philippi placed 13-14. Celeste, 22-2, in the second frame to take a, 39-15, lead into pounds) in the Super Heavy Weight Class. the break. QC Archers Keldyn Schubert was lights out as he racked up 28 points L-K Basketball Queen City archers qualify for state-level competition and 10 assists, Casey Smith posted 13 points, Trevor Deel The Linden Kildare Tigers’ varsity boys’ basketball team Morris Upchurch Middle School and J.K. Hileman El- added 12 points and 10 rebounds and Kobe Bonner had has been on a roll since opening the season with back-to- ementary School recently participated in the Morris Up- eight points with eight boards. back losses. church Middle School Archery Tournament in order to L-K opened up the schedule with a 73-61 loss to DeKalb qualify to advance to the National Archery in the Schools Atlanta Basketball and then fell to New Boston 60-51. Program (NASP) state level competition held in Belton. Atlanta’s varsity boys’ basketball team wrapped up anoth- Since that time the Tigers have reeled off eight straight QC ISD will have 31 fourth -ninth grade students rep- er undefeated district schedule (12-0) and championship in wins. resenting the district at the state competition Mar. 26-27. consecutive seasons by beating New Boston, 71-45. That hot streak began with a narrow 52-51 win over The following students will represent Queen City at the Keyshawn Easter posted 17 points, Hunter Allen 15, Hooks on Nov. 23, followed by a 56-45 win over Maud on State NASP Archery Tournament: Daimion Collins 13 points with 14 blocks and 11 rebounds, Nov. 24. Fourth grade: Anna Leigh Young, Macy Snelgrove, JJ Fields 11 and Kameron Dickerson 11. The Tigers rolled Redwater 79-42 on Dec. 1, beat Hughes Kingston Boyter, Tanner Lund, Abigale Bickham and Springs Dec. 4, 53-25. Chris Brown. AMS Basketball L-K topped Ore City 52-34 Dec.5, and then ventured into Fifth grade: Caleb Kimble, Ryan Raines, Elizabeth Bick- Feb. 13, the AMS boys’ basketball programs wrapped up hostile territory Dec. 8, in northern Cass County taking on ham, Hunter Warren, Makenna Hamilton, Aden Bolt, Ma- its season against Paul Pewitt. a longtime rival, the Queen City Bulldogs. son Satterfield, Carson Caver and Gracie Alexander. Both the seventh grade A (13-0) and B (10-0) teams The Tigers escaped Queen City with a 50-43 victory. Sixth grade: Ty Waldon, Brenna Turbeville, Keeli Mainer finished the season as undefeated district champions, the Next up for the Tigers was a solid Paul Pewitt team but and Brayden Wiley. eighth grade A (9-4) team finished as district runner-up L-K breezed by the Brahmas 72-42 on Dec. 11. Seventh grade: Kade Burden, Bri Rivera, Bailey Endsley, and the eighth grade B (9-1) team claimed a district cham- L-K then beat Elysian Fields 62-33 Dec. 12. 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Whittington, Mason Campbell, Isaac Thomas and Brook- 43-34 lead going into the final quarter. linn Beers. In the fourth quarter the Longhorns put up a stampede Eighth grade: Aubrie Kiser and ninth grade: Clay Wal- of points as they outscored the Rabbits 28-15 en route to a don. 62-58 victory. Keldyn Schubert tossed in 27 points with eighth assists Wild Pigs Program and five boards, Nathan Parker added 13 points, Silas Mur- Texas carries the brunt of the hog dilemma with approxi- dock had 12 points with eight rebounds, Nos Gryder had mately 2.6 million feral hogs occupying 79 percent of Texas’ five points with five rebounds and Casey smith posted four landscape. points. In fact Texas has the largest estimated population of feral The Longhorns were 22-of-29 from the charity stripe. hogs existing in 253 of its 254 counties. For the Rabbs Alex Boston poured in 22 points, Daimion Feral hogs are an invasive, exotic species that cause ap- Collins added 18, Caleb Hamilton posted nine and Kamer- proximately $52 million in damages to Texas agriculture on Dickerson had six. producers annually. This estimate does not include damage to habitat used by native wildlife or suburban areas. Let there be light Extension education directed at landowners focuses on the adoption of best management practices in order to abate wild pig damage. To accomplish this goal, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension utilized one-on-one contacts, group educational meetings, Atlanta’s Jennifer Esster was crowned Homecoming method and result demonstrations, mass media and web- Queen and Daimion Collins was crowned King during sites in order to disseminate research-based information to football season. landowners in particular with a secondary audience of the general public. Cass County AgriLife Extension Office purchased a BoarBuster trap. With that in the works Rymel included a bounty program dubbed the Wild Pig Abatement Program which took off in January of last year.

