Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 0.2 percent less than in July 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly. Lindale saw positive movement – 0.04%

The Smith County Information Technology GIS Department was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday (July 9), for an award it received from the National Association of Counties for its innovative, interactive elections map, said County Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. In other action on July 9, commissioners addressed a property tax exemption for day care centers

One promotion led to another recently in the Lindale ISD as Kaela Deslatte was named the district’s new curriculum director and Taylor Jarman was named principal at Velma Penny Elementary School, replacing Deslatte, officials announced. Deslatte has worked for the LISD for the past 15 years and has been Velma Penny principal for the past

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation is developing a record-breaking, 10-year transportation plan and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state, said spokesman Jeff Williford. The draft 2025 Unified Transportation Program proposes $104.2 billion in transportation spending, making it the

During their regular meeting this past week, Smith County Commissioners appointed Dr. Howard Patterson to the North East Texas Regional Mobility Authority’s Board of Directors to finish out a term which is scheduled to be completed in September. Patterson was nominated by County Judge Neal Franklin and was unanimously approved by the court. Larry Kellam

While everyone is hoping that last summer’s blast furnace conditions in Lindale and East Texas don’t make another appearance, the next several weeks are going to be hot, which means precautions have to be taken. If you happen to venture out into the heat of the afternoon, whether it be for your job, chores or

Smith County resident Seferino Bautista-Renteria, 35, has been arrested and jailed on first degree murder charges stemming from a fatal shooting that took place Thursday night, July 4 on Highway 271 North near Tyler, said Smith County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Larry Christian. The victim was identified as Rawly Sanchez, 19. Bautista-Renteria, owner of Bautista Auto

Three Lindale ISD campuses have performed in the top 12 percent of schools in the state of Texas, making the 2023 Honor Roll list, said district spokesperson Courtney Sanguinetti. Lindale High School, Lindale Junior High School and Velma Penny Elementary were honored by the Educational Results Partnership. This annual Honor Roll recognizes successful schools that

Smith County Commissioners held their initial workshop to discuss the first working draft of the Smith County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 during a special meeting on Tuesday, June 25, said Communications Director Casey Murphy. Additional workshops and public hearings are scheduled before the budget takes effect on Oct. 1, 2024. This year’s theme is

Smith County officials awarded volunteers with Texans on Mission Disaster Relief Team with a Smith County Community Hero Award on Thursday, (June 27) after the group helped more than 100 residents clean up their properties damaged by the severe weather in late May and early June, said County Information Officer Casey Murphy. Texans on Mission