Toyota ShareLunker Program Caps off the 2020 Season

AUSTIN – Anglers across the state entered 340 lunker bass greater than 8 pounds in the Toyota ShareLunker program from 86 lakes during the 2020 season, which wrapped up Dec. 31. In addition to helping produce bigger, better bass for Texas lakes, anglers who enter their big bass catches in the program receive special recognition

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“Second Dose” COVID Vaccine Clinics Scheduled for Next Week 

Anyone who came to the Harvey Convention Center in Tyler and received their first Moderna vaccine on Saturday January 9th, Friday January 8th, or any day before January 8th is invited to return to receive their second Moderna vaccine next week. “Second Dose COVID Vaccine Clinics” operated by NET Health will be Tuesday February 9th and

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Mayor cuts ribbon for new road construction

A new street called Liberty Crossing, which runs perpendicular between the I-20 westbound feeder road and CR 472 now named E. Lindale Crossing, was opened today. The mayor and other city officials and community members cut the ribbon on the new stretch of road that will eventually connect with Centennial Blvd. and CR 474. CR

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Applicants Sought for Appraisal Review Board Service

TYLER − District Judge Robert Wilson, administrative judge for the state district courts in Smith County, is accepting applications from Smith County citizens interested in service on the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) for the Smith County Appraisal District (SCAD). An application should be submitted to Judge Wilson through the SCAD Taxpayer Liaison Officer no later

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

  Smith County Commissioner Cary Nix was honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, for 10 years of service to the county. County Judge Nathaniel Moran thanked Commissioner Nix for his decade of service and said he is very deliberate in his thoughts and his speech. Judge Moran said he was an easy

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Senate Redistricting Committee Seeks Public Input

  AUSTIN—Senator Joan Huffman (R – Houston) announced today that the Texas Senate Redistricting Committee will hold a series of regional hearings to solicit testimony from the public about the upcoming redistricting process. In a first for the Texas Senate, these regional hearings will allow members of the public to testify before the Committee via

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Smith County Property Tax Payments Due

  Smith County Tax Assessor-Collector Gary Barber said since January 31 falls on a Sunday this year, those mailing their property tax payments must have them postmarked on or before February 1. They will be able to make payments online, in person or through the Tax Office’s new drop-box in Tyler until Monday, February 1,

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Smith County Jury Duty Cancelled for Monday, January 25

Smith County has cancelled jury duty for Monday, January 25, 2021. Smith County residents who were planning to report for jury duty on Monday with their yellow cards DO NOT have to make the trip to the Smith County Courthouse. However, if you have received a summons to report for jury duty on Tuesday or

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