Legislature leaves vouchers, school safety and elections bills unfinished… From the Texas Tribune – The fourth special legislative session ended Tuesday when the House adjourned without taking action on some key bills the Senate had passed, leaving senators with little choice but to adjourn as well. It concluded much like it began, with no deal on

Downtown Lindale was dazzling and kids of all ages were delighted as the annual Lindale Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade stepped off at E.J. Moss Intermediate School this past Saturday night. Shiny floats, costumed characters and the award-winning Pride of Lindale High School marching band entertained hundreds of spectators, lined four and five deep along U.S.

Smith County Commissioners handled several agenda items on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, including an update on current American Rescue Plan Act water and wastewater projects for the county. The projects were at the top of the list of ARPA-funded items on the county’s to-do list and County Judge Neal Franklin said the court was interested

  AUSTIN – Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park

Lindale City Council members worked through a brief agenda this past week at city hall prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday and made a decision on a plan for renovations at Pool Park. On the recommendation of the Lindale Parks Board, city council members moved away from a plan for an all-inclusive playground for those with

Downtown Lindale will shine, literally, this weekend as the annual Lindale Rotary Club Christmas Parade steps off beginning at 5:30 p.m. at E.J. Moss Intermediate School and make its way down Highway 69. Floats, bands and dignitaries will be in the parade which will conclude at Lindale’s First Baptist Church. Once the parade has concluded,

ETCOG is proud to announce its Executive Committee approved the renewal of purchasing the Smart911 mass notification system as a part of its public safety program for the thirteenth consecutive year. This system allows ETCOG to partner with East Texas’ city and county emergency management coordinators to send messages quickly notifying citizens about emergencies such

Smith County Commissioners heard a report from a Brannon Corp. representative concerning Lindale projects which are covered by the American Rescue Plan Act during their regular weekly meeting this past week. Rea S. Boudreaux, principal and president of Brannon Corp. of Tyler, updated his company’s projects with the Lindale Economic Development Corp., In April 2023,

About 2.5 million Texas voters recently approved 13 Constitutional Amendments. Several of the propositions involve notable and much-needed investments, while others relate to tax relief and other topics. On the same night, scores of local elections saw the passage of substantial bond packages providing billions of dollars to build and upgrade public school facilities. The

Tax season for Smith County is officially under way after the County Tax Office mailed out 213,369 property tax statements last week, said Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. Payments can be made by scanning the QR code on your statement — it will take you directly to the payment page on your account. “It has