Bloomburg Basketball Bloomburg’s Lady Wildcats topped Trinity Christian 54-43 Nov. 6, with Haylee Breedlove scoring 22 points, Jacee Glasgow posting a double-double with 12 points, 17 rebounds, seven assist and three blocks, Cassie Glasgow adding 14 points with eight rebounds and four blocks, and Bloomburg made school history when it put up lights at Braylee Harrist recording two points and five boards and its softball field for the first time. the Lady Wildcats received buckets from Dai’lynn Gearlds and Kenzie LaDuke. HOCO Royalty Bloomburg’ also beat Maud 59-27 Nov. 20, as Haylee Linden-Kildare’s Vincent Peters was crowned King and Breedlove and Jacee Glasgow scored 14 points apiece and Nancy Pena Castillo was crowned Queen. Cassie Glasgow chipped in 12 points of her own. The Lady Wildcats also thumped Sulphur Bluff, 53-43, Dec. 8, with Cassie Glasgow posting 25 points and both Ja- cee Glasgow and Haylee Breedlove putting up nine points apiece. The Lady Wildcats then posted a, 53-25, stomping of Av- ery Dec. 18, with Cassie Glasgow pouring in 27 and both Jacee Glasgow and Haylee Breedlove recording six points each.

Hall of Fame

Bloomburg’s Madison Clayton was crowned Homecom- ing Queen and Rylan Parker was named Basketball Beau for the 2019-2020 school year. McLeod’s Audrey Pena was crowned Homecoming Queen and Trevor Deel was crowned Homecoming King.

Atlanta Atlanta Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2020 was Randy Jackson, Ted Thompson and Dee Dee Henderson.

Rabbs – ’Horns Two Cass County basketball powers collided Nov. 20, when the sixth-ranked McLeod Longhorns hosted the eighth-ranked Atlanta Rabbits. Both teams are ranked in its respective classes and did not disappoint in this contest. The first quarter of play ended with a 9-all tie, but a 19-12 run for Atlanta in the second frame put the Rabbs up 28-21 at the half. Queen City’s Connor Alexander and Maddy Parker were A close battle of 15-13 in the third stanza gave Atlanta a crowned Homecoming King and Queen. 10 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Basketball

By Tim Emmons [email protected]

McLeod 92, Clarksville 51 McLeod blasted Clarksville, 92-51, Jan. 2, with Casey Smith pouring in 21, Silas Murdock 18, Kel- dyn Schubert 17, Nos Gryder 13 and Nathan Park- er nine. The JV team rolled 39-17 with McClain scoring eight and Teer seven.

McLeod 72, Clarksville 17 The Lady Longhorns hammered Clarksville, 72- 17, with Kaitlyn Cross scoring 19, Chassie Gryder 14, Gracie Lance 12, Cary Mat eight and Sibbie Comer seven.

McLeod 70, Union Grove 51 Keldyn Schubert nearly quadruple-doubled in the Longhorns’, 7-0-51, route of Union Grove Dec. 30. Schubert finished with a triple-double after posting 18 points with 10 boards, 10 assists and seven steals. Nos Gryder added 14 points and Silas Murdock turned in 12 points. The JV team rolled to a 44-20 win over Union Grove with Kannon Dempsey scoring 14 and Jax- on Smith eight.

McLeod 59, Tenaha 33 The Longhorns beat Tenaha, 59-33, on Dec. 31, with Keldyn Schubert tossing in 20 points and posting 10 assists. He also had eight boards and eight steals. Casey Smith added 13 and Nos Gryder had 10.

