Lindale ISD, LVFD develop dual credit firefighter certification
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The Lindale Independent School District, the Lindale Fire Department, and Tyler Junior College have joined together in a cooperative effort to design and implement a dual credit firefighter certification program within Lindale ISD, publicity officials announced. The Emergency Services program of study focuses on training CTE learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical
Read MoreGreat Texas Birding Classic Raises Thousands for Habitat Conservation
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AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species. Celebrating its 27th year, the tournament has raised $1.16 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat. Across the state, 1,100 birders flocked to fields
Read MoreTexas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend
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AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety
Read MoreLindale Lady Eagles volleyball in capable, and experienced hands
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By Terry Cannon Editor One of consistently excellent athletic programs in the Lindale ISD is the high school volleyball program, which is under the steady guiding hand of Jessica Dimsdle, now in her eighth season with the Lady Eagles. A veteran of 19 volleyball seasons, 14 of those as head coach, Dimsdle came to the
Read MorePublic hearings held on FY 2024 county budget
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Two public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget and Tax Rate were held this past Tuesday at the Smith County Courthouse after commissioners fi led the budget on Tuesday, Aug. 15, said Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. The new budget includes a proposed tax rate of .347264 cents per $100 valuation, an increase
Read MoreLawsuit claims Tyler Pipe Co. violated federal whistleblower protections
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The U.S. Department of Labor has fi led a lawsuit against Tyler Pipe Company alleging violations of federal whistleblower protections after the company fired an employee because they requested to use a respirator to protect them from smoke and fumes in the work area. According to the Department of Labor, the department’s Occupational Safety and
Read MoreHot time in the old town Friday: Lindale hosts Kaufman in season opener
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By Terry Cannon Editor With the football season opener just hours away, the Lindale High School Eagles will be battling two opponents Friday night at Eagl Stadium: the always talented Kaufman Lions and the searing, record-setting heat. The forecast calls for temperatures to reach well over 100 degrees by kickoff and LHS Head Coach Chris
Read MorePolicy Limiting Use of Eminent Domain Adopted by TPW Commission
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AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain. The policy, adopted during the commission’s August meeting, limits the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from taking private property for park sites except under exceptional and unusual circumstances, mainly property previously dedicated to public use as
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