HOME grant replaces substandard dwellings
Thursday, 12 August 2010 16:05 | 
Queen City to receive $416K from grant
The City of Queen City has received a $416,000 HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to build five new houses for low-income homeowners.
The purpose of the HOME Program is to expand the supply of decent, safe and affordable housing for low-income households. The program provides funds to demolish substandard housing and build a new home on the same site. Participants in the program must live in a substandard home, reside within the city limits of Queen City, own their own home, be current on their property taxes and have an income at or below 60 percent of the area median income.
The homes are constructed at no cost to participants. Participants are able to select the floor plan for their home and the colors and finishes. The homes are handicapped accessible depending on the needs of the homeowner.
Assistance is in the form of a five-, 15- or 20-year, deferred forgivable loan, depending on the income of the homeowner.
If the participant sells their home within that time period, they must repay a portion of the cost of the home back to TDHCA. After that time period, the loan is forgiven.
Applications for the program are available at Queen City City Hall, 601 Loop 236.
Applications will be accepted until September 17, 2010. Eligible applicants will be contacted for an interview and verification of information. For more information about the HOME Program, contact the City of Queen City at 903-796-7986 or Kathy Boyles at 903-276-4995.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 August 2010 16:15 )
Heldt homecoming celebration Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:45 |
Welcome home event is Aug. 14 in Atlanta Emily Heldt will be welcomed home by family, friends and community on Saturday, after being hospitalized for more than three months from a horse injury. Heldt was injured in May and underwent treatment at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock until she was released nearly two weeks ago. From 3 to 5 p.m. Aug. 14 in the family life center of Westside Baptist Church in Atlanta, Emily and her family will meet with everyone who has prayed for her and been there during her recovery. Ice cream and cake will be served and everyone is invited to share in her miracle. Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 August 2010 16:05 ) Early morning fire spreads to carport Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:04 |
Atlanta firefighters responded to a car/house fire in the early morning hours Friday. Firefighter Jason Waters is shown putting out the fire that started as a car fire and burned a portion of a carport at 316 Melrose St. in Atlanta. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Further details were not available as of presstime. Last Updated ( Tuesday, 10 August 2010 08:53 ) |
Cowboy Gathering Sept. 11 Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:38 |
Cowboy Gathering seeks vendors for event The Cass County Cowboy Gathering is just around the corner and event coordinators are looking for vendors to help make this year’s event a success. This year’s gathering is set for Saturday, Sept. 11, with team roping starting at 10 a.m. at the Cass County Championship Rodeo Grounds in Linden. Many activities are planned throughout the day with a kids’ stick-horse rodeo, mutton bustin’, critter scramble, and working ranch rodeo topping off the evenings event. Vendor applications are available at the Linden Economic Development office. Booth fees are $25 per 10x10 foot space. Set-up begins at 8 a.m. Gates open at 9 a.m. Vendors are requested to keep booths open all day and may stay open through the evening during the event. The Cowboy Gathering takes place rain or shine. Vendors must provide own security, tables, tent, etc. For more information contact Kayla at 903-756-3106 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Last Updated ( Thursday, 12 August 2010 15:45 ) Fifth District Court of Cass County Friday, 06 August 2010 13:35 |
DA reports sentences for July Pleas, hearings and sentencing for the month of July in the Fifth District Court of Cass County, with Ralph K. Burgess as presiding judge and Clint E. Allen as criminal district attorney, are as follows. – Christopher Dean Fox, 19, of Hughes Springs, aggravated sexual assault of a child; sentenced to 15 years in prison. – Carlos Antonio Neal, 30, of Avinger, burglary of a habitation; sentenced to eight years in prison. – Patricia Ann Metts, 49, of Queen City, indecency with a child by touching and sexual assault of a child; sentenced to seven years in prison for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – John Everett Bates, 27, of Linden, burglary of a habitation (community supervision revoked); sentenced to six years in prison. – Michael Robertson Phelan, 62, of Longview, driving while intoxicated-subsequent; sentenced to five years in prison. – Kenneth Keon Andrews, 30, of Atlanta, robbery (community supervision revoked); sentenced to five years in prison. – Lagusta Tarone Ron Davis, 39, of Atlanta, two counts burglary of a building and tampering