Sports Calendar

Atlanta High School McLeod High School Jan. 12 – VB, VG, JVG vs. Paul Pewitt - 5 p.m. Jan. 8 - VB, VG, JVB, JVG at Simms JB – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 – Soccer vs. Liberty-Eylau – 5:30 p.m. Jan. 12 - VB, VG, JVB vs. Linden-Kildare - 5 p.m. Jan. 14 – Atlanta Iron Invitational (Powerlifting) Jan. 15 - VB, VG, JVB, JVG at Detroit – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14-16 – Waskom Tournament (Soccer) Jan. 15 – VB, VG, JVB vs. DeKalb - 5 p.m. McLeod Junior High Jan. 7 – JHB, JHG vs. Detroit – 5 p.m. Atlanta Middle School Jan. 14 – JHB, JHG at Maud – 5 p.m. Jan. 7 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Queen City – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 14 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Redwater – 4:30 p.m. Queen City High School Jan. 7 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Queen City – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 8 – VB, VG, JVB at DeKalb – 5 p.m. Jan. 14 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Redwater – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 12 – VB, VG, JVG vs. Redwater – 5 p.m. Jan. 15 – VB, VG, JVB vs. New Boston – 5 p.m. Bloomburg High School Jan. 12 – VG, VB vs. Yantis – 5:30 p.m. Queen City Middle School (MUMS) Jan. 15 – VG, VB at Sulphur Bluff – 5:30 p.m. Jan. 7 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at Atlanta – 4:30 p.m. Jan. 7 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. Atlanta – 4:30 p.m. Bloomburg Junior High Jan. 14 – Boys 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B vs. New Boston – 4:30 Jan. 7 – JHG, JHB vs. Union Hill – 5 p.m. p.m. Jan. 14 – JHG, JHB vs. Avery – 5 p.m. Jan. 14 – Girls 7A, 7B, 8A, 8B at New Boston – 4:30 p.m. Linden-Kildare High School Jan. 8 – VB, VG, JVB vs. Maud – 5 p.m. *Schedules are apt to change at any time. Check Jan. 12 - VB, VG, JVB at McLeod – 5 p.m. school websites or Facebook pages on game day for Jan. 15 – VB, VG, JVB vs. Clarksville – 5 p.m. any changes or cancellations that may occur.*

Linden-Kildare Junior High Jan. 7 – 8g, 8b at Clarksville – 5 p.m. Jan. 14 – 8g, 8b vs. James Bowie – 5 p.m.

