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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue last week an- nounced that the Department is making available up to $1 billion in loan guarantees to help rural businesses meet their working Lindale High School’s 2020 graduation is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday, May 29, at Eagle Stadium capital needs during the corona- virus pandemic. with valedictorian Sydni Segroves and salutatorian Jenna Thornhill leading the class. Additionally, agricultural pro- ducers that are not eligible for VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN USDA Farm Service Agency loans may receive funding un- SYDNI SEGROVES JENNA THORNHILL der USDA Business & Industry Sydni Segroves, the daughter of Jeremy and Amber Jenna Thornhill, the daughter of Jon and Jamie Thornhill, (B&I) CARES Act Program pro- Segroves, is the valedictorian for the Lindale High is the salutatorian for the LHS Class of 2020. visions included in the Corona- School Class of 2020. She plans to attend the Univer- She plans to attend the University of Texas at Tyler in the virus Aid, Relief, and Economic sity of Arkansas in the fall. She’s been a member of the fall and major in nursing. Thornhill has been in the LISD Security (CARES) Act. Lindale ISD community for 10 years. family for 13 years. “Under the leadership of Pres- A busy high schooler, she has been the vice president Her favorite class has been English and her most chal- ident Trump, USDA is committed and president of the Lindale High School National lenging has been AP Chemistry. to being a strong partner to rural Honor Society, was a senior lieutenant and captain of the Thornhill was a member of the LHS Lady Eagles bas- businesses and agricultural pro- Lindale High School Star Steppers Drill Team and was ketball and softball teams, a member of the Drumline, was ducers and being a strong sup- on the KDF Dance and Gym competitive dance team. SYDNI SEGROVES JENNA THORNHILL in Key Club and was a National Honor Society member. porter of all aspects of the rural At LHS, her favorite courses have been AP Chem- Her recognitions include earning the DAR Good Citizen economy,” Secretary Perdue said. istry and CMA while her most challenging class was VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Award, being named the Lindale Area Chamber of Com- “Ensuring more rural agricultural AP Calculus. merce’s Female Student of the Year, being named to the producers are able to gain access In college, she hopes to major in biochemistry and minor in Spanish on a pre-need 15-5A Academic All District basketball team and was chosen a UIL solo and ensemble to much-needed capital in these tract. After college, she wants to become an emergency medicine physician. This medalist. unprecedented times is a corner- summer, she is planning to earn her CMA certification and begin working at a local After college, she hopes to become a certified perfusionist. This summer Thornhill stone of that commitment.” clinic as well as spending time with friends and family before joining her Arkansas is ready to spend as much time outdoors as possible. Her favorite Bible verse is “Be on In addition to expanding el- classmates in the fall. your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong” — 1 Corinthians 16:13. igibility to certain agricultural producers, the changes Secretary Perdue announced today allow USDA to: · Provide 90 percent guaran- tees on B&I CARES Act Program loans; ·Set the application and guar- antee fee at two percent of the loan; ·Accept appraisals completed Monday crash within two years of the loan ap- plication date; near Lindale ·Not require discounting of collateral for working capital kills two loans, and Texas Department of Public · Extend the maximum term for Safety officials continue to in- working capital loans to 10 years. vestigate the one car crash that B&I CARES Act Program killed two East Texans just after loans must be used as working 10:30 p.m. Saturday (May 23) on capital to prevent, prepare for Interstate 20 near Lindale. or respond to the effects of the The crash happened four miles coronavirus pandemic. The loans east of the city, DPS officials said. may be used only to support rural Preliminary reports said Joshua businesses, including agricultural Britt Quinn, 19, of Fairfield drove producers, that were in operation off the highway and struck a num- on Feb. 15, 2020. ber of trees. Quinn and passenger USDA intends to consider Jerrell Bryan Daniel, 51, of Van applications in the order they are Memorial Day service were both pronounced dead at received. However, the Depart- Members of the