Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Oct 30, 2025

Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by the East Texas Council of Governments “I look forward to learning more about successful processes and programs from other Councils of Governments and how they might help ETCOG fill service and funding gaps in our region.”

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Employee Recognitions

Oct 29, 2025

Sharon Gregory was honored during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday for 20 years of service to the Smith County Juvenile Services Department. Juvenile Services Director Ross Worley said he’s amazed at the job she does. She started in a part-time position more than

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Smith County Warrants Solution Program Runs October 6-17

Smith County Warrants Solution Program Runs October 6-17

Oct 8, 2025

Smith County is holding its Warrants Solution Program, offering those with arrest warrants for outstanding court fines a chance to pay them before being arrested. “Each year, we hold a warrant roundup to allow people to pay their outstanding court fines and fees

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$23M FACILITY, $1.46M SAVED — THAT’S GOOD BUSINESS

$23M FACILITY, $1.46M SAVED — THAT’S GOOD BUSINESS

Oct 8, 2025

Gregg County unveils new Downtown Parking Facility with office complex Story and photos by Joycelyne Fadojutimi/infinitieplusmag.com After years of planning and construction, Gregg County has officially opened its new downtown Parking Facility and Office Complex—a project County Judge Bill Stoudt calls one of

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Smith County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Employee Recognitions

Aug 27, 2025

Kasey Philpott is retiring this week after three decades of service to the Smith County Adult Probation Department. She was honored for her service during the Commissioners Court on Tuesday, August 26. “First and foremost, I want to say how grateful I am

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