Lindale’s Legrow named to Class 4A all-state team
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Lindale High School pitcher Hudson Legrow has been named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A All-State baseball team, publicity officials announced. Legrow, an incoming junior, helped the Eagles to the Region II Area Championship this past May by tossing a one-hitter against Community in a 10-0, five-inning game. He allowed just two
Read MoreState Capital Highlights
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Wildfire chances grow across state The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick in wildfire activity, Texas A&M Forest Service has mobilized additional personnel and equipment to assist with response,” said Wes Moorehead, Texas A&M Forest
Read MoreLance Phillips surrenders to authorities after court incident
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Lance Phillips, son of Smith County Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips, turned himself into authorities this past weekend after evading arrest on a contempt of court charge last Thursday in Winona, officials said. Smith County Precinct 4 Constable Josh Joplin confirmed Phillips surrendered on Saturday, July 29. Phillips was booked into the Smith County Jail
Read MoreLindale man sentenced to 30 years for child sex crimes
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Colin Wade Turner, 67 of Lindale was sentenced to 30 years in prison this past week after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes in 2022, officials said. Turner was arrested on Dec. 2, 2022 on five counts of possession of child pornography and one count of indecency with a child. On Tuesday, July 25
Read MoreNew year, same goal: Eagles look for playoff success in ’23
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By Terry Cannon Editor And so it begins — again. This week, Texas high school football players are sweating out any excesses they may have accumulated since the final day of school in May in preparation for what they hope is a schedule that won’t conclude until December. The Lindale High School
Read MoreResidents urged to postpone burning
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The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is encouraging citizens to postpone all burning activity in the near future as the weather conditions in the area continue to pose a threat for wildfires, said County Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. The Keetch-Byram Drought Index moved into the low-600 range this past weekend for Smith County, and
Read MoreBeef cattle production event expected to draw 1,900 to Bryan-College Station
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The 69th annual Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course in Bryan-College Station will offer some cutting-edge information and ranch technology, along with basic beef cattle production information. The 69th annual Beef Cattle Short Course will introduce cattle producers to new technology designed to help improve overall profitability. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Sam Craft) The
Read MoreNew reporting system helps curtail illegal dumping
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The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) is proud to announce the launch of a new reporting system designed to combat illegal dumping and keep East Texas clean. The system, called RID – Report Illegal Dumping, is a simple and convenient way for residents to report instances of illegal dumping in their neighborhoods and communities.
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