Lindale defeats Needville, 70-56, in Area championship game

The Lindale Eagles picked up their 10th win of the season this past Saturday in Bryan against the Needville Bluejays, 70-56, as Jordan Jenkins scored nine touchdowns to lead the team to the Area championship. They will take on Chapel Hill- Tyler at Rose Stadium at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27. After winning district,

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Lillie Russell Library schedules annual cookie benefit sale

Santa’s Bake Shop, which benefits the Lillie Russell Memorial Library, returns to the library again this year, scheduled for 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, officials announced. Shoppers can order online or shop in person at the library, officials said. To order for curbside pickup, go to the Lillie Russell Memorial Library’s Facebook

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Aging with disabilities webinar series begins Nov. 30

Educational opportunity for families, caregivers The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, will host a webinar series on the emerging topic of aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities, IDD. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of people in the U.S. and more than 5 million Texans have a disability. Older

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Lindale nails down district title; Playoffs begin on Thursday

By Editor Terry Cannon When working on an important building project, it helps to have a big ol’ hammer in your tool box. Lindale’s Eagles have one of those and it was employed this past Friday night, as bruising running back Jordan Jenkins punished the Kilgore Bulldogs in a 47-40, District 9-4A clinching victory. Jenkins

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Weekly Business News

QuikTrip Lindale’s QuikTrip located at I-20 and 69 is expected to open February 2021, according to Aisha Jefferson-Smith Spokeswoman for the QuikTrip Corporation. “QuikTrippers will be waiting and thrilled to provide top notch customer service with a smile,” Jefferson-Smith said. “This will be one of our new store models (Generation 3) 7,300 square foot Remote

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Today is last day to vote early

Early voting for Lindale and Smith County residents ends today with the polls staying open until 7 p.m. Local voters can cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election at the Kinzie Community Center, 912 Mount Sylvan Road, or other early voter sites. Other county voting locations are the Smith County HUB, 304 E.

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Having A Pet-Safe Halloween

Trick or treating can be a fun time for kids, but pet owners may need to take some extra precautions for their animals. Holidays are enjoyable occasions for animals and owners alike, but they do provide a disruption in routine that introduces new variables into a pet’s environment. Rather than be haunted by the potential

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Last Chance CEU Webinars online for pesticide applicators

AgriLife Extension offers opportunity to make up for COVID-19 disruptions to events A group of Last Chance CEU Webinars for pesticide applicators in Texas is being offered Nov. 1-Dec. 31 as a part of the Texas Range Webinar Series hosted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service unit of the Texas A&M University Department of Range, Wildlife and Fisheries Management.

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Hiring Red, White, and You! Texas Statewide Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5

WHAT: Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Veterans’ Job Fair WHO: TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Veterans Job Seekers WHEN: All Day, November 5, 2020 WHERE: Virtually at various locations (Contact Local Workforce Development Boards) The Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 Texas Workforce Development Boards are teaming up with employers across the Lone

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LHS senior night recognitions tonight

Before the football team kicks off its game against Palestine, the football, cheerleaders and drill team will recognize the seniors in those organizations, beginning at 7 p.m. Band seniors will be introduced at halftime. Lindale is undefeated in District 9-4A while Palestine is 4-1. The last game of the regular season will be on undefeated

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