UT Tyler poll suggests Cruz may have trouble with Allred

The Center for Opinion Research at The University of Texas at Tyler conducted their latest public opinion poll of registered Texas voters Feb. 18–26, officials announced. Among findings were

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TxDOT launches Spring anti-drunk driving campaign, targeting college students

AUSTIN – As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences. The “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign is

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11-Year-Old Shatters Junior Waterbody Largemouth Bass Record, Joins Father on Books

  ATHENS – Stetson Davis, an 11-year-old angler from Tuttle, Okla., landed 13.31-pound ShareLunker 661 on Wednesday, topping the junior angler waterbody record for largemouth bass by more

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Mayor reflects on tenure, city’s growth

In May, for the first time in 17 years, the Lindale City Council will be missing a familiar face during council meetings as Mayor Jeff Daugherty chose not to seek re-election this year.

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East Texans tackle wildfires

    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,

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The Economist | Workforce Expansion …

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

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Capital Highlights

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

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Lane closures this week on FM 16 west of Lindale

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

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Smith Sheriff’s Office warns public of more phone scams

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

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Council OKs taking bids for Centennial work

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

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City officials making plans for rare solar eclipse April 8

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

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