Arrests Made in Chapel Hill Homicide Case

  Since May 2, 2020, at approximately 4:50 p.m. the Smith County Sheriff’s Office has been investigating a homicide that occurred in the 16400 block of FM 850 in the Chapel Hill area.  Upon arrival it was determined that the operator of the motorcycle had been shot and was deceased.  Deputies immediately secured the crime

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Smith County Offices Opening to the Public

  Most of Smith County’s offices opened back up to the public on Friday, May 1, after the local and state “Stay at Home” Orders expired April 30. Most county offices that had limited in-person contact with the public will reopen in a manner consistent with the guidelines and directives of the Governor Gregg Abbott’s

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State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.6 Billion in April

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.58 billion in April, 9.3 percent less than in April 2019, the steepest decline since January 2010. The majority of April sales tax revenue is based on sales made in March and remitted to the agency in April. Widespread social distancing requirements were not

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COVID-19 patient hopes to help others by donating his plasma

  Rodney Davis’ bout with COVID-19 was so bad that he wants to make sure he can do anything he can to help others suffering from the virus. Davis, 44, of Grand Saline, plans to participate in the convalescent plasma research being conducted by physicians with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

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Smith County COVID-19 Dashboard – April 30th, 2020

Here is the latest update from the Northeast Texas Health …

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WELCOME SPRING IMPROVEMENTS …

Join with our many fine sponsors in welcoming Spring. The COVID-19 virus has given many of us extra time at home, so why not make the most of this time and struck up your home and yard.   Click on the link below to learn many great tips for Spring improvements. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1LW8ZjbwyjoQpGwsDiZwOK4m-S50LeIcr    

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Gov. Abbott Announces Phase One To Open Texas, Establishes Statewide Minimum Standard Health Protocols

Review the plan: https://drive.google.com/open?id=116LuU_egN_lfvaK-wNrzX0bpX1kr4wX7   AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited occupancy, and the Texas Department of State Health

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