Smith County Clerk’s Office was recognized during Commissioners Court on Tuesday

The Smith County Clerk’s Office was recognized during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, February 26, for receiving the 5-Star Exemplary Award for its Vital Statistics Department. County Clerk Karen Phillips said since she took office in 2011, her office has “obtained the outstanding distinction of receiving the 5-Star Exemplary Award” from the State of Texas for

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Railroad Commission of Texas Presents 2019 Reclamation Award

Railroad Commission of Texas Presents 2019 Reclamation Award Sabine Mining Co. Creates Wildlife Habitat from Mined Acreage AUSTIN – Texas Railroad Commissioners today awarded the Sabine Mining Co. the Commission’s 2019 Reclamation Award. The operator was recognized for restoring more than 3,400 contiguous acres of Harrison County, mined land into native grass habitat for bobwhite quail,

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Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods Stores to Host Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Brookshire Grocery Co. is excited to host the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile at local stores and invites community members to join the fun and take photos. The Wienermobile will visit Brookshire’s and Super 1 Foods stores on the following schedule:  Thursday, Feb. 28 ·       11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brookshire’s 2734 E. Fifth St., Tyler ·       3:30 – 6:30

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2019 UIL Girls Basketball State Tournament Information

2019 UIL Girls Basketball State Tournament Feb. 28-March 2, 2019 Alamodome (San Antonio, Texas) Thursday, February 28 Conference 1A Semifinals 8:30 a.m. – Dodd City (33-3) vs. Moulton (27-10) 10:00 a.m. – Hermleigh (30-5) vs. Nazareth (30-6) Conference 3A Semifinals 1:30 p.m. – Mount Pleasant Chapel Hill (35-0) vs. Wall (32-1) 3:00 p.m. – Woodville

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2019 Texas Girls Coaches Association Softball Poll

February 26, 2019 Reminder: Class 1A and 2A is combined through Regular season. The Classifications are combined until the end of the regular season when class 1A has a unique poll. Class 2A 1. Evadale 7-0 2. Grapeland 6-2 3. Centerville 5-2 4. D’Hanis 6-1 5. Crawford 2-1 6. Stamford 3-0 7. Yorktown 2-0 8.

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TPWD Releases Fishing and Hunting Regulation Change Proposals for 2019-2020

AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now accepting public comment on proposed changes to fishing and hunting regulations for 2019-2020. TPWD will be taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2019-2020 Statewide Recreational Fishing Proclamation and 2019-2020 Statewide Recreational Hunting Proclamation, with input to be considered before any action by the Texas

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TSWA Class 3A All-state football team announced

TSWA Class 3A All-state football team announced: Eligia Carter on first team offense, Tristan Seahorn on second team offense Danny Badger and Rashaud Johnson named to honorable mention team BRYAN – Running back Darwin Barlow and defensive lineman James Sylvester who led Newton to the Division II state title are the players of the year

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Gregg County Jury hands down a 55-year sentence to a habitual violator

LONGVIEW— Gregg County Criminal District Attorney Tom B. Watson announced  today that Johnifer Ray Mumphrey of Kilgore, Texas has been sentenced to 55 years in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for Burglary of a Habitation, with Intent to Commit Assault. On or about May 14, 2018, Mumphrey stormed into a residence, uninvited, and assaulted

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