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OBITUARIES

JACKIE LOUISE ICENHOWER also Troup 369 Pelican Council, Springhill, Louisiana. She enjoyed working in her yard, playing bridge, fishing and February 6, 1963 - December 21, 2020 was an avid birdwatcher. She was described by her family as “Wonderful Nana”. She was preceded in death by her Jackie Louise Icenhow- husband, Norman Arrington; two sisters, Syble Park- er, age 57, of Texarkana, er, Thelma Moss; three brothers, Doyal Nichols, Elmer Texas, died Monday, De- “Buck” Nichols, and Glynn Nichols. I was at the post office the other day. It was a cember 21, 2020, in a local She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Starnes and Monday, typically Monday is a busy day for me hospital. Jackie was born husband Larry of Atlanta, Texas; brother, Kenneth Nich- and normally a productive day. I hit Mondays February 6, 1963, in Mena, ols of Blue Ridge, Texas; sisters, Wanda Jo Hudson and running, emptying the in box like a “boss” and this Arkansas to MC Frachi- husband John of Blue Ridge, Texas, Sandra Gibbons, of Monday was no different. seur and Rena Reid Frach- Mesquite, Texas; two grandchildren, Patrick Starnes and The trip to the post office is where my Monday iseur. She graduated from wife Karie of Corpus Christi, Texas, Jason Starnes and Gillham High School and pumped the brakes on my efficiency. wife April of Texarkana, Arkansas; three great-grand- I love the post office and I am convinced a post- met her husband and high children, Landon Starnes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Emily age stamp is the best value of anything in our school sweetheart, Kenneth, while attending his father’s Starnes of Corpus Christi, Texas, Forrest Starnes of Nor- church, Holly Grove Baptist, in Grannis, Arkansas. They folk, Virginia; and a number of other relatives. modern economy. were married for thirty-eight joyful years. Graveside services were at 3 p.m., Monday, January 4, Whenever I send a letter (I love sending and Jackie earned her bachelor’s degree from then East 2021 at Rosewood Cemetery, Rosewood, Texas, under the getting mail so I send a lot) for the paltry price Texas State University before obtaining her master’s de- direction of Hanner Funeral Service. of fifty-five cents I always think about how many gree from Texas Women’s University. She taught English Visitation was Monday, January 4, 2021, from 12:30 pm people have to touch that letter before it gets to its for many years at local schools including NAI, Arkansas to 1:30 pm at Hanner Funeral Service. final destination. High School and Redwater High School. For the last fif- Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralservice. It’s gotta be a lot of people and all for fifty-five teen years, she served as the director for the Atlanta Public com. cents. I’m sorry I have digressed. Library, Atlanta, Texas. ______Jackie was involved in many civic groups including = = = Back to my story. the Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of Yes, I was cruising through my day and then I the Confederacy, and the Atlanta Rotary Club. She was a ROBERT BUZBEE got in line at the USPS. I was number six, wear- member of the women’s singing group, Four States Fusion Sept. 21, 1934 – Jan. 3, 2021 ing my mask and social distancing, waiting. And and absolutely loved family vacations at her favorite beach while I was waiting I was watching. in Dauphin Island, Alabama. Robert Joyce Buzbee, age Watching the lady in front of me without her An accomplished seamstress, Jackie who was known as 86, of Atlanta, Texas, went mask, talking on her phone. “Sugar” to her granddaughters, had already begun teach- to be with the Lord Sunday, I was watching the guy at the front of the line ing them to quilt and sew. She made many beautiful quilts January 03, 2021, at his resi- not stand in the designated place the federal gov- through the years which are now treasures for her family. dence surrounded by family. ernment had told him to stand, I thought he’s a Along with quilting, she enjoyed needlework, tatting, and Robert was born Septem- crocheting as well. ber 21, 1934, in Cass County, rule breaker (I’m a rule follower) and I’m glad he Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and one Texas, to Robert and Stella doesn’t go to my church (just kidding). brother, David Frachiseur. Mae Buzbee. He was a retired Then I was watching a guy ship a package, he Survivors include her loving husband, Kenneth Icen- Cass County Commissioner. was inside, standing at the counter (he dropped hower of Texarkana; her children, Jeri Ward and her hus- Earlier in life he was a butch- his glasses on the floor and I was wishing I had a band, Jerry of Paris, Texas, Reid Icenhower and Molly er and did custom processing can of Lysol to help him out). Icenhower both of Texarkana; two granddaughters, Ella as well as working at Lone I wondered what was in the package and where Ward and Audrey Ward of Paris, Texas; five siblings, Kathy Star Steel. He enjoyed spending time hunting, fishing and it was going, maybe it was a late Christmas gift. Weston of Sidney, Arkansas, Richard Frachiseur of Gran- loved to talk never meeting a stranger. He was preceded Yikes! I think I might have crossed the line of be- nis, Arkansas, Gwen Lavender of Texarkana, Arkansas, in death by his wife. Joyce Buzbee; sons, Rodney Buzbee, ing nosey. Bonita Smith of DeQueen, Arkansas and Roberta Young- Donald Buzbee; two sisters, Melba Brown, Opal Gardner; blood of Watson, Oklahoma; and numerous nieces, neph- and his parents. My point of this rambling is that these people ews and friends. He is survived by two sons, Steven Buzbee and wife looked sad, liked they were just trying to get by? Visitation was from 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, December Vickie of Atlanta, Texas; Jeff Buzbee and wife Kathy of At- Maybe a lot of folks are just trying to get by, you 27, 2020, at Chapelwood Funeral Home. lanta, Texas; two brothers, Troy “Bo” Buzbee of Atlanta, know just trying to pay the bills? Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, De- Texas, Bobby Glenn Buzbee of Atlanta, Texas; two sisters, Just trying to keep our cars running and the cember 28, 2020, at Chapelwood Funeral Home with Rev. Frankie Crooks of Atlanta, Texas, Brenda Schemmerhorn lights on in our homes? We are trying to raise our Joe Owens and Rev. Micah Mauldin officiating. of Atlanta, Texas; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchil- kids or grandkids the best we can. Burial followed at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Holly Grove dren; and other relatives. We are just trying to get through our days as Cemetery, Grannis, Arkansas. Graveside services were at 12:00 pm, Tuesday, January 5, best we can and as safely as we can? In many ways ______2021 at Courtland Cemetery under the direction of Han- = = = just trying to survive. ner Funeral Service with Bro. Billy Dupree officiating. For some people maybe hope (confidence) and NORA BELLE ARRINGTON Visitation was Tuesday, January 5, 2021, from 10 am to 11 am, at Hanner Funeral Service. optimism (faith) have left the building, listen can July 16, 1938 – Jan. 1, 2021 Those wishing to memorialize Robert may make con- we talk? tributions to the Alzheimer’s Alliance, Tristate Area, 100 If we follow Jesus our approach to our daily lives Nora Belle Arrington, age Memory Lane, Texarkana, Texas 74403. must not be tied to our outward circumstance. It 82, of Atlanta, Texas, went Guest registry is available at www.hannerfuneralser- sounds too simple but God is not only bigger than to be with the Lord Friday, vice.com. our problems but He is also in charge. January 1, 2021 in a local ______= = ______Last time I checked God is still in the business of adult care facility. = Nora was born July 16, turning our water into wine and multiplying what 1938, in Gilmer, Texas, to is in the food pantry. God’s desire is not for us to Jasper and Jewel Nichols. be depressed or anxious about anything (Matthew She was a Homemaker and 6). a member of First Baptist Hebrews 11:6 says, we can’t please God without Church, Atlanta. She taught faith. And verse 1 of that same passage describes Sunday school for years in Springhill, Louisiana and Tex- faith as things hoped (confidence in) for and the arkana, Arkansas, she was also a Girl Scout Troup Leader assurance of things we do not see (yet). Every- of Troup 386, Conifer Council, Texarkana, Arkansas and body says they have faith and yet Peter is the only one that got out of the boat that day and walked on liverance. Patience- someone ca- water (Matthew 14). But God says “Be still, pable of bearing affliction Go ahead, express your faith today. and you shall see the calmly, to endure hard- Get out of the boat, walk with confidence, be salvation of the Lord!” ship or inconvenience hopeful, God is for you and not against you (Ro- All the promises of God without complaining. mans 8:31). You may have to wait, but while you are Yes! And we can No grumbling, no are waiting, watch to see where God is at work and God’s word will not fail. do All things through complaining, but trust- join Him there. Run this What he said, he meant Christ that strengths us! ing God in all things. He told me to tell you that. Go get’em! it, and he will bring it to Romans 15:4 - For Proclaiming Gods good- race with pass. whatsoever things were ness to us, in all he bless- Run this race with pa- written aforetime were es us with. To be content patience tience, we will reap if we written for our learning, with whatsoever we have. faint not. So many falling that we through patience 1 Thessalonians 1:3 - by the wayside, so many and comfort of the Scrip- Remembering without By Shellie Drayton we started out with, are tures might have hope. ceasing your work of Pearl of Great Price Tabernacle no longer with us. Jesus We can stand on Gods faith, and labor of love, said, In this world we word, but we must do it and patience of hope in God knows what we would have tribulation, with patience! our Lord Jesus Christ, in need, he knows what we but be of good cheer, Verse 5 - Now the God the sight of God and our are going through and for he has overcome the of patience, and consola- Father. how long it’s going to world. tion, grant you to be like- Hebrews 10:36 - For take to get through it. If you trust in him, you minded one toward an- you have need of pa- In all things, we must will be an overcomer. other according to Christ tience, that, after you trust God. He knows to- Run this race with pa- Jesus. have done the will of morrow, he knows our tience, but we don’t seem Husbands and wives God, you might receive future, he even knows the to have patience for any- must be patient with the promise. number of hairs on our thing. We want it all right each other, patient with Saints, keep running, head. He sees every spar- now, today! We don’t our children, patient keep going forward, let row that falls, why do we want to wait upon the with fellow Saints, and us run this race with pa- think he can’t take care of Lord, and that’s when we remember all the times tience, do not fall by the us. He said “Let there be”, get in trouble, because God was patient with us. wayside, for we shall reap and there it was! we get anxious and im- He is a God of patience if we faint not! He’s the creator and patient. and love, and he will not maker of all things, what We will run ahead of throw you away. Come join us at Pearl an awesome God we the Lord, because we 2 Timothy 2:24 - And of Great Price Tabernacle, serve, and he wants us to don’t think God is mov- the servant of the Lord 212 County Road 2232 in trust him. Trust his word, ing fast enough, and we must not strive, but be Douglassville. Call 430- he won’t fail. Heaven and get in trouble. Then we gentle unto all men, apt 342-4829 for prayer. earth will pass away, but cry unto the Lord for de- to teach, patient. 12 – Journal-Sun Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Lost Battalion

