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ATHENS – The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center is pleased to announce a return to full operational status. Due to the public health situation, TFFC, located in Athens, had limited operations and visitor services since March 2020. During the pandemic, in anticipation of reopening, TFFC personnel utilized the partial closure to focus efforts on renovations and

TYLER – At 3:42 yesterday afternoon, Troopers responded to a fatal crash on Toll-49, approximately 1.5 miles west of the city of Lindale in Smith County.  The investigators preliminary report indicates that the driver of a 2004 Toyota Highlander was traveling northbound on Toll-49 when the vehicle struck a guardrail and rolled down a concrete

  On April 28, 2021, in the 7th Judicial District Court of Smith County, Texas, a jury convicted Samuel Virgo (DOB: 06/23/1982) of the offense of Evading Arrest With a Vehicle and sentenced him to 9 years confinement in the Texas Department of Corrections and a $5,000.00 fine. The jury heard evidence that on November

The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Good Samaritans A Marion County Game Wardens responded to Lake O the Pines regarding a capsized vessel. Several fishermen close to the incident rescued an 80-year-old male and his son and transported them to a boat ramp. EMS arrived

FEMA is committed to providing equal access and delivery of our programs to Texans who were affected by the severe winter storms that began Feb. 11, 2021. That includes anyone requiring specialized assistance. FEMA’s guidance is intended to ensure that individuals who have access and functional needs receive lawful and equal assistance before, during and

AUSTIN – Texas State Parks have begun a strategic and thoughtful process of expanding capacity statewide, tracking Gov. Greg Abbott’s latest reopening order, and allowing more Texans the opportunity to visit their favorite parks. Masks are strongly encouraged for park visitors, especially when indoors or in areas where it is difficult to socially distance. Also,

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a letter warning United States House and Senate leaders of Constitutional deficiencies within H.R. 1, the For the People Act of 2021, which passed the House recently. Under both the Elections Clause of Article I of the Constitution and the Electors Clause of Article II, States have principal responsibility to