American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15 from Lindale held a memorial service at the Lindale Veter- the scene. ment may assign priority points to an’s Memorial on Monday. The post’s honor guard performed the ceremony and Ray Lewis, a 93-year-old U.S. Marine Both bodies were taken to a projects if the demand for funds Corps veteran, placed the wreath. Enlisting in the Marines at age 15 in 1942, Lewis was one of the youngest to serve Lindale funeral home, DPS of- exceeds availability. in combat in the Pacific Theater. Photo courtesy of Geneva McKinley ficials said. Eligible applicants may con- tact their local USDA Rural Development State Office in the Commissioners approve COVID-19 grant agreement state where the project is located. USDA is developing appli- This past week, Smith County Commissioners unan- the county will receive just under $5.4 million.’’ will not address the issues facing communities such as cation guides for lenders and imously approved a Coronavirus Relief Fund Grant Moran added that the funds are not to be used for Lindale and the other smaller county cities.’’ borrowers on the B&I CARES agreement which allocated federal funds for local entities economic stimulus purposes and the federal government State officials have nothing to be proud of, Warr said. Act Program. The Agency also in their fight against the pandemic. will audit the funds’ usage. “They shouldn’t go around patting themselves on the will host two webinars to provide The CARES Act has set aside some $150 billion from “We have until December of this year to use these back,’’ he said. an overview of program require- the federal government to states and counties which is funds and any that aren’t used, have to be returned,’’ “Very few things (during the pandemic) have aggra- ments. divided among the counties and cities of Texas, which Moran said. vated me more than this.’’ To register for the webinar received $11.24 billion. Precinct 1 Commissioner Jeff Warr expressed his con- In other action, commissioners unanimously approved on Wednesday, June 3 at 1p.m. Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran discussed the cerns over the state’s take before it arrives at the county a construction contract change order for Sand Flat Water Central Time, visit global- monetary breakdown with commissioners. and local levels. Supply Corporation. meetwebinar.webcasts.com/ “This amounts to approximately $55 per capita for “I’m so disappointed that the state of Texas is keeping “This will allow us to save about $90,000 to drill a starthere.jsp?ei=1324161&tp_ counties and cities in Texas,’’ Moran said. “In our county, 55 percent of this money,’’ he said. “My concern is that shallow well and this will do what we need to do for key=6067315417. our cities will get the $55 amount for our residents. In all, (the state) is putting an extra burden on the counties. This Sanderson Farms,’’ Moran said.

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State of Texas enters second phase of reopening plan AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 allowed restaurants to increase occupancy to 50% and relaxed his earlier executive orders that limited certain other public activities over the last two months to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Reopenings, Abbott said, must adhere to restricted occupancy levels and minimum standard health proto- cols laid out by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Notably, public schools have the option to provide in-person summer school so long as they follow social distancing practices and health pro- tocols laid out by the state health department. Classes may begin as soon as June 1. Letter to launch… “I ask all Texans to continue Dear Class of 2020, Suzanne heeding the guidance of our state You were born the year 9/11 happened and our world changed trag- and federal medical experts and do ically, rapidly and dramatically. You have no idea how dramatically, ABBOTT their part to protect public health. If you know nothing different. Now here you are graduating during the Bardwell we all unite in our resolve, we will global pandemic of COVID-19. You missed prom, you missed spring overcome this challenge,” Abbott said. sports and academic UIL competition, state band and just hanging The full list of guidelines, openings and relevant dates is available out with your friends. at gov.texas.gov/opentexas. important in life, just listen to that song. This doesn’t make you deprived, it makes you special…and stron- Certain counties where there are surges in COVID-19 cases will The most satisfying life requires balance, wisdom, the ability to