ATHENS – Master fly-fisher Bob Cappallo of Corsicana will teach fly-fishing for beginners 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 11 and 25 at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens. The classes are open to adults and youths accompanied by an adult. No fly-fishing experience is required. Equipment will be provided, but students may

Funeral services for Jennifer Jaynes, age 47 of Hideaway, Texas, are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home Chapel in Lindale, Texas with Pastor David Hickey officiating. Jennifer passed away Monday, November 25, 2019.  She was born October 30, 1972 in Minot, North Dakota.  Jennifer was previously from Los

Smith County is auctioning off some of its surplus equipment, including 10 vehicles. Starting today, November 27, people can view and place bids on the vehicles, which include a Ford van, four-door sedan, seven Chevrolet Tahoes and a Pontiac G6. Also available in the online auction are various industrial kitchen equipment, cubicles, workout equipment and

SHREVEPORT, La., Nov. 19, 2019 – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (NYSE: AEP) company, will join Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) to recognize the fourth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 20. Utility Scam Awareness Day is part of the week-long National Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness

AUSTIN — The State Bar of Texas Jury Service Committee is seeking feedback from people summoned to jury duty about their experiences.The committee has created an online survey designed to elicit a more thorough understanding of the juror experience regardless of court or county or whether the individual ended up serving on a jury. The

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs today announced ahead of the 2020 primary and general elections that the Office of the Secretary of State will join fellow members of the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) in the #TrustedInfo2020 education effort to prevent misinformation and to encourage Texans to look to their

  TYLER — Cavender’s western wear is proud to announce its national partnership with Lone Survivor Foundation in support of its mission to lead US veterans and their families on a path to healing from combat trauma by providing no-cost therapeutic services. Lone Survivor Foundation (LSF) is a non-profit organization that provides no-cost Post-traumatic Growth

  AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries management staff are considering changes to freshwater fishing regulations at water bodies located in Cooke, Tom Green, Grayson, and Williamson counties for 2020-21. Staff previewed the potential changes to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission at their meeting this week in Austin.   At Moss

The Lindale Lady Eagles Volleyball Team defeated John Tyler in 4 sets Tuesday night at Tyler’s Wagstaff Gymnasium to take the Bi-District title. Scores were 21-25, 25-8, 25-9, and 26-24. Shelbi Steen recorded 16 kills, 10 digs, and 8 assists on the night. Middle Blocker Skylar Wyllie posted 6 kills and 6 blocks. Harleigh Thurman

  The polling place at First Baptist Church Gresham has been closed for the day because of a gas leak. The building was closed around noon and voters have been directed to the nearest location to cast their ballots while the gas company inspects the building, located at 16844 County Road 165. Smith County Elections