Many businesses are saying thanks to our veterans by offering free lunches or deep discounts on Nov. 11th. Here are some of the freebies offered: Applebee’s – November 11 – Veterans and active-duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on November 11. Dine-in only. Visit the Applebee’s website for

Smith County Sheriff’s Department and Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Department and Smith County District Attorney’s Office arrest 34 parents for failure to pay child support AUSTIN – The Smith County Sheriff’s Department along with the Tyler, Lindale, Troup, and Arp Police Departments and Smith County District Attorney’s Office, led a child support roundup

We “Fall Back” an hour this weekend, and everyone loves the extra hour of sleep… but how does it affect our bodies? CHRISTUS experts can help you address: Some studies show that gaining an extra hour of sleep can affect rates of heart attacks. Who is most affected by the change in time – usually

 AUSTIN –With duck hunting season getting underway in most of the state in early November, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding waterfowl hunters to clean, drain and dry boats and equipment before traveling from lake to lake to help avoid spreading invasive species like giant salvinia. “Giant salvinia is often thought of

First Sightings Reported in Seadrift in early October AUSTIN – With the first sightings of iconic, endangered whooping cranes along the Texas coast, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding Texans to be on the lookout for these impressive birds as they move through the state. Whooping cranes face a harrowing, 2,500 mile journey

Tickets for the 2019 UIL Football State Championships being played at AT&T Stadium are available for purchase. All 11-man and six-man football championships will be played at the same location. Tickets may be purchased online through Seatgeek.com.   UIL Football State Championships AT&T Stadium, Arlington   Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – $15 (Ticket allows admittance to

Reduced bag limits for pintails heading into the season; Goose population continues to flounder AUSTIN— Hunters heading to the field this fall with hopes to fill their plates with delicious ducks are in luck as biologists predict a good waterfowl season. “Overall habitat conditions are good for ducks and duck hunters for many parts of

AUSTIN – Texas Game Wardens recently traveled to Kruger National Park in South Africa to begin an annual professional exchange program with South African National Parks Game Rangers. The program is aimed at providing professional growth and leadership development opportunities between the two agencies and to increase education and awareness of international wildlife trafficking, which negatively

October 21 – November 1, 2019 Early voting is from October 21 – November 1. The League of Women Voters reminds registered voters that voting early is easy. The hours are convenient. There are fewer lines and voters may vote at any early voting polling location in their county. The Nov. 5th General Election is important!  

AUSTIN — The Internal Revenue Service has extended tax relief for farmers and ranchers who were forced to sell livestock due to drought, flooding or other severe weather in recent years.  Farmers and ranchers in the Texas counties of Anderson, Aransas, Archer, Armstrong, Atascosa, Baylor, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Borden, Bosque, Bowie, Brazos, Briscoe, Brooks,