AG Paxton Announces $17.5 Million Settlement with   Home Depot Regarding Data Breach 

AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced that his office, along with the Attorneys General of 45 other States and the District of Columbia have obtained a $17.5 million-dollar

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COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk

In a joint statement from UT Health East Texas and Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System health care officials Monday warned that COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk, and

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Lindale defeats Needville, 70-56, in Area championship game

The Lindale Eagles picked up their 10th win of the season this past Saturday in Bryan against the Needville Bluejays, 70-56, as Jordan Jenkins scored nine touchdowns to lead the team to the Area

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Lillie Russell Library schedules annual cookie benefit sale

Santa’s Bake Shop, which benefits the Lillie Russell Memorial Library, returns to the library again this year, scheduled for 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, officials announced. Shoppers can

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Aging with disabilities webinar series begins Nov. 30

Educational opportunity for families, caregivers The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, will host a webinar series on

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Lindale nails down district title; Playoffs begin on Thursday

By Editor Terry Cannon When working on an important building project, it helps to have a big ol’ hammer in your tool box. Lindale’s Eagles have one of those and it was employed this past Friday

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Weekly Business News

QuikTrip Lindale’s QuikTrip located at I-20 and 69 is expected to open February 2021, according to Aisha Jefferson-Smith Spokeswoman for the QuikTrip Corporation. “QuikTrippers will

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Today is last day to vote early

Early voting for Lindale and Smith County residents ends today with the polls staying open until 7 p.m. Local voters can cast their ballots for the Nov. 3 General Election at the Kinzie Community

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Having A Pet-Safe Halloween

Trick or treating can be a fun time for kids, but pet owners may need to take some extra precautions for their animals. Holidays are enjoyable occasions for animals and owners alike, but they do

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Last Chance CEU Webinars online for pesticide applicators

AgriLife Extension offers opportunity to make up for COVID-19 disruptions to events A group of Last Chance CEU Webinars for pesticide applicators in Texas is being offered Nov. 1-Dec. 31 as a

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Hiring Red, White, and You! Texas Statewide Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5

WHAT: Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Veterans’ Job Fair WHO: TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Veterans Job Seekers WHEN: All Day, November 5, 2020 WHERE: Virtually at

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