with/fabricating physical evidence; sentenced to five years in prison for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – Justin Lee Hamilton, 21, of Queen City, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon; sentenced to four years in prison. – Tina Elizabeth Whisenhunt, 48, of Doddridge, Ark., possession of a controlled substance. – Joshua James Hollis, 30, of Dallas, burglary of a habitation (community supervision revoked); sentenced to three years in prison. – Herman Dale Marlow, 33, of Woodruff, S.C., burglary of a building (community supervision revoked); sentenced to 18 months in state jail. – Jason Scott Roberts, 39, of Diana, burglary of a building; sentenced to 15 months in state jail. – Christopher Allen Layton, 26, of Pittsburg, two counts theft of property and one count burglary of a building; sentenced to 15 months in state jail for each charge, with sentences to run concurrently. – Kelsey Rae McMillon, 20, of Bivins, two counts delivery of marijuana (community supervision revoked); sentenced to 14 months in state jail for each charge. – Jeffery Eugene Sullivan, 34, of Jefferson, theft greater than $1,500 but less than $20,000; sentenced to 12 months in state jail. – Justin Travion Alexander, 19, of Jacksonville, assault against a disabled individual; sentenced to four months in county jail. – Casey Cameron Cain, 21, of Daingerfield, burglary of a habitation (community supervision modified); sentenced to a 60-day county jail sanction, to serve a term of confinement at the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility for an indeterminate term of not more than one year or less than three months followed by the Cass County Aftercare Program. – Francine Marie Phillips, 17, of Atlanta, burglary of a habitation; sentenced to 10 years deferred adjudication community supervision, to pay a fine in the amount of $2,000, to pay restitution in the amount of $800, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, enter and successfully complete the Bowie Red River County Treatment Center followed by completing the Cass County Supervision Aftercare Program, perform 200 hours community service, abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing and obtain a GED within three years. – Sean Anthony James, 20, of Atlanta, hindering apprehension; sentenced to 10 years in prison (suspended), 10 years community supervision, enroll, participate and successfully complete substance abuse treatment at Northeast Texas Intervention Center, enroll, participate and successfully complete the Cass County Community Supervision Aftercare Program, attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly, submit to mental health evaluation and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Dylan Thomas Daigle, 36, of Zachary, La., two counts possession of a controlled substance; sentenced to eight years deferred adjudication community supervision for each charge to run concurrently, to pay a fine of $2,000, pay restitution of $140, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, attend two Alcoholics Anonymous meetings weekly, perform 200 hours community service and abstain from illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Alyssa Renee Davis, 22, of Indianapolis, Ind., possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon; sentenced to a five-year and one-year term of deferred adjudication community supervision to run concurrently, to pay a $2,000 fine, pay $140 restitution, successfully complete the Drug Offender Education Program, perform 250 hours community service and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Timothy Lynn Wilkerson, 31, of Queen City, evading arrest by use of a motor vehicle (guilt adjudicated); sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), three years community supervision, to serve 45 days confinement in the county jail as a sanction, pay all fines and court costs, perform 115 hours community service, attend an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting weekly and abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing. – Amy Deanna Monrreal, 34, of Emmerson, Ark., possession of a controlled substance (guilt adjudicated); sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), five years community supervision, to successfully complete the Substance Abuse Felony Punishment Facility Relapse Program followed by the Cass County Aftercare Program. – Thomas Earl Reliford Jr., 32, of Hughes Springs, theft greater than $1,500 but less than $20,000; sentenced to two years in state jail (suspended), five years community supervision, to pay $1,405.34 in restitution, abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs and submit to chemical testing, perform 250 hours community service, complete an alcohol and drug assessment through East Texas Counsel for alcohol and drug abuse evaluation and recommended treatment and complete anger management, offender corrections, contentious relationships, cognitive awareness, offender responsibility and theft through the American Community Corrections Institute Home Study Courses. Last Updated ( Friday, 06 August 2010 13:37 ) |
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