Come this Saturday and next April, the best place to be will be deep in the heart of Texas. That’s where the brightest star of all will be at the center of two celestial phenomenons. Within a span of six months, Texas will be the only state to witness not one, but two solar eclipses:

Officials with the Better Business Burean serving Central East Texas have announced there will be three “Secure Your ID’’ shredding events in the area including one in Lindale at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the parking lot of the Lindale Area Chamber of Commerce on Main Street. These free shredding events are designed

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminded Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 Texas Match the Promise Foundation awards. The foundation, in cooperation with the Comptroller’s office, encourages Texas families to save for college by offering awards to third through ninth graders who are beneficiaries of a contract in the Texas Tuition Promise

Students in the Internship in Business Management class at Lindale High School are immersing themselves in the real world of business, by helping employees at places such as Chick-fil-A, the city of Lindale, the Lindale Candy Company and All-State Insurance, district publicity officials announced. “I think the internship opportunities are critical for our students to

Smith County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Paul Findley as the county’s fire marshal this past week after an executive session held during their weekly meeting. Findley, who has been the county’s fire marshal for two months, has accepted a job as the fire chief and director of emergency management for the city of Jacksonville,

  AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species. Celebrating its 27th year, the tournament has raised $1.16 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat. Across the state, 1,100 birders flocked to fields

    AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety

  AUSTIN— The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted a policy Thursday limiting its use of eminent domain. The policy, adopted during the commission’s August meeting, limits the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) from taking private property for park sites except under exceptional and unusual circumstances, mainly property previously dedicated to public use as

  AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public review and comments on its draft 2024 Land and Water Resources Conservation and Recreation Plan (Land and Water Plan). The plan identifies goals, objectives, strategies and measurable actions to be undertaken by TPWD over the next 10 years. “In fulfilling our mission,

Lance Phillips, son of Smith County Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips and County Clerk Karen Phillips, remains in the Smith County Jail this week after being arrested for issuing subpoenas without authorization, county officials said. According to the warrant, a detective with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office was asked to investigate three processes that were