Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced last week he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 0.2 percent less than in July 2023. These allocations are based on sales made in May by businesses that report tax monthly. Lindale saw positive movement – 0.04%

July Fourth is a day of celebration across the United States. The Fourth of July commemorates American independence and millions of people throughout the country celebrate the day with family and friends. Communities like ours host their own celebrations on July Fourth or Third – like The Rose Heights Church-Lindale’s annual “Light The Night’’ Fireworks

The Lindale City Council held public hearings then approved three annexations into the city limits during its regular weekly meeting on Tuesday (June 18) at city hall. No one spoke during the time allotted for the public hearing. Following the public hearings, council members: approved annexation of a parcel of land located at 15592 CR

Bridge work continues on a section of FM 16 to the west Lindale by Texas Department of Transportation crews, said TXDOT spokesman Jeff Williford. This work is part of the widening and realignment of the roadway, Williford said, and covers an area four miles east of FM 849 to U.S. 69 near downtown. The contractor

Gregory Kilgore was sworn as the Place 5 representative on the Lindale City Council during the council’s regular meeting Tuesday night (June 4). City Secretary Michelle Wiese administered the oath. The Place 5 seat became open when Gavin Rasco was elected mayor in May. Kilgore was recommended to the council by Mayor Pro Tem Bob

Just as East Texans were trying to dry out from a massive spring weather event, a second arrived rapidly on its heels this past week packing 70 mph winds, wreaking havoc and leaving thousands without power for several days. The first storm system roared into East Texas on May 28 dumping several inches of rain

The late spring storms that barreled through Lindale and East Texas on Tuesday, May 28 downed trees, dumped several inches of rain and knocked out power to thousands of residents. And a second round of strong thunderstorms roared through the East Texas area late Monday night, leaving more than 60,000 residents without power through Tuesday

School’s out for the summer and the folks at the Lillie Russell Memorial Library are ready to help begin your summer adventure. This summer library staff has partnered with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension for a fun hands-on gardening series, a free 6-week course that will meet every Thursday at 10:30 a.m., starting June 6 and

Lindale’s armed services members as well as others around the globe – past and present – and were honored on Monday, May 27 at the Lindale Veteran’s Memorial in downtown Lindale. Approximately 150 people attended the ceremony, which featured guest speaker U.S. Army Col. Robert Thelen, a senior fellow at the U.S. National Defense University.

Lindale has a new mayor and a new council member after both were sworn in on Tuesday, May 21 prior to the regular meeting of the council at city hall. Gavin Rasco, who ran unopposed in the May 4 election and Jerretta Nance Pate, who defeated Place 2 incumbent and former Mayor Pro Tem Yvette