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At its May 12 meeting, the Cass County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a proclamation declaring May 2026 as Community Action Month in Cass County, recognizing the longstanding efforts of Community Action organizations and their impact on local families and communities.

The average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon. The average Texan now spends $233 a month on gasoline, according to a study reported in The Texas Tribune.

Cass County’s economy has long been rooted in the strength of our timber industry, and this week there was positive news from Washington that could make a real difference for our local landowners and producers.