ger. Because of the world you have grown up in and are now setting have their beginning date of Phase II delayed until May 29. Those overcome failure and to rise up and conquer what comes next. You out to conquer, I have more hope for the future than I have had in a Amarillo-area counties where a spike in cases has been confirmed have already proven that you can do that. Never forget that we are very long time. You have had the opportunity to learn lessons that can include El Paso, Randall, Potter, Moore and Deaf Smith. Governor’s all one accident or illness away from a completely different life. Be create greatness. And the good Lord knows, we desperately need the Surge Response Teams are at work in those Panhandle counties to thankful every day for the gifts and opportunities you have heaped greatness of the Class of 2020. increase testing, maintain hospital capacity and ensure that COVID-19 upon you, because despite what you might think, it is a Mack truck full. Think about it, you know that life is not fair. It is never going to be is contained and mitigated. Work harder than anyone else and you will conquer your world. fair, and you have learned to make the best of it. You have learned to Cumulative figures posted on May 21 by the Texas Department of Please know that love covers a multitude of sins. When you love adapt and innovate, lessons that will serve the future of all mankind, State Health Services showed that some 52,268 people in Texas had others, big secret, they love you back. In service to others you will IF you choose for it to. You may well be the ones who contribute to been diagnosed with COVID-19 and 1,440 deaths resulting from the find contentment, joy and blessing. Never stop trying to make your healing this nation and moving us forward with deliberate thoughtful- virus pandemic had been confirmed. corner of the world a better place, but allow others to help you. You ness and planning instead of rhetoric, anger and mudslinging politics. are not Atlas, the weight of the world does not have to rest on your Budget cuts ordered It is time for your life launch, the push into the depths of ‘adult’ life. shoulders alone. Gov. Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dennis I am so envious of the ‘where’ you are going next. What an adventure! One of the most important things you can do is to be grateful. One of Bonnen on May 20 sent a letter to state agencies and institutions of It won’t be easy, but it will be for most of you exciting, fulfilling and the greatest needs people have is to be appreciated. A pat on the back, higher education directing each of them to submit a plan identifying a time of growth intellectually and personally that may go unequaled a thank you note, a call of support, a hug, can mean the difference in savings to reduce general revenue-related appropriations by 5% for the rest of your lives. the people you lead, and the people you love. the 2020-2021 two-year budget cycle. Live your lives with passion as well as compassion. Life is after all, Laugh. A lot. Every chance you get. And, keep putting one foot in The three highest-ranking state officials urge agencies and insti- NOT a spectator sport. With that said, don’t be afraid of appearing to front of the other. It is how you get through the darkness. Many of tutions of higher education to pursue cost-saving strategies that will be foolish because you ‘go all out’. You will achieve more success, you have learned this already as well. not affect the state’s response to COVID-19, such as forgoing capital have more fun and reach new heights if you fully engage in life. Have Last piece of advice? Pray, and you will learn that you are never expenditures that can be deferred, avoidable travel expenditures and a spirit that moves others. THAT is your true voice…not just when really alone. administrative expenses that are not mission critical, and keeping you speak and write, but how you live. Live with power, but know Whether you are graduating virtually, in a parade, a parking lot, or unfilled any open positions that are not essential to Texas’ COVID-19 that requires great restraint and maturity on your part. an outside ceremony limited to your immediate family, know that you response. I wish so much for each of you. Ultimately, happiness is really are surrounded by a community that cares about you. According to the letter, certain agencies and activities are exempt- based on the most simple of things. I can’t be more eloquent than You are launched…and loved. ed from the directive “given the importance of the state’s response Ronnie Van Sant in “Simple Man” so when you wonder what is truly to COVID-19 