Pope removes Tyler’s Bishop Strickland after opposition to church reforms

From The Texas Tribune  –  Pope Francis has removed the bishop of Tyler, Joseph Strickland, who had been openly critical of the pope’s efforts to reform the Catholic Church to be more inclusive of women in governance and LGBTQ+ people. The removal Saturday comes after the Pope dispatched two U.S. bishops last year to investigate

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Reinvestment zone members reappointed, 2023 city tax roll approved

Lindale City Council members reappointed members to the board of directors to the city’s tax Increment reinvestment ones numbers two and three and appointed a chairman of the board to the reinvestment zone number three during their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at city hall. Reinvestment zones are designated areas within the city limits

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The Economist | Family Fortunes…

By Dr. M. Ray Perryman Every three years, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System releases results of the Survey of Consumer Finances. The Survey looks at family income, net worth, debt, and other indicators of the financial health of US families. The most recent report covers the interesting time period from 2019

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Lindale ISD voters back tax rate reduction plan

More than 70 percent of voters approved the Lindale ISD’s tax rate ratification this past Tuesday which will result in a 21.5 cent tax reduction compared to last year and increase the pay for the district’s teachers. A total of 2,825 voters approved the measure, which was included in Tuesday’s Constitutional Amendment Election. A total

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Eagles dump Vidor, face Iowa Colony next

By Terry Cannon Editor Lindale’s Eagles have qualified once again for the Area round of the Class 4A state playoffs after sloshing their way to a 49-28 bi-district win over Vidor on a rainy night in Nacogdoches last Friday. Now Chris Cochran’s crew will tangle with the Iowa Colony Pioneers, 37-0 winners of their bi-district

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Lady Eagles fall to Celina in 4A Regional playoffs

The Celina Lady Bobcats ousted the Lindale High School Lady Eagles in the Class 4A Regional semifinal volleyball playoffs this past Friday in straight sets, 25-13, 25-19 and 25-16. Lindale, ranked No. 10 in the most recent Texas Girls Coaches Association poll, finished its season with a 36-9 mark. The Lady Eagles captured the District

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Christmas parade, holiday bake sale slated

Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, which means the holiday season in Lindale has arrived. Along with the much anticipated Lindale Rotary Club’s Christmas Parade, there will be the annual Christmas Bake Sale benefiting the Lillie Russell Memorial Library as well as plenty of holiday decorations adorning the businesses in town. The parade

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Lindale ISD Education Foundation provides translation earbuds for non-English speakers

The Lindale ISD Education Foundation has funded an emergency grant to help English Second Language students overcome language obstacles, making learning more accessible and inclusive, said publicity spokesperson Courtney Sanguinetti. The Timekettle Language Translator Earbuds are cutting-edge technology that help students have access to real-time translation. The earbuds allow Emergent Bilingual students to have the

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Lindale High School band brings home another title

The Pride of Lindale March Band from Lindale High School brought home its fourth state title this past week by winning the UIL State Military Band competition at McClane Stadium in Waco. Lindale won the Class 4A division with Spring Hill High School second, Bullard third and Gilmer fourth. The previous week, the Lindale band

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Get ready to FALL backwards

Daylight Savings starts Sunday, November 4th. This weekend is also a good time to take these steps to make sure your household is prepared for emergencies. On average: • 7 people die every day from a home fire. • 36 people suffer injuries as a result of home fires every day. • Over $7 billion

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