On August 27, 1940, as World War II en- the battalion acted as ground crew for the MONDAY gulfed both Europe and the Orient, a joint Nineteenth Heavy Bombardment Group, J. E. MANNING AMERICAN LEGION POST 258 meets at 6:30 p.m. the resolution of the United States Congress which had been forced to leave its origi- second Monday of each month. The building is located at 320 N. Louise St. authorized President Franklin D. Roosevelt nal support sections at Clark Field when in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-3081. to federalize the National Guard. Within fleeing the Philippines. Shortly, when the CASS COUNTY PATRIOTS meet at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every days, Roosevelt issued orders for the mo- bomb group was ordered to Australia, the month at Amigo Juan Mexican Café on Loop 59 in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-6610. bilization of several state National Guard flyers asked their leaders to allow the Tex- THE ATLANTA AREA WOMEN’S CLUB meets at 5:30 p.m. the second units. ans to accompany them to Australia, since Monday of each month at the Queen City United Methodist Church fel- The Texas National Guard began its tour they were desperately needed. But the Sec- lowship hall. The church is located at 304 Marietta St. in Queen City. of duty as the Thirty-sixth Infantry Divi- ond Battalion was left in Java to support the THE QUEEN CITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION meets at 6 p.m. the first sion, United States Army, by reporting for morale of the people there. The unit earned Monday of every month at Catfish King. For more info. call 903-796-6108. federal active duty to Camp Bowie, near the title of “Lost Battalion” because they LINDEN: Brownwood, in the autumn were not evacuated with LINDEN CITY COUNCIL meets at 6 p.m. the second Monday of each of 1940. other military forces month at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman. Pub- Within weeks, the new The Dutch surrendered lic is invited to participate in open forum. division increased its man- the islands on March 8, SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. every Monday at the Mary Daughety Senior Center, 507 S. Kaufman in power from 11,737 officers 1942. Linden. Classes are free. For info, call 903-756-5193 or 903-756-8880. and men to nearly 15,800 The Japanese impris- by the addition of new of- oned the Texans, along with TUESDAY ficers and Selective Service 5,500 British and Austra- 903 ARTISANS meets the first Tuesday of every month @ 6:00 pm. We inductees from Texas and lian troops, at a camp called meet at the Abundant Life Church , 610 South Louise, Atlanta. the surrounding states. The TanJong Priok, near Batavia. ECCSRA meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Queen City division participated in ma- Five weeks later the battal- United Methodist Church fellowship hall located at 304 Marietta St. neuvers in Louisiana during ion marched to a new pris- FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY meets at 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of each the summer of 1941. on known as Bicycle Camp, month at the Atlanta Library. After the Thirty-sixth re- where they encountered the BIVINS COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. the turned from the war games, first of many acts of Japanese first Tuesday of each month. The center is located off Hwy 43 on FM 1841 the army alerted the Sec- brutality. in Bivins. For more info, call 903-796-9906. ond Battalion, 131st Field On October 2, 1942, near- THE CASS COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY meets on the sec- Artillery, for assignment. ly 200 battalion members ond Tuesday of each month in the fellowship hall of First United Method- On the evening of Novem- were marched on board ship ist Church in Queen City.6:30 p.m. A light meal and beverages are always served. The church is located on the corner of Marietta and Fourth Streets ber 10, 1941, the battalion and transferred to Singa- in Queen City. For more info, call 903-796-3081. entrained at Camp Bowie pore. Nine days later most DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP meets at 1 p.m. every third Tuesday in en route to the West Coast; of the remaining members the Conference Center inside the Medical Plaza Building at CHRISTUS eleven days later the unit followed, and the group was St. Michael Hospital-Atlanta. The hospital is located at 1007 S. William boarded the United States reunited at Changi Barracks St. in Atlanta; the Medical Plaza may be accessed via Pinecrest Drive. For more info, call 903-799-3004. army transport Republic at POW camp, formerly a Brit- OAK GROVE QUILTING CLUB meets from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every San Francisco and joined a ish army post, before being Tuesday The venue is on CR 2328, 1 mile from Hwy 43 South of Atlanta. convoy bound for the Phil- shipped to Moulmein, Bur- For more info, call 903-846-5192. ippines. ma, on January 11, 1943. HOUR OF PRAYER is offered every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. at a The Republic was sailing The Texans traveled by new location, the Atlanta Church of God, located at 19730 FM 1841. Every- west of Hawaii on December train to Thanbyuzayat, Bur- one is invited to come and go freely and to pray for our city, county, state, 7, 1941, when the troops learned of the Japanese attack on ma, and immediately began work on the Japanese “Railroad nation and our leaders. For more info, call the church at 903-796-7807. Pearl Harbor. of Death,” which ultimately connected Burma to Bangkok, NIMBLE THIMBLE QUILT CLUB meets from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Tuesday at the Atlanta Public Library, which is located at the corner of The convoy, still proceeding toward the Philippine Is- Siam. The unit labored in various work camps on the rail- N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-799-7870. lands, which were under attack from another Japanese road, including assisting on the famous “Bridge over the LINDEN: force, received orders to sail to Brisbane, Australia; the River Kwai,” and suffered numerous casualties and deaths. LINDEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE meets every FIRST ships arrived there on December 22. Six days later, the bat- Seventy thousand Allied prisoners of all nationalities per- Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Garden Club. talion was ordered to board a Dutch ship, the Bloemfon- ished on the project. LEDC BOARD OF DIRECTORS meets every third Tuesday of the tein, and sail to Surabaya, Java, to provide ground support In 1944 the Japanese transferred some of the Texans to month at noon at the LEDC offices located at 201 N. Main in Linden. The for an army air force unit. prison camps in Cambodia and Vietnam and others to public is invited to attend. The Texans arrived on January 11, 1942, the same day Bangkok, where the survivors of the Second Battalion re- CASS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Justice of the Peace Court- the Japanese began invading the Dutch islands. Initially, mained for the rest of the war. room in the Law Enforcement and Justice Center on Hwy. 8 in Linden. CASS COUNTY RETIRED SCHOOL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION meets at 2 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. MARY DAUGHETY SENIOR CENTER hosts a 42 Tournament the third and fourth Tuesday of each month. Registration starts at 1 p.m. The venue is located at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For info, call 903-490-1774 or 903-756-5000. CADDO WILDFLOWER CHAPTER OF THE NATIVE PLANT SOCI- ETY OF TEXAS meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Mary Daughety Senior Citizen Center at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For info, call 903-835-5532. WEDNESDAY ATLANTA LIONS CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Italian Restau- rant at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. KILDARE GARDEN GROUP meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Kildare Community Center, located on County Road 1779 in Kildare. THURSDAY ATLANTA AREA ROTARY CLUB meets at noon weekly at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant, located at 210 N. East St. in Atlanta. CASS COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS meet at 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday of each month in the Conference Room at CHRISTUS St. Mi- chael Hospital-Atlanta, which is located at 1102 S. William Street. NUTRITION AND WELLNESS GROUP meets from 1 to 2 p.m. every second Thursday at the Atlanta Public Library. Bring a lunch. The library is located at the corner of N. West and Hiram Streets in Atlanta. For info, call 903-796-7027. VFW POST 5870 meets at 6 p.m. the second Thursday of each month. The venue is located one-and-a-half miles past Atlanta High School on FM 251. For more info, call 903-799-6828. LINDEN: THE LINDEN LIONS CLUB meets every Thursday at noon at the Coun- ty Seat Café, at 109 N. Main in Linden. For more info, call 903-814-1482. MARY DAUGHETY SENIOR CENTER hosts a 42 Tournament the second Thursday of each month. Registration starts at 1 p.m. The venue is located at 507 S. Kaufman in Linden. For more info, call 903-799-8621. THE LINDEN GARDEN CLUB meets every third Thursday of the month at the Linden Garden Club building at 300 East Houston st Linden at 11:30. All are welcome.

