AUSTIN—Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking proposals from public or private entities to construct nature-based carbon sequestration or other similar ecosystem services on TPWD properties. HB4018, passed in the 88th Legislative Session and effective Sept. 1, allows TPWD to enter into agreements through an innovative conservation model providing both wetland protection and carbon

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has voted to immediately implement a new Emergency Pricing Program (EPP) for the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) power region. The EPP was required by Senate Bill 3 of the 87th Texas Legislature and will limit consumer exposure to high wholesale electricity prices during power emergencies. “Implementing

If you know any kids who would like to see Santa this Christmas, but don’t know where to find him, search no more: Santa will come to you this Christmas. Mobile Santa, a Lindale-based group which also serves Van and Mineola, is getting even bigger and better this year. In addition to having their Santa

December is the month for gifts and the folks at Lillie Russell Memorial Library have a dandy selection of great things for patrons during the next few weeks. Crafting classes are on the schedule beginning Dec. 6 with a holiday quilting class at 1 p.m. and on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 10:30 a.m., a Ukrainian

Legislature leaves vouchers, school safety and elections bills unfinished… From the Texas Tribune – The fourth special legislative session ended Tuesday when the House adjourned without taking action on some key bills the Senate had passed, leaving senators with little choice but to adjourn as well. It concluded much like it began, with no deal on

Downtown Lindale was dazzling and kids of all ages were delighted as the annual Lindale Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade stepped off at E.J. Moss Intermediate School this past Saturday night. Shiny floats, costumed characters and the award-winning Pride of Lindale High School marching band entertained hundreds of spectators, lined four and five deep along U.S.

Smith County Commissioners handled several agenda items on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, including an update on current American Rescue Plan Act water and wastewater projects for the county. The projects were at the top of the list of ARPA-funded items on the county’s to-do list and County Judge Neal Franklin said the court was interested

  AUSTIN – Texas State Parks is kicking off the holiday season with close to 100 special seasonal activities happening across the state. Visitors of all ages can enjoy themed guided walks, crafting events, educational opportunities and more. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) highly encourages anyone planning a trip to a Texas State Park

Lindale City Council members worked through a brief agenda this past week at city hall prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday and made a decision on a plan for renovations at Pool Park. On the recommendation of the Lindale Parks Board, city council members moved away from a plan for an all-inclusive playground for those with

Downtown Lindale will shine, literally, this weekend as the annual Lindale Rotary Club Christmas Parade steps off beginning at 5:30 p.m. at E.J. Moss Intermediate School and make its way down Highway 69. Floats, bands and dignitaries will be in the parade which will conclude at Lindale’s First Baptist Church. Once the parade has concluded,