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By: Lauren Barnes

Northeast Texas Coalition Against Substance Abuse

Many parents wait until their children are in high school to talk about alcohol; however, research shows that parents should be starting these conversations before age 10. Of course, these discussions are better late than never, but the key when it comes to discussing alcohol is to start early and stick with it.

CASA of Titus, Camp and Morris Counties is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Michelle Martin as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by the Honorable Virginia Schnarr.

CASA of Titus, Camp and Morris Counties endeavors to provide trained volunteer advocates in all abuse/neglect foster care cases assigned by the Courts. Won’t you join us in our efforts to protect the most vulnerable children and end the child abuse and neglect epidemic? Speak up for those children by becoming a CASA Volunteer today. CASA Volunteer training begins April 11, 2016. Please call 903.717.8940 or visit www.casatcm.org to learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer.

Cole and Missie McCord, of Hughes Springs, announce the upcoming wedding of their son, Amos, to Misty Hoercherl, from Liberty City.

The bride is the daughter of Pat and Tommy Henson of Liberty City. She is employed by Trinity Charter Schools.

The groom is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Willowbend Boys Home in Tyler.

The two will exchange vows on April 9 at the Lake Tyler Petroleum Club. They will make their home in Whitehouse, with Misty’s three daughters.

By: J. Leslie Riseden

Special Contributor to The Steel Country Bee

The Easter weekend is always full of surprises. Many times, the weather can be just as big a surprise as what the children find in their eggs. Luckily, local communities had no issues with the weather, leaving all the egg-citement for the children hunting.

By Toni Walker

Editor

news@steelcountrybee.com

At the regularly scheduled March school board meeting, the Board recognized food service director Linda Martin for the work of the food service department in the district's recent audit.

Superintendent Sandra Quarles read a letter from the Texas Department of Agriculture, signed by Commissioner Sid Miller, commending the district for their food service audit. When the auditor left the district, she informed Mrs. Quarles the only issue the district had was that Martin had saved too much money. But, since Martin had a plan in place to use the excess monies, then the issue was removed, giving the district an Excellent rating two years in a row.

By Toni Walker

Editor

news@steelcountrybee.com

Northeast Texas Community College student organizations are receiving a record-breaking number of awards for their work during the 2015-2016 school year.

Dr. Brad Johnson, NTCC President, reported to the Board of Trustees on March 22 that both NTCC’s Alpha Mu Chi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Northeast recently received numerous recognitions. Phi Theta Kappa won 22 regional and state awards at their March conference in Waco. Honors Northeast students won three national awards and Dr. Andrew Yox, Director of Honors Northeast, received an award from the Texas Historical Society for teaching. The award considers history professors at all institutions of higher learning in Texas, not just community colleges.

Cass County has issued their newest most wanted list. If you know the location of any of these individuals, contact Cass County authorities.

Vern Edward Allen: Jr Bond Forfeiture/Assault

Dexter Montreal Johnson: Probation Violation/Theft

Dedra LaShon Ganaway, Probation Violation/ Public Lewdness

Daniel Nacore Gonzales: Theft Tommy Lee Fitts: Criminal Mischief

Jenny Rae Boudreaux: Probation Violation/ Driving While Intoxicated

Jay Royce Lightsey: Burglary Joy Christine Mangrum: Injury to Disabled Individual

Justin Riley Lundy: Probation Violation/ Assault family violence Tierra Ann McGary: Probation Violation/False Report to Police Officer; Probation Violation/ Reckless Driving

Justin Dale Lummus: Probation Violation/ Burglary; Probation V i o l a t i o n / C r i m i n a l Mischief

Jennifer Lynn Rose: Probation Violation/ Prohibited Substance in Correctional Facility

 Former students of Texas A&M will gather in Longview on April 21 for the annual Texas Aggie Muster.

The Texas Aggie Muster tradition, which spans more than a century, will be observed in more than 300 locations around the world. These Muster gatherings are held in many unique places ranging from battleships and foxholes during World War II to ballrooms and steakhouses today.

The County Court of Cass County has released their monthly list of indictments for March. Criminal District Attorney Randal Lee released the following sentences handed down by presiding judge Becky Wilbanks.

Bryant Ray Tucker, of Hughes Springs, was indicted on a charge of Driving while Intoxicated, and had community supervision revoked. He was sentenced on March 2 to 180 days in County Jail.

Decorian Quantex Robbins, of Avinger, was sentenced on March 1 on a charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He was sentenced to 20months in the State Jail Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Robbins was also ordered to pay $314 in court costs.

Guadalupe Montalvo Reyes, of Hughes Springs, had his community supervision revoked for Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Burglary. He was sentenced on Feb. 29, adjudicated guilty, and sentenced to 5 years in the Institutional Division of TDCJ.

The Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) held their annual High School State Meet in San Antonio on Saturday, March 19th. Daingerfield High School Math Team took 2nd place in the 3A Calculator Team competition.

Daingerfield was led by senior Karter Ford who won the senior individual state championship, by barely edging out teammate Cross Allen who came in second. Also placing in their individual grades in calculator were Mercedes Collins 10th place in the sophomore division and Zach Gilmore who won 2nd, Kayla Watkins who took 4th and Jansen Laney took 5th in the freshman division. The team came in second in calculator to Sabine High School, with City View from Wichita Falls a close third behind them.