📰 About Around Cass County

Welcome to

Around Cass County,

where faith meets front-porch storytelling and small-town

pride is something we shout from the rooftops.

My name is Donya Howard—truck driver, storyteller, breast cancer survivor, Young Living Brand Partner, Digital Marketer, and a want to be Nomad,

and proud East Texan. I created this magazine with one mission in mind:

to shine a light on the people, places, and purpose woven throughout our corner of the world.

Cass County may be small in size, but it's mighty in heart. And too often, the beauty of what’s right here gets overlooked or forgotten. That’s why every month, this digital magazine brings together

local voices, hometown heroes, community businesses, events, recipes, obituaries, historical treasures, and stories of faith

—all in one uplifting space you can read from your phone, tablet, or laptop.

💡 What You'll Find in Every Issue:

✅ Business spotlights to help you shop local and support your neighbors🕊️ Faith-based encouragement to keep your heart steady and your spirit strong🛠️ Features on hometown talent—the doers, dreamers, and difference-makers📸 Photo memories from days gone by📅 Local event roundups so you never miss what’s happening around town🥘 Southern recipes that taste like Grandma’s kitchen🖋️ Columns and commentary from voices you know and love!

🤝 Who We Serve:

We serve the good folks of

Atlanta, Queen City, Linden, Bloomburg, Hughes Springs, Avinger,

and every backroad, church pew, football field, and mom-and-pop shop in between and a

section called Beyond County Lines, that hits the highlights of cities near by.

Whether you're a lifelong resident or just passing

through, this magazine is a warm “Welcome Home.”

We believe:

🌟 Mission Statement – Around Cass County

At

Around Cass County

, our mission is simple:

To celebrate the people, stories, and spirit of small-town East Texas—

through faith-filled storytelling, local connection, and uplifting content

that honors our past, supports our present, and inspires our future.

We believe every person has a story worth telling, every small business

deserves a spotlight, and every corner of Cass County holds something sacred.

Rooted in faith and driven by community, we exist to:

Shine a light on the good happening right here at home.

Offer encouragement and inspiration to our readers. Strengthen

local pride and connection through shared stories. Support hometown

businesses with affordable advertising. Preserve our values while embracing

modern ways to stay connected

This magazine is more than news—it’s a gathering place.

A digital front porch for every reader who still believes in neighbors helping neighbors, God at the center of it all, and the beauty of a slower, sweeter way of life.

🌄 Vision Statement – Around Cass County

To become the heart and voice of Cass County—connecting our communities through faith, storytelling, and small-town pride that lasts for generations.

"Rooted in faith. Built by community. Told with heart."

🛤️ Why It Matters:

I started

Around Cass County

from the cab of my 18-wheeler because I was tired

of waiting on someone else to tell our story.

So I picked up my pen, grabbed my laptop, and hit publish.

This magazine is built by love, fueled by purpose, and kept

alive by the support of readers like you

. Every ad you click on, every story you share,

and every word you read is part of something much bigger—

a movement to lift up our county and honor what’s good,

what’s local, and what’s lasting.

💌 From My Heart to Yours:

Thank you for being here. Thank you for caring about your community.

And thank you for believing that our small towns still have big things to offer.

This is your magazine. This is your place.

And I’m just honored to help bring it to life.

You’re not too late.

God’s got you.

And Around Cass County is just getting started.

With love from the road,

Donya Howard

Editor & Founder

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