The substantial and rapid increase in the price of housing, whether rented or purchased, has significant implications for millions of households. Wages have been trending upward of late, but with increases in the cost of many items even as overall inflation moderates, many people continue to struggle. The spike in home and apartment prices, which

Lindale High School senior offensive lineman Casey Poe was named to the Class 4A Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s All-State team recently. Poe, who signed with the University of Alabama, was a first team selection. Several other fellow players from District 9-4A were also named to the first, second, third and honorable mention teams. Wimberley

  AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take action against invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 3, is an initiative to raise awareness of the threats and provide solutions on how to

The Smith County Commissioners Court approved spending $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to start a spay and neuter program available to all residents of Smith County, said Public Information Officer Casey Murphy. “We have faced a challenge with high numbers of stray animals in Smith County for many years, but the issue escalated

Early voting is under way in Smith County for the March 5 Joint Primary Elections at several areas in the county. The early voting period will continue through March 1. Local candidates that are on the ballot for the May 4 General Election include: • Gavin Rascoe, Place 5 Lindale City Council for Mayor; •

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 1.6 percent more than in February 2023. Lindale’s sales tax revenue slipped below 2023 numbers (-0.09%), but its yearly totals remained ahead of the prior year by 0.77%.

Lindale High School Band Director Steven Moore was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association’s Board of Directors as one of three band directors in the state to receive the Meritorious Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music education for Texas students. (Courtesy photo)

Smith County Commissioners approved the taking of sealed bids to the remodeling of the county’s Financial Crimes Intelligence Center during their weekly meeting held Feb. 6. The FCIC coordinates law enforcement investigations into various types of financial crimes. It is staffed by law enforcement officers experienced in financial crimes investigations including organized crime, credit card

Region 7 Education Service Center in Kilgore celebrated five exceptional educators – including one from Lindale High School — across the region at a pinning ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 6, officials announced. LHS English and U.S. History teacher Renee Ramsey was honored along with four other educators across the region. “I learned a lot about

The Lindale City Council ordered the city’s Municipal Election to be held May 4 during its regular meeting Tuesday (Feb. 6) in city hall. Calling of the election is required by law, said City Secretary Michelle Wiese. Candidates will vie for the mayor’s seat and the Place 2 seat on the council. The filing deadline