Judge reviews rules concerning public participation during meetings
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Smith County Commissioners addressed election issues as well as a review of the policy concerning the public participation portion of each meeting during a rescheduled session this past Friday in the commissioner’s courtroom. The meeting, originally scheduled at its regular time on Tuesday, Jan. 16, had to be rescheduled due to the icy weather which
Read MoreCounty man stabbed, suspect charged with murder Sunday
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Noe Luna, 43, of Tyler was fatally stabbed Sunday (Jan. 21) at his residence in the 400 block of County Road 34 near Tyler and a suspect has been arrested and charged with murder, said Smith County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Larry Christian. Letierus Lynn Drew, 23, was arrested in connection with the stabbing, Christian said,
Read MoreCold start to new year as freezing temperatures, ice hit East Texas
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It didn’t take long into the new year for winter’s fury to arrive as East Texans shivered through some serious, bone-chilling temperatures beginning early Monday (Jan. 15). Winter storm watches and warnings accompanied the icy weather with accumulations ranging to just under an inch in most places. Temperatures dropped into the lower teens late Monday
Read MoreEagles land top spots on All District team
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Lindale High School’s Eagles were well represented on the first, second and honorable mention teams as the District 9-4A coaches met this past week and selected the All-District teams. Eagle offensive tackle Casey Poe, who has signed with Southeastern Conference champion Alabama, was selected as the Offensive Lineman of the Year while LHS sophomore Kaleb
Read MoreMore scams reported
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Officials with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office are issuing another warning concerning scams involving phone callers identifying themselves as members of the sheriff’s department demanding money. Spokesman Sgt. Larry Christian said in the most recent scam, callers are identifying themselves as Smith County Sheriff’s employees, specifically “Lt. Robert Strickland’’ and “Sgt. Larry Christian.’’ The callers
Read MoreToyota ShareLunker Program Delivers a Successful 2023 Season
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ATHENS – The 2023 Toyota ShareLunker season was a memorable one, thanks to the 346 anglers from across the nation who entered 497 lunker largemouth bass into the program throughout the year from 89 Texas public waterbodies. The total included 313 in the Lunker Class (weighing between eight to 9.99 pounds or at least
Read MoreLHS students named All-State Musicians
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Five students with the Lindale High School Chorale program have earned a spot in the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir, Lindale ISD publicity officials announced. Adrian Martinez, Sara Wood, Elijah McGuire, Zia Pitts and Aalivia Stroud established a new Lindale Choir program record, with the most members selected for All-State. They also represent the
Read MoreCommissioners change meeting due to weather
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Due to the possibility of inclement weather forecasted for earlier this week, the Smith County Commissioners Court changed its regularly scheduled meeting date to Friday, Jan, 19, said County Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. Commissioners usually meet on Tuesday. Friday’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. in the commissioner’s courtroom on the first
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