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Smith County was notified by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller on Friday, January 25, that it received an $850,000 grant that will fund water system improvements needed for Sanderson Farms’ poultry processing plant. “This is an affirmation at the state level of the widespread positive economic impact that this new poultry processing plant will have

Friday, January 11, 2019 Officer Stevens, Officer Martin, Officer Fortunas, and Chief Somes responded to an accident at 2400 Block S Main St. Report taken. Officer Martin, and Officer Fortunas responded to an alarm at 14000 Block Cr 4200. False alarm. Officer Fortunas, Officer Stevens, Officer Ramsey, and Sgt Flores responded to a warrant service

By Carlos Anchondo, The Texas Tribune Jan. 24, 2019 “After Hurricane Harvey, Texas senator eyes using state’s savings for flood control” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Before the next Hurricane Harvey

  Trump administration opposes a return to federal oversight for Texas redistricting, reversing Obama-era stance By Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune Jan. 16, 2019 “Trump administration opposes a return to federal oversight for Texas redistricting, reversing Obama-era stance” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and

TJC Chancellor Dr. Mike Metke announced Thursday at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting that he plans to retire in early summer, 2019.  Metke is the sixth President/Chancellor to lead TJC in its 92 plus year history and is in his 12th year at the helm. His retirement, effective June 30, 2019, will conclude a career

Friday, January 4, 2019 Officer Stevens responded to an accident at 556 I20 E. Report taken. Officer Fortunas, and Officer Stevens responded to an accident at 3200 Block S Main St. Report taken. Officer Fortunas, and Officer Stevens responded to a disturbance at 13400 Block Cr 472. Settled at scene. Officer Martin, Officer Fortunas, Officer

The Astronomical Society of East Texas in conjunction with the Mineola Nature Preserve, will host a Total Lunar Eclipse viewing at the Nature Preserve on Jan. 20 – the last such event until May 26, 2021. The moon will move into Earth’s shadow causing the moon to look darker and eventually reddish (Blood Moon) before