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Having A Pet-Safe Halloween

Trick or treating can be a fun time for kids, but pet owners may need to take some extra precautions for their animals. Holidays are enjoyable occasions for animals and owners alike, but they do provide a disruption in routine that introduces new variables into a pet’s environment. Rather than be haunted by the potential

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Hiring Red, White, and You! Texas Statewide Veterans Job Fair Set for Nov. 5

WHAT: Hiring Red, White and You! Statewide Veterans’ Job Fair WHO: TWC, Workforce Development Centers, Employers and Veterans Job Seekers WHEN: All Day, November 5, 2020 WHERE: Virtually at various locations (Contact Local Workforce Development Boards) The Texas Workforce Commission and the 28 Texas Workforce Development Boards are teaming up with employers across the Lone

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LHS senior night recognitions tonight

Before the football team kicks off its game against Palestine, the football, cheerleaders and drill team will recognize the seniors in those organizations, beginning at 7 p.m. Band seniors will be introduced at halftime. Lindale is undefeated in District 9-4A while Palestine is 4-1. The last game of the regular season will be on undefeated

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Lindale holds Special Olympics Day

Lindale ISD athletes, cheerleaders and school officials helped make this past Thursday a special day for some special athletes in the district. Games included baseball, football, golf and ball toss. (Photos by Terry Cannon)

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Haunted Car Washes Benefit LHS organizations

Precision Express Car Wash is sponsoring its first Haunted  Car Wash to benefit the Lindale Project Graduation 2021 Seniors, Lindale Baseball team, Lady Eagles Softball, Lindale Boys Basketball and LHS Star Steppers. Dates that are left on the October schedule include Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 30. School clubs have already entertained car owners another three

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Navy lieutenant surprises family at College Street Elementary Campus

After being deployed since Aug. 23, 2019, with only a two-day visit at Thanksgiving last fall, Navy Lt. Chip Robertson donned the Eagle mascot outfit to surprise his three children at College Street Elementary this afternoon after flying back into East Texas this morning. “I’m super excited,” Robertson said. “All I wanted to do is

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Secretary Hughs Encourages Texans To Vote Early, Make Preparations To Cast A Ballot In November 3rd General Election

AUSTIN – Texas Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs today encouraged all eligible Texas voters to take advantage of the extended early voting period ahead of the November 3rd general election, which begins on Tuesday, October 13th and ends on Friday, October 30th. The Secretary urged voters to set aside time to prepare so that they are informed and

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PATH COATS FOR KIDS DRIVE BEGAN OCTOBER 1 IN TYLER & SMITH COUNTY

PATH (People Attempting to Help) kicked off its annual Coats for Kids drive on October 1st. New and gently used coats can be dropped off at the following locations: Altra FCU – 2815 WSW Loop 323 Altra FCU – 5523 Troup Hwy. Altra FCU – 8976 S Broadway Ave. Comet Cleaners Hart’s Cleaners Progress Cleaners Regency Cleaners Shannon’s

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Smith County Road Bond Report

Smith County Engineer Frank Davis gave a quarterly Road Bond Project report to the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, September 29. From June through August, five road improvement projects performed by contractors were completed, including rebuilding and repaving 8 miles of roads for $2.24 million. Two projects consisting of 9.9 miles of roadway are underway and

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Smith County Mail-In Ballots Went Out Oct. 1

The Smith County Elections Office sent out 8,447 mail-in ballots requested by Smith County voters Thursday. If you have applied for a mail-in ballot and are eligible to receive one, it should be on its way to you through the U.S. Postal Service. Be on the lookout for an 11 ½ by 4 ½ green

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