FRIDAY ATLANTA PUBLIC LIBRARY offers knitting classes from 10 a.m. to noon weekly. The library is located at 101 W. Hiram in Atlanta. For more info, call 903-796-2112. HUFFINES COMMUNITY CENTER hosts a community singing at 6 p.m. the last Friday of the month at the Huffines Community Center, which is located south of Atlanta on FM 251. For info call 903-796-9440. LINDEN: SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAM classes meet from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. every Friday at the Mary Daughety Senior Center, 507 S. Kaufman in Lin- den. Classes are free. For info, call 903-756-5193 or 903-756-5000. SATURDAY CENTER GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH will host a gospel singing at 6 p.m. the first Saturday of each month with dinner and program at 7 p.m. The church is located on CR 1123 off Hwy 8 in Linden. For more info, call 903-556-4117. RADIO AMATEURS OF CASS COUNTY meet at 8:30 a.m. every third Saturday at the Hall-Miller Airport Lounge in Atlanta for a pancake breakfast. For info, call 903-796-2192. LINDEN: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF LINDEN offers a recovery support group at 4 p.m. weekly. The discussion balances Biblical teaching and a 12-step philosophy in a program that addresses drug and alcohol addiction. The church is located at 105 W. Graham in Linden. Call 903-756-5517. Events may be submitted to [email protected]. Notices are not guaranteed to run, according to space available. Please send at least one week ahead of the event. Deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. Events may be submitted to [email protected]. Notices are not guaranteed to run, according to space available. Please send at least one week ahead of the event. Deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Journal-Sun – 13

