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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Capital Highlights

Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

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LHS senior Arantes awarded $40,000 Honors Scholarship

Henrique Arantes, a senior at Lindale High School, has been named a 2024 Honors Scholar at the University of Texas at Tyler. Arantes was awarded a $40,000 scholarship and accepted into the UT

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The Economist | Soaring Shelter Spending…

The substantial and rapid increase in the price of housing, whether rented or purchased, has significant implications for millions of households. Wages have been trending upward of late, but with

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Capital Highlights

Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties

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Lindale’s Casey Poe named first team All-State

Lindale High School senior offensive lineman Casey Poe was named to the Class 4A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State team recently. Poe, who signed with the University of

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 26 – March 3 Promotes Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife

  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

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Commissioners OK county spay-neuter program

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

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