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Atlanta Citizens Journal (Cass County)
Is God Dead? Why God won’t go away
Last week we began to look at the research findings of two neuro-physicians who conducted extensive research studying the relationship between human consciousness and “the persistent particularly human longing to connect with something larger than ourselves.” Darwinians have long argued that religion is simply a human invention that evolved to serve as a coping mechanism in a cruel world. Nietzsche even went so far as to claim that God “needs himself and makes himself necessary. He is a type of circulus vitiosus deus” (God is a vicious circle). Likewise, since religion is a mythical creation of the evolving human mind,...
Early fall is a busy time deer hunters, archery and MLD seasons underway
, Texas big game hunting’s version of the fall classic is here. And so are the signs of the times. Sept. 28 marked the opening of Texas’ Archery Only and Managed Lands Deer season for whitetails statewide. The start of general season is just around corner, Nov. 2. Deer camps are bustling. Never mind the shaky economy, price of groceries and upcoming presidential election that have plenty of folks on edge these days. Let’s talk a little deer hunting to ease the nerves and set the stage for what has been forecast to be a very promising hunting season, thanks to banner...
Atlanta burns White Oak 71-40 in first district tilt
Atlanta hosted White Oak for its first district game of the year last Friday night. White Oak took a 67-0 torching last year against the Rabbs but looked much improved in this contest. The Rabbs celebrated Homecoming and then went to work as Atlanta won the slugfest 71-40. First Quarter Atlanta won the toss and deferred to the second half. White Oak came out blazing as they scored on its first drive of the game in just four plays. The Roughnecks went 81 yards and the drive ended with a 61-yard pass play for a score. White Oak hit the point after and went up 7-0 with...
Rabbit, Bull, Bear, Beware
, HALL OF FAME Yes, the headline certainly fits Richard “Bull” Johnson as you read through this article it will become clear. Johnson was one of the most accomplished and versatile Atlanta Rabbit football players in school history. As a player and coach his career in Athletics spanned twenty years during the 1940’s and 50’s. I have been unable to find out when and how Richard was first referred to as Bull during his adult life. Write ups in the local Citizens Journal during the 1940 and 1941 seasons refer to him as Richard or Dickie. At Baylor as a football freshman,...
Lady Rabb comes full circle
, HALL OF FAME Last Spring Atlanta ISD hired Melissa Waddell to be the next Lady Rabbs Volleyball Coach. The move completes quite a journey for Coach Waddell who graduated from Atlanta High School in the class of 1995. From there she went on to college in Marshall at East Texas Baptist University (ETBU). Graduating from there in 1999, Melissa began a coaching career which has spanned 25 years. Now she returns to continue where she began with the Lady Rabbs. In addition, as she takes on the new job she will be inducted into the Atlanta Athletics Hall of Fame...
November 5 voting information announced
Cass County Clerk Amy Varnell has announced voting information for the November 5 election. There are no local contested races this year. Sample ballots can be found on the Elections page of the county website: www.co.cass. tx.us Election day is November 5. Polls are open on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m Early voting will be held October 21 – November 1. There are three early voting locations: • Linden at the Voting Building located at 227 E. Rush St • Atlanta at the North East Texas Property Management Building 101 E Pinecrest corner of Highways 43 and 77 • Hughes...
The dipping law and vat bombings in Cass County
Almost any Texan can tell the story of the development of the cattle industry in Texas after the Civil War. The driving of great herds to market has made legends of these early cattlemen. At first these cattle droves were destined for Missouri, but as the country became more populated and the rail lines extended west so did the cattle trails. As these cattle drives moved north, people in these northern states began to realize that every time one of the Texas herds passed through the general area of northern domesticated cows many of these would die with what was called...
Preview Week 5
, , , , , Atlanta vs. White Oak Atlanta hosts White Oak for its first district game this Friday night at Atlanta Rabbit Stadium. Atlanta also celebrates Homecoming that evening, and the Atlanta Education Foundation event. These two programs have only met eight times and four of those meetings happened in the 1940’s. White Oak has a 5-3 lead in the series but Atlanta has won the past two contests including a 67-0 thumping last year. Last week Atlanta won 60-17 over Mount Vernon and White Oak beat Queen City 35-34 in OT. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Linden-Kildare vs. Celeste Linden-Kildare hosts Celeste this Friday evening at Jack Hetherington-Tiger Stadium. The two teams have never met before this season when the UIL moved Celeste into the Tigers’ district. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Queen City vs. Hooks Queen City hosts Hooks this Friday night as the Bulldogs open its district schedule against the Hornets. History in the series hasn’t been kind to the Bulldogs as Hooks leads the set 30-4. QC’s last win over the Hornets was in 2013 and coming into this meeting Hooks has won six straight versus the Bulldogs. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
Area lithium efforts receive 450 million
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s “Investing in America” agenda, “the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected projects across 14 states to boost the domestic production of advanced batteries and battery materials nationwide. The portfolio of selected projects, once fully contracted, are projected to support over 8,000 construction jobs and over 4,000 operating jobs.” The ArkLaTex area should benefit from a portion of the money as Vancouver-based Standard Lithium which already operates in the region and Houston-based TerraVolta Resources will receive 225 million dollars each “aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing of all segments of...
Let the Bells Toll
, , With one minute before 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, seven members of Trammel’s Trace Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution pulled themselves together on the front steps of the Atlanta Public Library. They were joined by two library personnel and three patrons. Off in the distance, the chimes of the Assembly of God Church began to toll. “One ... two ... three ...” It was the exact time for the celebration of Constitution Day for Constitution Week, designated by Public Law 915 for the president of the United States to proclaim. The timing was important. On...