Photo by Phyllis Warren J.K. Hileman fourth grade authors in Mrs. Williams’ writing classes ﬁnished their ﬁnal copies and illustrations for the book they are publishing, “Are You As THANKFUL As A 4th Grader?”

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By Tim Emmons Best Shot The Buffaloes got the last in-and-year-out by a team [email protected] laugh in the 2001 Big 12 heavily accented with Tex- Championship game with a ans playing over the border If you live in Cass County, you I love football. 39-37 win over Texas. in crimson colors. are eligible to submit your photos, along with description, to: I loved it before I was a That was the last time Col- That coupled with a loss to [email protected] Sport’s Editor and I’ll love it orado beat the Longhorns. Iowa State and TCU is one for a chance to have your photo printed in the after my pen runs dry…or Texas won the 2004 reason the Longhorns were newspaper! Photos must be at least 1 MB in size when my computer dies. matchup 31-7 and then won playing in the Alamodome and in focus. No nudity or lewd images will be Last year was marred by the 2005 contest 42-17. this year. accepted. Winning photo will be judged on a horrible pandemic which Texas returned the favor Other than the 59-3 content, concept, lighting and clarity. is still affecting people and of the Big 12 Championship smacking of UTEP in the families worldwide. loss in 2001 by toasting Col- season opener all of Texas’ The fact that football sea- orado 70-3 in the 2005 Big games were decided by eight son happened at all was a 12 Championship. points or less win or lose. miracle after COVID-19 That’s the year Vince Colorado, or “Cahlarah- shutdown baseball, softball Young led the Longhorns duh” depending on who you and track last spring. to its first championship ask, has 22 Texans on the WEEKLY PHOTO CONTEST 2021 With the necessary steps since Darrel K. Royal’s 1970 roster. That’s second to 24 taken to ensure safety in championship team. kids from its own state. most places, players donned In 2008 and 2009 the The Buffaloes opened the WILL RETURN NEXT WEEK pads, helmets and uniforms Longhorns topped Colo- season on fire by beating with a strong hope they rado by identical scores of UCLA, Stanford, San Diego could play a complete sea- 38-14. State and Arizona. son. It’s been 11 years since the COVID-19 knocked out Watch our Facebook page each While it wasn’t that way two teams met mainly be- a few of its games but the for some teams most squads cause in 2010 Colorado left final two of the season I’m Wednesday for the post that says played through its entire the Big 12 for the Pac 10. sure the Buffs would like to schedule and the 1A-4A Hopefully, the two schools forget. “HIT US WITH YOUR BEST SHOT”. You state playoffs and champi- can put something togeth- Colorado lost to Utah 38- onships went off without a er so that Shawn and I can 21 before its 55-23 loss to will have until Friday at 5:00 PM to hitch. have memories of our two Texas. submit ONE ORIGINAL photo taken College football’s land- teams playing one another Both teams are better than scape looked different as again. records indicate and that by you. well simply because most I still believe that relaying made for a great matchup of the Power 5 conferences all of this information to this year. played only a few games him is vital. Since Shawn and I have overall. So how did Texas get to only known each other I’m not going to get into this point of playing at the through one meeting I can the Ohio State saga but my dome for the second straight safely say…Tim 1, Shawn 0. Publisher Shawn Larson season? If he’s not happy with thought it’d be fun to do a Unfortunately losing to that score I can remind post-write-up on the Texas/ other teams on the schedule him of the game score one Colorado game. puts your team on a path to more time and how it was With a strong Aggie, Ar- a lesser-known bowl come achieved. kansas and LSU presence “bowling” season. Like I’ve said, these are vi- here in northeast Texas I It’s hard to watch a team tal facts and information he feel like an outcast when I with such a talented ros- needs to know. mention my favorite team is ter as Texas get beat year- Texas. Since Shawn is from Colo- rado and his favorite college team is the Buffaloes I don’t seem like the only outcast around now. Like that 12-point The two teams met up this year in the Alamo Bowl. buck, you don’t Shawn told me he’d call to see how I was doing after the game was over with hopes want to let this his Buffaloes could win the contest. offer get away. With Texas’ issues brew- ing since 2009 and the score sitting at 17-10 ‘Horns at the half, I was thinking he could be right. The Longhorns took over in the second half and won convincingly 55-23. I didn’t rub it in when I saw Shawn next. I simply reminded him of the game, 40 MPH top speed Gas powered the score and the fact that the second half outburst was sparked by the play of a freshman running back and a sophomore quarterback. No harm in relaying those facts. Save now on the fast, durable Sidekick, featuring best-in-class acceleration and Since we are ultra-com- petitive I count this as Tim handling with cargo*. Stop in for a test drive today. 1, Shawn 0. This goes for any sports Texas and Colorado may be involved in against one another. DOWN APR MONTHS The Longhorns and Buffa- $0 0% 60 loes have been playing since 1940 but have only met up OR 19 times in those 80 years. The ’Horns own a 12-7 series lead. SAVE Texas won the initial $2,200 meeting 39-7 in 1940 and followed that up the next VISIT US TODAY FOR THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER year with a 34-6 decision. The two teams didn’t meet again until 1946 when the ’Horns dismantled the Buf- faloes 76-0. Twenty-nine years later in 1975, the teams met again and Texas won that game 38-21. The teams didn’t meet again until 1989 and it was that game in which Colora- do won its first victory over Texas with a 27-6 win. Colorado won the next KubotaUSA.com five games which was spo- *Class is based on these models: Polaris Ranger XP 900, John Deere XUV835M & Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXR. The handling comparison was performed on the FSAE SKIDPAD course in gravel conditions. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2020. $0 Down, 0% A.P.R. fi nancing for up to 60 months or customer instant rebates of $2,200 are available on purchases of new Kubota RTV-XG850 Series equipment from radic in the ‘90s. participating dealers’ in-stock inventory. 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