Phillips headed for runoff following primary election

Smith County voters went to the polls on Tuesday, March 5 in the joint primary election and according to unofficial results the County Commissioner’s Court will see one change and possibly two

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Lindale City Council OKs firm for Highway 16 work

Lindale City Council members approved 4M Construction Services Inc. for utility work along FM 16 west of the city during their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 5. Also, council members approved

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Hunting Accidents at a New Record Low in Texas

  AUSTIN — Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report.   A new record low of 10

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Fed indictments handed down for drug distribution violations

A Celina physician and eight others have been indicted for federal drug distribution violations in the Eastern District of Texas, said Davilyn Walston, spokesperson for U.S. At-torney Damien M.

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Police Beat | Feb. 23 – March 1

Lindale Police Department call logs for Feb. 23-March 1 FRIDAY, FEB. 23: Public Service, 500 block North Main Street, Settled at Scene; Motor Vehicle Crash, 3500 block South Main Street, Settled

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The Economist | Global Growth

I often tend to focus on the US economy. Let’s explore some context by examining how other countries are faring. Rates of expansion around the world vary significantly, and a few points about

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UT Tyler poll suggests Cruz may have trouble with Allred

The Center for Opinion Research at The University of Texas at Tyler conducted their latest public opinion poll of registered Texas voters Feb. 18–26, officials announced. Among findings were

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TxDOT launches Spring anti-drunk driving campaign, targeting college students

AUSTIN – As spring break approaches, TxDOT is teaming up with college students to make sure their celebrations don’t have catastrophic consequences. The “Drive Sober. No Regrets” campaign is

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11-Year-Old Shatters Junior Waterbody Largemouth Bass Record, Joins Father on Books

  ATHENS – Stetson Davis, an 11-year-old angler from Tuttle, Okla., landed 13.31-pound ShareLunker 661 on Wednesday, topping the junior angler waterbody record for largemouth bass by more

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Mayor reflects on tenure, city’s growth

In May, for the first time in 17 years, the Lindale City Council will be missing a familiar face during council meetings as Mayor Jeff Daugherty chose not to seek re-election this year.

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East Texans tackle wildfires

    The largest wildfire in Texas history continues to ravage vast portions of the Panhandle, and as firefighters contain the destruction of the Smokehouse Creek fire and other blazes,

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