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    The largest wildfire in Texas history continues to ravage vast portions of the Panhandle, and as firefighters contain the destruction of the Smokehouse Creek fire and other blazes, East Texans are helping hold the line. The record-setting wildfire began Monday, Feb. 26, in Hutchinson County. According to data being collected by Texas A&M

Maintaining a dynamic economy requires a constant flow of talented and skilled workers. With US long-term demographic patterns working against us, it’s clear that it will be crucial to attract workers from other areas. While one imperative component of this effort must involve immigration from other countries, a significant additional factor that helps to define

Largest wildfire in state history still raging A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history. The Smokehouse Creek Fire is by far the most extensive of several

Contractor crews with the Texas Department of Transportation have begun moving large beams for the new bridge on FM 16, west of Lindale, near Lindale Cemetery Road (CR 467), said TXDOT spokesman Jeff Williford. The operation will involve large, slow-moving equipment, lane closures, and short-duration roadway shutdowns. The delays are anticipated throughout the week. Motorists

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports of telephone scams, said spokesman Sgt. Larry Christian, who added the number of these bogus calls are growing. The most recent scams involve a caller stating that he is either Sgt. Tim Jones or Sgt. Justin Hall. The caller states that he is with the Smith

Lindale City Council members approved a motion to advertise for bids for the extension of East Centennial Blvd. as well as alternate bids for utilities on the same extension during their regular meeting Tuesday night (Feb. 20) at city hall. The plan is to build at least two lanes to the Lindale city limits to

In what promises to be the most eventful three minutes in the city’s history, Lindale tourism officials are gearing up for the total solar eclipse scheduled to arrive on April 8. The Total Eclipse of the Park will be a three-day event held at Darden Harvest Park to commemorate the rare eclipse which will be

Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S. representatives, all 150 Texas House representatives, and down to local races for district attorney, sheriff and other positions. Check with your local