The Economist | Burned
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Recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle have burned well over a million acres, causing tragic loss of life and devastating local communities. In addition, the fires have destroyed livestock and
Read MoreCapitol Highlights
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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in
Read MoreLindale Chamber Banquet set April 8
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The 40th annual Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce Membership Banquet and Auction – titled “Your Partner in Business for 40 years’’ – is scheduled for Monday, April 8 at the Texas Rose Horse Park,
Read MoreSmith County kidnapping apprehended in Metroplex
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With the assistance from the Arlington and Fort Worth police departments, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office was able to end a kidnapping involving county residents which occurred on Sunday, March
Read More28th Annual Great Texas Birding Classic Begins April 15
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AUSTIN — Registration remains open until April 1 for those wishing to join more than 1,000 birders who will flock to the coast, forests, prairies and mountains of Texas to compete in the
Read MoreCommissioners OK increase to per diem expenses
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The Smith County Commissioners amended the county’s Travel Policy and Employee Handbook to reflect an increase in per diem expenses for meals when employees travel for required conferences,
Read MoreTwo die in Lindale house fire Sunday
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The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office continues its investigation into a Sunday night (March 17) fire that resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter in Lindale. Smith County Fire Marshal
Read MoreIt’s time to start a vegetable garden
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Time of planting is super critical. There are basically three kinds of vegetable crops you can grow: winter (cool-season) plants, spring and fall (mild-season) plants, and summer (hot-season)
Read MoreEast Texas unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent
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AUSTIN – The Tyler/East Texas job market held study compared to the previous reporting period from the Texas Employment Commission in November, officials said. According to TEC figures, the
Read MoreTHE ECONOMIST | The High Cost of the Texas Panhandle Wildfifires
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Recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle have burned well over a million acres, causing tragic loss of life and devastating local communities. In addition, the fires have destroyed livestock and
Read MoreTxDOT Tyler District releases 2023 fatal crash statistics
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TYLER – In 2023, factors such as “unsafe speed”, “failure to drive in a single lane” and “alcohol-related DUI” contributed to 184 fatal crashes and 209 total deaths in the Tyler District. The
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