Celebrate Chuck Norris’s 80th Birthday at Topgolf Dallas

In honor of Chuck Norris’s 80th Birthday, join Chuck and Gena Norris at a special fundraising event on Sunday, March 29 at 2:00pm at Topgolf Dallas to benefit his foundation, Kickstart Kids. This family friendly event, sponsored by Mercury One, will include Topgolf play, batting cages, miniature golf, a Kickstart Kids demonstration team performance, live auction, silent auction, food, drinks, and of course, birthday

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Breakfast fans can redeem their free Egg McMuffin through the McDonald’s App

“I’m Ready for Monday,” Said Nobody Ever…Until Now — McDonald’s Declares March 2, National Egg McMuffin Day with Free Egg McMuffin Sandwiches   (CHICAGO, February 28, 2020) – McDonald’s changed the breakfast game forever in 1971 with the introduction of the Egg McMuffin—the FIRST ever quick service restaurant breakfast sandwich, and arguably the BEST. Now, nearly 50 years after

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‘Ready. Check. Vote.’

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs has announced a new statewide initiative, “Ready. Check. Vote.,” to educate Texas voters about what they need to bring to the polls when they cast their ballot. The campaign will utilize social media, paid advertising, and a grassroots tour to communicate to Texans the seven approved forms

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AG Paxton Joins Letter to FDA Urging Stronger Protections Against Flavored E-Cigarettes

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today joined a bipartisan coalition of 26 attorneys general urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen its enforcement guidance on e-cigarettes. As it stands, the current guidance will not decrease e-cigarette use among underage citizens and creates loopholes that manufacturers can exploit.   “The FDA has

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TPWD Seeking Public Input on Hunting Regulation Proposals for 2020-2021

  AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to hunting regulations for 2020-2021. The proposed changes include amending definitions, application requirements and conditions for pronghorn and antlerless mule deer permits; and specifying season dates and bag limits for the 2020-2021 migratory game bird seasons.  

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Lindale’s sales tax revenue back up – 18.47%

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar on Feb. 12 announced he would send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.04 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, which was 9.4% more than the amount distributed for February 2019. Lindale’s sales tax revenue rebounded to 18.47-percent ($344,945.78 compared to $291,164.53) over last year, following

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Early voting underway

Phillips, Westbrook vie for commissioners post in primary; other races unopposed Early voting has begin for the March 3 primary (Feb. 18-28) and there is only one contested race for Smith County and Lindale voters to decide. Smith County Precinct 3 Commissioner incumbent Terry Phillips is being challenged by Bob Westbrook in the Republican Primary.

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City Council addresses anti-abortion issue

For the third meeting in a row, anti-abortion activists filled the Lindale City Council chambers Tuesday night to express their concerns and opposition to having abortion clinics/providers in the city limits of Lindale. The group wants the council to pass a city ordinance banning such clinics and providers, much like other East Texas cities such

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Game Warden Field Notes

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife law enforcement reports.   The Power of Love After a Falls County Sheriff’s Deputy was killed in the line of duty in October 2019, a Falls County game warden began planning a hunting trip to help give members of the Sheriff’s Office an outlet

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Be Our Valentine! Celebrate Valentine’s Day at a Texas State Park

  AUSTIN— With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Texans are making plans with the special people in their lives. Bring your best two- or four-legged pal to a Texas State Park and experience Valentine’s Day in the outdoors. Texas State Parks are an ideal place to spend the day with the people closest to you.

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