New law targets drunk drivers who kill parents of young children

AUSTIN – As Labor Day approaches, TxDOT is reminding all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic  Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement

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Phillips arrested; charged with false subpeonas

Lance Phillips, son of Smith County Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips and County Clerk Karen Phillips, remains in the Smith County Jail this week after being arrested for issuing subpoenas

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Firefighters respond to several incidents

Smith County residents are reminded the county burn ban remains in effect, said Fire Marshal Paul Findley. The burn ban became official during the Aug. 1 meeting of the Smith County Commissioners

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Health officials offer back to school tips

Lindale ISD students began another school year this week and for them and others across the state, there will be some major adjustments families may need to work through. Those adjustments do not

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Public hearing set for county 2024 tax rate

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for the coming fiscal year has been set for Tuesday, Aug. 22 this past week by Smith County Commissioners. Times for the public hearing are 9:30 a.m.

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Texas Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Aug. 15

  AUSTIN— It’s August, which means kids are back in school and the fall hunting and fishing seasons are quickly approaching. Before packing your favorite tackle and camo for trips, be sure

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Lindale’s Legrow named to Class 4A all-state team

Lindale High School pitcher Hudson Legrow has been named to the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 4A All-State baseball team, publicity officials announced. Legrow, an incoming

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State Capital Highlights

Wildfire chances grow across state The risk for wildfires across the state has risen along with the hot and dry conditions, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. “With the recent uptick

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Lance Phillips surrenders to authorities after court incident

Lance Phillips, son of Smith County Precinct 3 Commissioner Terry Phillips, turned himself into authorities this past weekend after evading arrest on a contempt of court charge last Thursday in

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Lindale man sentenced to 30 years for child sex crimes

Colin Wade Turner, 67 of Lindale was sentenced to 30 years in prison this past week after pleading guilty to multiple child sex crimes in 2022, officials said. Turner was arrested on Dec. 2, 2022

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New year, same goal: Eagles look for playoff success in ’23

      By Terry Cannon Editor And so it begins — again. This week, Texas high school football players are sweating out any excesses they may have accumulated since the final

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