ETR staff report Colten Parsell has been named the new Smith County Animal Control Supervisor. “I wanted this role because animal control is a direct service to the community. It should be about helping people, protecting our animals and supporting the officers who are out there doing difficult work every day,” he said. “I hope […]
UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated grand opening Story and photos by Paula Jimenez/www.easttexasreview.com In an exciting stride towards enhancing healthcare access, UT Health East Texas proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new clinic and urgent care facility on Tyler’s West Loop. The ceremony featured a vibrant ribbon-cutting celebration, accompanied by a community open […]
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 20 years ago and has worked her way up to executive assistant […]
Story by Casey Murphy A Lindale Police sergeant and a dispatcher were honored with Community Hero Awards during Smith County Commissioners Court for their life-saving efforts that saved a 2-year-old girl from choking. On September 7, 2025, Kimberly Smith answered the 9-1-1 call about a toddler choking on a small toy at a Lindale restaurant. […]
𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐟 𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫 Nozomi Tomita flew all the way from Massachusetts on Tuesday to adopt two deaf dogs from the Smith County Animal Shelter. “I’m finally here! It was a long flight,” Ms. Tomita, who is deaf, signed as she entered the shelter. “I am […]
