The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Community Health Dr. Paul McGaha will serve as the Smith County Health Authority effective Oct. 1, replacing Dr. Jeffrey Levin, who retired September 30 after serving for six years. McGaha has served for more than 33 years

The 2020 Census is a once-a-decade population count of everyone who lives in the United States on April 1. Responses from the census help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated for critical public services and programs in communities around the country each year for the next 10 years. If

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) has received a $2.8 million grant for a study ofMycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), which infects a third of the world’s population, causing 1.3 million deaths per year, including 100,000 children. Principal investigator on the research is UTHSCT Chair and Professor of Pulmonary Immunology Dr. Raman (Krishna)

AUSTIN – Texans may think they know how to correctly install and use their children’s car seats, but nearly 60 percent of the time they’re used incorrectly. That’s why TxDOT is helping drivers keep their children safe on the road. TxDOT’s annual “Save Me With a Seat” campaign is hitting Texas airways and roadways as

The Lindale Eagles won Friday’s home non-conference game against Van by a score of 33-28. Read about the game in this week’s Lindale News & Times.    

Dirt work is being done for the new Spring Hill Suites which will be located on the north end of The Cannery property, past TJC North. The hotel is expected to be completed in the spring/summer of 2021.

AUSTIN – Whether you’re just driving around town or traveling the open roads this Labor Day, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) encourages all motorists to practice safe driving habits and exercise caution throughout the holiday weekend. Beginning Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, the Texas Highway Patrol will increase its enforcement on

If you seek free COVID-19 testing, please view these free COVID testing opportunities that are being made available to residents from any city in East Texas who can receive a free test at either of these locations.Tyler Senior Center – 1915 Garden Valley Road in TylerStarting on Wednesday August 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Continuing Mondays through Saturdays from 9:00

‘On the Line with AgriLife’ series continues The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in District 6, serving the counties of West Texas, will address the basics of pasture management when it presents its next “On the Line with AgriLife” webinar at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 18. The topic of the webinar is “The Three Basics of Pasture

With the COVID-19 precautions in place, being outdoors seems like a safer choice, so that’s led to a barrage of garage and estate sales. Buyers can find some of the treasures everyone stored up during the months everything closed down. Sellers can get the clutter out of their houses. It’s a win-win for all. The