Early voting under way in county; Local candidates file for city/school election

Early voting is under way in Smith County for the March 5 Joint Primary Elections at several areas in the county. The early voting period will continue through March 1. Local candidates that are

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Lindale’s local monthly sales tax revenue slips a little

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6

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The Economist | Mexican Trade…

As the migrant crisis engulfs the border and the politics become increasingly complex and counterproductive, it is useful to remember the economic significance of our relationship with our

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Capital Highlights

Pitch made for new power plants Lt. Gov Dan Patrick joined with the world’s largest investment firm to pitch investors on building natural gas power plants in Texas at a summit held last week in

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LHS Band Director honored

Lindale High School Band Director Steven Moore was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association’s Board of Directors as one of three band directors in the state to receive the Meritorious

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Commissioners approve taking bids for remodeling of FCIC area

Smith County Commissioners approved the taking of sealed bids to the remodeling of the county’s Financial Crimes Intelligence Center during their weekly meeting held Feb. 6. The FCIC coordinates

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Lindale ISD teacher honored by Region 7

Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore celebrated five exceptional educators – including one from Lindale High School — across the region at a pinning ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 6,

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Council orders May 4 election

The Lindale City Council ordered the city’s Municipal Election to be held May 4 during its regular meeting Tuesday (Feb. 6) in city hall. Calling of the election is required by law, said City

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Capital Highlights

TEA annual report just released The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up

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County purchases new voting machines

Smith County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement between the county and Bosque County for the purchase of 20 Express Votes voting machines during their regular meeting held on Jan. 30.

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UIL realigns districts: Lindale football, basketball and volleyball teams stay put

The University Interscholastic League’s biennial district realignment is now official and for Lindale High School, there were few changes in football, basketball and volleyball. This past

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