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  AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take action against invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 3, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats and provide solutions on how to

The Smith County Commissioners Court approved spending $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to start a spay and neuter program available to all residents of Smith County, said Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. “We have faced a challenge with high numbers of stray animals in Smith County for many years, but the issue escalated

Early voting is under way in Smith County for the March 5 Joint Primary Elections at several areas in the county. The early voting period will continue through March 1. Local candidates that are on the ballot for the May 4 General Election include: • Gavin Rascoe, Place 5 Lindale City Council for Mayor; •

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6 percent more than in February 2023. Lindale’s sales tax revenue slipped below 2023 numbers (-0.09%), but its yearly totals remained ahead of the prior year by 0.77%.

As the migrant crisis engulfs the border and the politics become increasingly complex and counterproductive, it is useful to remember the economic significance of our relationship with our southern neighbor. Let’s briefly explore. Trade between the United States and Mexico is crucial to both nations, and Texas has been the leading state for exports and

Pitch made for new power plants Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in Houston. Patrick and BlackRock CEO Larry Fink shared the stage as they attempted to persuade investors to take advantage of

Lindale High School Band Director Steven Moore was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association’s Board of Directors as one of three band directors in the state to receive the Meritorious Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music education for Texas students. (Courtesy photo)

Smith County Commissioners approved the taking of sealed bids to the remodeling of the county’s Financial Crimes Intelligence Center during their weekly meeting held Feb. 6. The FCIC coordinates law enforcement investigations into various types of financial crimes. It is staffed by law enforcement officers experienced in financial crimes investigations including organized crime, credit card