and the continuity of critical government functions.” TSTA: It’s too early The Texas State Teachers Association, in a May 20 news release, said June 1 is too early to reopen school buildings for summer school classes and demanded that the state and local school districts agree THE ECONOMIST By Dr. M. Ray Perryman to enforce a detailed list of safety requirements for school campuses before reopening buildings to students and school employees. “With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to rage across Texas, the This is NOT the 1980s health and safety of students, educators and our communities need to Oil produc- a few areas, the fallout permeates led to massive failures throughout mon mantra. Presently, reserves are remain our first priority,” said TSTA President Noel Candelaria. “The tion costs are all regions of Texas. the financial system and took years expanding, technology is evolving pandemic has struck in the vast majority of Texas’ 254 counties and down sharply With the oil market in disarray, to repair. It was further complicated rapidly, costs are falling, production more than 1,200 new cases were reported yesterday. Fourteen people in Texas in re- comparisons are being drawn to the by the complex geopolitics of the is twice its prior peak, and there are died of COVID-19 in Dallas County alone, a daily high for Dallas.” cent years, but horrific events of the 1980s. While Cold War. Today, a pandemic arose centuries of supply. Candelaria said TSTA is demanding adequate supplies of protec- they are not such discussions are both natural as the country was enjoying the The oil industry in the 1980s was tive gear for everyone in every school workplace, steps that must be yet at a level and inevitable, they are also both longest expansion in history with heavily financed by institutional taken to enforce social distancing and sanitation practices and strong to maintain vi- misplaced and incorrect. I’ve talked no major structural dislocations. debt, leaving little flexibility to enforcement. “Half-hearted enforcement will endanger students and ability given about oil markets previously, but The 1980s downturn came on weather setbacks (a drop of $1 dol- educators, and our members will not stand for it on their campuses,” current prices and uncertainty. As a given the importance of the industry the heels of the 1970s embargo lar per barrel in 1982 sent the sector said Candelaria. result, significant disruptions in oil to the Texas economy, it’s worth a and energy crisis which brought reeling). The recent expansion was Child care funding is cut production areas are occurring. The deeper, closer look. major cutbacks in energy usage fueled by infusions of private equity The Texas Workforce Commission on May 19 announced the phase- industry initiated a rapid shutdown One key difference is the sheer and sluggish demand. By contrast, in the aftermath of the mortgage out of a $200 million emergency program to subsidize child care for of drilling activity, which rippled speed of the downturn. The prior the current situation arose as a meltdown and the Great Recession; Texas’ essential workers. through an enormous supply chain decline began in early 1982 and did manufacturing boom in emerging thus, it is more resilient. Subsidies were put in place to assist both essential workers and and supporting retail and service not reach its nadir until a rapid fall countries was driving solid global The near-term situation in oil child care centers during limited enrollment. With Texas reopening, enterprises in the affected commu- in 1986. This time, it unfolded in a increases in consumption (and no markets is undeniably severe, but it essential workers who are already on the subsidized plan will continue nities and the entire state. Banks matter of weeks. export ban). is a temporary aberration stemming to receive child care for the three-month period they were initially with large energy loan portfolios are Moreover, the 1980s debacle Back then, production and known from an unprecedented health issue. approved for under the program. being strained, and mid-stream and occurred amidst a savings and loan reserves had been declining for de- As the economy reopens, demand Effective June 1, the Texas Workforce Commission will reinstate downstream investments are being and real estate crisis and ill-con- cades and the future of the industry for oil will rise and markets will the requirement for parents receiving financial assistance to pay for deferred. Although concentrated in ceived reversals in tax policy that was in doubt. “Peak oil” was a com- normalize. This is NOT the 1980s. a portion of their costs.

