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COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk

In a joint statement from UT Health East Texas and Christus Trinity Mother Frances Health System health care officials Monday warned that COVID-19 continues to be a major health risk, and CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and UT Health East Texas are asking for your help in this ongoing battle to slow the spread of

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Lillie Russell Library schedules annual cookie benefit sale

Santa’s Bake Shop, which benefits the Lillie Russell Memorial Library, returns to the library again this year, scheduled for 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, officials announced. Shoppers can order online or shop in person at the library, officials said. To order for curbside pickup, go to the Lillie Russell Memorial Library’s Facebook

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Aging with disabilities webinar series begins Nov. 30

Educational opportunity for families, caregivers The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, in partnership with the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, will host a webinar series on the emerging topic of aging with intellectual and developmental disabilities, IDD. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 19% of people in the U.S. and more than 5 million Texans have a disability. Older

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Lindale nails down district title; Playoffs begin on Thursday

By Editor Terry Cannon When working on an important building project, it helps to have a big ol’ hammer in your tool box. Lindale’s Eagles have one of those and it was employed this past Friday night, as bruising running back Jordan Jenkins punished the Kilgore Bulldogs in a 47-40, District 9-4A clinching victory. Jenkins

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Weekly Business News

QuikTrip Lindale’s QuikTrip located at I-20 and 69 is expected to open February 2021, according to Aisha Jefferson-Smith Spokeswoman for the QuikTrip Corporation. “QuikTrippers will be waiting and thrilled to provide top notch customer service with a smile,” Jefferson-Smith said. “This will be one of our new store models (Generation 3) 7,300 square foot Remote

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Having A Pet-Safe Halloween

Trick or treating can be a fun time for kids, but pet owners may need to take some extra precautions for their animals. Holidays are enjoyable occasions for animals and owners alike, but they do provide a disruption in routine that introduces new variables into a pet’s environment. Rather than be haunted by the potential

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Hiring Red, White, and You! Texas Statewide Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5

WHAT: Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Veterans’ Job Fair WHO: TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Veterans Job Seekers WHEN: All Day, November 5, 2020 WHERE: Virtually at various locations (Contact Local Workforce Development Boards) The Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 Texas Workforce Development Boards are teaming up with employers across the Lone

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LHS senior night recognitions tonight

Before the football team kicks off its game against Palestine, the football, cheerleaders and drill team will recognize the seniors in those organizations, beginning at 7 p.m. Band seniors will be introduced at halftime. Lindale is undefeated in District 9-4A while Palestine is 4-1. The last game of the regular season will be on undefeated

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Lindale holds Special Olympics Day

Lindale ISD athletes, cheerleaders and school officials helped make this past Thursday a special day for some special athletes in the district. Games included baseball, football, golf and ball toss. (Photos by Terry Cannon)

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Haunted Car Washes Benefit LHS organizations

Precision Express Car Wash is sponsoring its first Haunted  Car Wash to benefit the Lindale Project Graduation 2021 Seniors, Lindale Baseball team, Lady Eagles Softball, Lindale Boys Basketball and LHS Star Steppers. Dates that are left on the October schedule include Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30. School clubs have already entertained car owners another three

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