Commissioners approve taking bids for remodeling of FCIC area
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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
Read MoreLindale ISD teacher honored by Region 7
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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
Read MoreCouncil orders May 4 election
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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
Read MoreCapital Highlights
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TEA annual report just released The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011. However, state funding has only risen slightly in the past decade, while local funding has increased substantially. Texas public schools educate 5.518 million
Read MoreCounty purchases new voting machines
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Smith County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement between the county and Bosque County for the purchase of 20 Express Votes voting machines during their regular meeting held on Jan. 30. County Elections Administrator Michelle Allcon said since the creation of three new precincts in the county there is a need for more machines. One of
Read MoreUIL realigns districts: Lindale football, basketball and volleyball teams stay put
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The University Interscholastic League’s biennial district realignment is now official and for Lindale High School, there were few changes in football, basketball and volleyball. This past Thursday, the UIL announced its realignment and Lindale’s football team will compete once again in Region III, Division 1 9-4A along with familiar opponents Henderson, Kilgore, Palestine and Chapel
Read MoreFiling deadline nears for March primary
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Candidates for school board, city and county offices have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16 to file for the Republican and Democratic primaries, scheduled for Tuesday, March 4. In person early voting for the primaries will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 20 and will conclude on March 1. In Lindale, early voting will take place at
Read MoreIt’s time to ‘love’ your library again
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It is said that February is a month for lovers and it’s also a good time to “love’’ your Lillie Russell Memorial Library. Library staff members are ready to celebrate this month of love with events for the entire family, including two new events. On Thursday, Feb. 8 at 11:45 a.m. a live virtual tour
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