NET Health has flu vaccine

Officials with the Northeast Texas Public Health District announced flu vaccines are now available at its main office, 815 N. Broadway, on the corner of North Broadway and Gentry Parkway in Tyler. The hours of operation for the NET Health Immunizations Clinic are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., and from 1

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LHS students get real world job experience at local businesses

Students in the Internship in Business Management class at Lindale High School are immersing themselves in the real world of business, by helping employees at places such as Chick-fil-A, the city of Lindale, the Lindale Candy Company and All-State Insurance, district publicity officials announced. “I think the internship opportunities are critical for our students to

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Chad Hogue named new fire marshal after Findley resigns

Smith County Commissioners accepted the resignation of Paul Findley as the county’s fire marshal this past week after an executive session held during their weekly meeting. Findley, who has been the county’s fire marshal for two months, has accepted a job as the fire chief and director of emergency management for the city of Jacksonville,

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Late Gilmer field goal sinks Lindale, 59-56

GILMER – Getting a second chance at a game winning field goal and avoiding overtime, the Gilmer Buckeyes clipped Lindale’s Eagles this past Friday, 59-56, to end an entertaining, back-and-forth game at Jeff Traylor Stadium. The Eagles are now 1-3 on the season and will begin District 9-4A play on Friday in Henderson. Brayden Pate

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LISD’s Fugler earns NBPTS certification

Lindale High School Speech and Debate Teacher, JP Fugler, has been recognized for his completion of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards program, publicity officials announced. The National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools. “Becoming a National Board Certified teacher

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Lindale ISD, LVFD develop dual credit firefighter certification

The Lindale Independent School District, the Lindale Fire Department, and Tyler Junior College have joined together in a cooperative effort to design and implement a dual credit firefighter certification program within Lindale ISD, publicity officials announced. The Emergency Services program of study focuses on training CTE learners to respond to emergency situations, such as medical

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Great Texas Birding Classic Raises Thousands for Habitat Conservation

  AUSTIN— The Great Texas Birding Classic, the biggest, longest, wildest birdwatching tournament in the country, raised $47,000 for projects benefitting native Texas habitats and species. Celebrating its 27th year, the tournament has raised $1.16 million for on-the-ground conservation work to acquire, restore and enhance wildlife habitat. Across the state, 1,100 birders flocked to fields

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Texas Game Wardens Emphasize Water, Boating Safety This Labor Day Weekend

    AUSTIN—With the summer boating season winding down, many Texans are making plans to escape the unrelenting heat by hitting the water one last time. This holiday weekend, Texas Game Wardens are joining local law enforcement to patrol Texas lakes and rivers and remind everyone spending time around the water to follow basic safety

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