Court-appointed expert says man accused in dentist’s deaths competent
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Steven Alexander Smith, 41, who stands accused of the shooting deaths of two Tyler dentists in March, 2022, is competent to stand trial according to recent testimony by a court-appointed expert.
ShareLunker embarks on 38th season
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New Year’s Day arrived last week and with it came the kickoff of the 38th Toyota ShareLunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a
Capital Highlights
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Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1 After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits
East Texas unemployment figures drop
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East Texas’ unemployment rate improved from October, 2023 to November 2023, which mirrored the rest of the state, according to figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission this past week.
Library staff ready for 2024
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The holidays have come and gone for another year but the staff at Lillie Russell Memorial Library is anxious for the new year with some familiar activities. Regular activities include Adult Game
Lindale’s Kayli Vickery earns All-State honors in volleyball
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Lindale High School volleyball standout Kayli Vickery, who helped lead the Lady Eagles to the Regional Semifinals of the 2023 playoffs, was recently selected to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports
Work continues on FM 16 near Lindale
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Widening and realignment of FM 16 west of downtown Lindale will continue this week with lane closures and traffic shift detours in place, said Texas Department of Transportation spokesman Jeff
Smith County Jail inmate dies Dec. 27
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Officials with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office reported that jail inmate Susan Taylor, 58, had died after being taken to a UT Health emergency room after being found unconscious in the day room