FOR SAFETY’S SAKE
, September is designated as tree stand safety month by the Virginia-based Tree Stand Safety Awareness Foundation. Be smart about it and never throw caution to the wind when fooling around with tree stands, regardless of what month it is. One slip in safety etiquette is all it takes for a good day to turn tragic. That’s good advice from TSSA president Glen Mayhew of Bedford, VA. Think of Mayhew like the pied piper of tree stand safety nationwide. An assistant provost at Radford University in Roanoke, Mayhew also is passionate hunter and former firefighter/ paramedic who teaches hunter education classes on...
Atlanta Rabbits thrash Mount Vernon Tigers, 60-17
Atlanta made the long drive out to play Mount Vernon last Friday night at Don Meredith Stadium. The Tigers were winless going into the contest and were still winless when Atlanta left town with a big 60-17 victory. First Quarter Mount Vernon won the coin toss but deferred to the second half. Atlanta started off the game with a bang as Markeylin Batton picked up five yards on the ground followed by a 16-yard pass play from Peyton Harrison to CJ Whaley. After a 5-yard penalty against the Rabbs, Harrison hits Batton on a swing pass and Batton rumbles 59 yards for a score. CJ Whaley...
Rabbs fall to Hawks in season opener
, , Atlanta opened its 2024 football campaign against a tough Pleasant Grove team last Friday night. The Rabbs moved the ball at will and recovered a few Hawk fumbles but was unable to capitalize and fell to the Hawks 33-3. First Quarter The Hawks won the toss and elected to receive the ball first. PG runs the Wing-T which has brought them plenty of success in the past, but on the first set of downs they had to deal with senior bruiser Landon Johnson and freshman Dailen Collins. Johnson limited the Hawks running back to a 1-yard gain to open the game and Collins...
Know His Name
Names literally go back to the beginning of human existence. God named Adam, Adam named Eve. God even brought His creations to Adam for him to give them names. Names mean something. Whether it is an object, an animal, a human or a group of people. Names hold meaning. We are identified by our names. Our names are an integral part of our identity. It’s often the first thing mentioned when we introduce ourselves to others. Many biblical accounts explain the meaning of a person’s name, and those names were significant to who those individuals were or who they were to become. Jesus renamed...
Locale is the only known fact
, , The concrete post in front of Linden City Hall with its metal tag may not be the black monolith of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” but it has its own mystery. It can be described first by telling what it is not. It is not a benchmark survey monument or geodetic device as might be used by surveyors. It is not a political or government boundary line marker. It is, rather, a post and monument placed by the road builders to mark the special cooperative relation of the federal government and states in road construction. It marks the beginning of a...
Be Prepared - A motto to live by
Everyone knows that “Be Prepared” is the motto of the Boy Scouts. In an unpredictable world where natural disasters, accidents, and emergencies can strike without warning, being prepared is not just a choice – it’s a necessity. The ability to respond effectively in times of crisis is a testament to the strength and resilience of a community. Preparedness is the key to mitigating disaster impact. Preparedness is not about succumbing to fear; it’s about empowerment through knowledge and readiness. Understanding potential risks, having a well-thought-out emergency plan, and maintaining essential supplies are fundamental aspects of preparedness. When individuals and families are well-prepared,...
Preview Week 2
, , , , , Atlanta at Hooks On Friday, Sept. 6, the Rabbits travel to Hooks for a meeting with the Hornets. Atlanta and Hooks have been playing one another since 1949 and the Rabbs lead the series 27-9-1. The Rabbs won the first 11 games of the series with the Hornets and Hooks has never had more than a 4-game winning streak against Atlanta. The last time these two teams met was in 2019 and Hooks won that game by a touchdown. Since the turn of the century the two teams have only played four times with Atlanta winning 3-of-4. Hooks was 11-1, 6-0...
Secret weapons for fishing don’t exist
, , Fishermen are always looking for that silver bullet -- a secret weapon they believe will help them catch more fish or get the edge over others. The search often leads to the purchase of big expense items. In the end, many ultimately find out that silver bullets for fishing simply do not exist. It never hurts to own the best equipment your can afford, but there is no need to break the bank getting there. Fishermen catch fish. Not $500 fishing reels, $300 fishing rods, $30 lures and pretty boats. There is no substitute for fishing smart, on the water and...
Changes for the Linden-Kildare 2024-25 school year
, , , , , , , , , , , As Linden-Kildare students approach the 2024-25 school year there are several new things to look forward to and a few to get used to. Earlier this year Linden-Kildare CISD announced they were closing the Mae Luster Stephens Junior High immediately and most likely permanently. They moved students to the High School this school year. Earlier this year Rex Burks, the acting Linden Kildare CISD Superintendent, announced the move. At the time Burks said many parents were concerned about mixing the two campuses for safety reasons, however, even though the students were...
LEGAL REMINDERS
September 1 marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for the folks at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Time for Texas hunters and anglers to pay the piper and get their paperwork in order. New Texas hunting and fishing licenses, along with assorted stamp endorsements and permits valid for fiscal year 2024-25, went on sale statewide August 15. If you haven’t purchased a new license yet, you need to take care of business soon. Most current licenses and permits expire at midnight on August 31. The exceptions are year-from-purchase fishing licenses, lifetime licenses and Lake Texoma fishing licenses. Anyone planning to...
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