We Salute Our Brave Soldiers from D-Day

By Suzanne Bardwell Seventy-five years have passed since the June 6 D-Day invasion which not only turned the tide of World War II, it changed history. Operation Overlord was launched on June 6

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TxDOT EMBRACES GOAL TO END DEATHS ON TEXAS ROADS

AUSTIN – How many deaths are acceptable each year on Texas roads? That’s a question TxDOT is addressing through a new ambitious goal, which ultimately states that the answer to the question is

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Texas Game Wardens Wrap Up Busy Memorial Day Weekend Boating Safety Effort

AUSTIN – Like many Texans, state game wardens spent the Memorial Day weekend out on the water. But, unlike the many thousands who flocked to lakes, rivers and coastal bays to recreate, these

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SMITH COUNTY NEWS

Memorial Day  All non-emergency Smith County offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 27, 2019, for Memorial Day. Offices will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, May 28, and

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LPD to utilize drone after council action

  The Lindale Police Department will add a drone to its coverage of the city thanks to approval from the city council during its regular meeting Tuesday night at City Hall. Police Chief Dan

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Texas Forestry Association Hosts Tour of 2019 Outstanding Tree Farm

  The Texas Forestry Association will host a tour to highlight the selection of Harold and Mary Jane Denson’s 341-acre tree farm, in Smith County as the 2019 Texas Outstanding Tree Farm of

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Deputies honored by MADD

The Smith County Sheriff’s Office’s Patrol Deputies and Sergeant recently won awards at the MADD East Texas Law Enforcement Recognition Luncheon. These awards are for Leadership and

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Rural Americans struggle with health costs, lack of high-speed internet access

By Chloe Reichel About one-quarter of adults living in rural parts of the U.S. were not able to get health care when they needed it during the past few years, despite having health insurance,

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Wine Festival canceled

Due to the predicted storms this weekend, the Piney Woods Wine Trail has unanimously voted to cancel their Wine Festival, May 10th-11th, 2019 in Lindale. As of this moment, there are no plans to

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Thank a teacher this week

Teachers are some of the most important and impactful people in our lives. Which is why it is fitting that every May we celebrate the amazing contributions they make with Teacher Appreciation

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