Smith County Commissioner J Scott Herod Sworn in to Office

Smith County Commissioner J Scott Herod Sworn in to Office

Jan 3, 2025

I am extremely honored to begin serving the people of Smith County Precinct 3 as their county commissioner. I promise to listen and work hard for you to make our community a great place to live, work and play! Commissioner J Scott Herod

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Christina Drewry sworn in to Office as Smith County Precinct 1 Commissioner

Christina Drewry sworn in to Office as Smith County Precinct 1 Commissioner

Jan 3, 2025

I am absolutely privileged and honored to be serving in this role. Commissioner Christina Drewry Judge Sarah Maynard, Commissioner Christina Drewry and Pastor Sam Deville. County Court-at-Law 2 Judge Sarah Maynard administered the oath of office while Flint Baptist Church Pastor Sam Deville

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Power! Where does it come from. How do we get it.

Power! Where does it come from. How do we get it.

Dec 29, 2024

By Larry Guido Scientists seem to agree on at least one thing: There are ten different sources that are available to produce power. These sources include wind and waves, hydrogen and hydroelectric, and are four of the most sought-after commodities on the planet.

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Holiday Returns and Exchanges

Holiday Returns and Exchanges

Dec 26, 2024

Tis the season for giving, but what happens if the gift you have given or received needs to be returned or exchanged? A busy holiday shopping season potentially means we will have a high number of post-holiday returns and exchanges. BBB provides the

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The Real Gifts of Christmas

The Real Gifts of Christmas

Dec 24, 2024

GOD’S WORD: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son.” – John 3: 16a By Glenn Miller Each Christmas season there seems to be some particular item that is on everyone’s Christmas list. One year it was Beanie-Babies.

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Christmas in Heaven

Christmas in Heaven

Dec 22, 2024

GOD’S WORD: “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.” – Revelation 21:4 By Glenn Miller Christmas this year

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Smith County honors employees

Smith County honors employees

Dec 19, 2024

I’ve really enjoyed working for and helping the citizens of Smith County. Lynda Swann Lynda Swann (left) and Verna Carroll pose for a picture during their retirement party. Two longtime employees in the Smith County Pre-Trial Release Department were honored for their years

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State of the City: Mayor Kristen Ishihara delivers first speech

State of the City: Mayor Kristen Ishihara delivers first speech

Dec 16, 2024

We are coming together to do great things for Longview, and I’m so excited about what the future holds for us. Kristen Ishihara – Longview Mayor Mayor Kristen Ishihara (center) with Rebcca Berkley and Shuneda Sterrett. Mayor’s address chockfull of brags, honors, and

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Ambitions, Hopes and Plans

Ambitions, Hopes and Plans

Dec 15, 2024

GOD’S WORD: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.” – Jeremiah 29:11. By Glenn Miller Let’s see, if my life

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Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs

Anger Explodes at Health Care CEOs

Dec 12, 2024

If there’s anything our fractured country seems to agree on, it’s that the health care system is tragically broken. Lisa Jarvis – Bloomberg Private insurers profit by denying help to sick people. When a CEO was murdered, Americans said just how they feel

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