ETCOG to Host Public Meeting on Regional Solid Waste Plan Updates
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The East Texas Council of Governments (ETCOG) announces a public meeting to share updates to its 20-year Regional Solid Waste Management Plan on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. The meeting will be
Read MoreGame Warden Field Notes
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The following items are compiled from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement reports. Bee Careful! A swarm of bees attacked a rancher utilizing an open top
Read MoreCommissioners OK allocating Rescue Plan funds to hospitals
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The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday (Sept. 28) approved to allocate $4.52 million – 10 percent — of its American Rescue Plan Act funding to local hospitals and emergency rooms
Read MoreCounty begins mandated redistricting process
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The Smith County Commissioners Court received on Tuesday (Sept. 28) an initial assessment report relating to the Constitutionally-mandated redistricting process it will undertake in the next
Read MoreSmith County Commissioners appoint interim Precinct 2 Constable
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The Smith County Commissioners Court appointed Shawn Scott, a retired law enforcement officer and security company executive, as Interim Precinct 2 Constable on Tuesday, October 5. Smith County
Read MoreCatch the Buzz with Texas’ Sixth Annual Pollinator BioBlitz
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AUSTIN — For the next two weeks, Texans are invited to take part in the sixth annual statewide Pollinator BioBlitz. The goal of the BioBlitz, which runs from Oct. 1-17, is to raise
Read MoreFormer Constable Josh Black Waives Appeal
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On Wednesday, September 22, 2021, former Constable Josh Black waived his rights to appeal his conviction for official oppression. Former Constable Black was tried in the 114th District
Read MoreTexas Comptroller Announces $285 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2021
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(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid $285 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. “I am
Read MoreWater, Boating Safety Takes Precedence Ahead of Labor Day Weekend
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AUSTIN— With Labor Day weekend approaching, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding everyone to be safe this holiday by following basic boating and water safety
Read More$477,786 in grant funds available for prescribed burning to Central and East Texas landowners
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service is accepting grant applications to offset the cost of prescribed burning on private lands for Central and East Texas landowners
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