Secretary Hughs Joins NASS In #TrustedInfo2020 Education Effort

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that the Office of the Secretary of State will join fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2020 education effort to prevent misinformation and to encourage Texans to look to their

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CAVENDER’S LAUNCHES NATIONAL CAUSE MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO BENEFIT LONE SURVIVOR FOUNDATION FOR VETERANS DAY

  TYLER — Cavender’s western wear is proud to announce its national partnership with Lone Survivor Foundation in support of its mission to lead US veterans and their families on a path to healing from combat trauma by providing no-cost therapeutic services. Lone Survivor Foundation (LSF) is a non-profit organization that provides no-cost Post-traumatic Growth

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TPWD Inland Fisheries Staff Considering Freshwater Fishing Regulation Changes for 2020-21

  AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to freshwater fishing regulations at water bodies located in Cooke, Tom Green, Grayson, and Williamson counties for 2020-21. Staff previewed the potential changes to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at their meeting this week in Austin.   At Moss

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Lady Eagles Headed To Area Round with Bi-District Win

The Lindale Lady Eagles Volleyball Team defeated John Tyler in 4 sets Tuesday night at Tyler’s Wagstaff Gymnasium to take the Bi-District title. Scores were 21-25, 25-8, 25-9, and 26-24. Shelbi Steen recorded 16 kills, 10 digs, and 8 assists on the night. Middle Blocker Skylar Wyllie posted 6 kills and 6 blocks. Harleigh Thurman

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Gas Leak Closes One Smith County Polling Place

  The polling place at First Baptist Church Gresham has been closed for the day because of a gas leak. The building was closed around noon and voters have been directed to the nearest location to cast their ballots while the gas company inspects the building, located at 16844 County Road 165. Smith County Elections

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Veterans Day free meals, discounts, resources to Veterans

Many businesses are saying thanks to our veterans by offering free lunches or deep discounts on Nov. 11th. Here are some of the freebies offered: Applebee’s – November 11 – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. Visit the Applebee’s website for

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Smith County Conducts Child Support Roundup

Smith County Sheriff’s Department and Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Department and Smith County District Attorney’s Office arrest 34 parents for failure to pay child support AUSTIN – The Smith County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Departments and Smith County District Attorney’s Office, led a child support roundup

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Time to fall back …

We “Fall Back” an hour this weekend, and everyone loves the extra hour of sleep… but how does it affect our bodies? CHRISTUS experts can help you address: Some studies show that gaining an extra hour of sleep can affect rates of heart attacks. Who is most affected by the change in time – usually

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Waterfowl Hunters Reminded to Help Prevent Spread of Giant Salvinia

 AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment before traveling from lake to lake to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia. “Giant salvinia is often thought of

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Iconic Whooping Cranes Making Way to Texas Coast

First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes face a harrowing, 2,500 mile journey

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