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Advertising: Reproduction of any portion of any [email protected] issue of this newspaper is not Susan Duncan allowed without the permission of Office Manager: The Lindale News & Times. Other Bardwellink publications include: The Gladewater Mirror and White Oak Independent Lindale News & Times, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Page 3 Fighting COVID and knuckleheads at same time To say we are living in a unique time is quite the understatement. Erin Bromage, who has a Ph.D in microbiology and immunology A virus that most people had never heard of a few months ago is from James Cook University in Australia and is a professor of bi- now the driving force in our lives. Despite the heroic eff orts of our ology at the University of Massachusetts, has worked the numbers health care providers and the concern of some of our elected offi cials, Terry on the spread and prevention of COVID-19. Some of her fi ndings people are still dying from COVID-19. include: Adding to the confusion is the uncertainty of it all. America’s Cannon -- Bathrooms have a lot of high touch surfaces, door handles, fau- medical scientists and researchers are the best in the world, yet they Editor cets, stall doors. Public bathrooms must be approached with extra have to feel as if they are trying to nail jelly to a tree as they combat caution (surface and air), until more is known about the risk. this pandemic. -- A single cough releases about 3,000 droplets and droplets travel Despite the gloom and doom we have to maintain a positive outlook. at 50 miles per hour. Most droplets are large, and fall quickly (grav- One of these days – probably sooner than later – our lives will return But Daugherty, like many others in leadership roles across the state ity), but many do stay in the air and can travel across a room in a to some sort of normalcy. and country are frustrated by the knucklehead factor. few seconds. Local and county politicians – from Lindale Mayor Jeff Daugherty It’s frightening to imagine how bad things would be right now if -- A single sneeze releases about 30,000 droplets, with droplets to Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran – are serious supporters of everyone decided not to wear a mask, not wash their hands constantly traveling at up to 200 miles per hour. Most droplets are small and democracy and the free enterprise system. They understand (to para- and not practice social distancing. travel great distances (easily across a room). phrase President Calvin Coolidge) that the business of Smith County “I’m convinced there would be a lot more cases (of COVID-19) If a person is infected, the droplets in a single cough or sneeze and East Texas is business. if we hadn’t initiated the steps we have,’’ Daugherty said. “We have may contain as many as 200,000,000 virus particles which can all be But in order for the complicated machinery of capitalism to work, to remain vigilant.’’ dispersed into the environment around them. businesses have to be open and they have to sell their goods. (Captain He’s right, you know. But the knuckleheads among us will still -- One breath releases 50-5,000 droplets. Most of these droplets Obvious couldn’t have said it better). rant and rave about personal rights and how the government can’t are low velocity and fall to the ground quickly. There are even fewer The Lindale mayor, while trying to look out for the well being of tell them what to do or how to act. droplets released through nose-breathing. Importantly, due to the all the city’s residents, is also performing a delicate balancing act. He Personal politics shouldn’t enter into the equation. Just because lack of exhalation force with a breath, viral particles from the lower has said on numerous occasions he wants people to be able to earn a your man in the White House doesn’t wear a mask doesn’t mean this respiratory areas are not expelled. living, not just for themselves, but for the well being of the community. is acceptable or is the smart thing to do. Following common-sense Our life will return to normal once the knucklehead presence is However, if all of a sudden Lindale businesses doors were fl ung guidelines doesn’t take away your independence. It only makes things subdued. So, for the sake of me, my family and the folks I care about, open, the spread of the virus would be catastrophic. more dangerous for the rest of us. mask up, wash up and keep your distance. Rusty, the roof and a bed sheet: what could go wrong? You know, the fi rst time I para- “We need a bigger house,” said stuck in your forehead.” asked Wee Whoa. chuted, I was 10 years old. Back Little Rusty. “Makes you look like you got “Shut up Wee Whoa,” we all then, parachutin’ was a lot harder “Why don’t you jump off of Rusty Mitchum three eyeballs.” said. Stupid kid. than it is now. Coy’s house?” said Wee Whoa. Well, I survived. Later after At least it was for us. “Shut up Wee Whoa,” said they dragged me home, I told my TRINITY When I say us, I mean my cous- Little Rusty. “Stupid little kid.” momma I had rode my bicycle FELLOWSHIP in Coy, Greg Hunt, Little Rusty, “Hey, I know!” said Coy. “Why Life & Times into a tree. She covered my Wee Whoa and me. Oh yeah, don’t we jump off of my house?” wounds in Monkey Blood and Teaching the Bible for living today and Wee Whoa’s dog Bones. We “Hey man, that’s a great idea,” sent me back outside. All my 903-882-3885 didn’t parachute out of airplanes I said. “It ain’t really that high,” I said, him down?” said Greg. buddies were waiting. 1/2 mile south of Lindale off FM 849 because we didn’t know anybody “Yeah,” said Little Rusty. and swallowed hard. “You want me to see if your “Well?” Coy asked. SERVICES ff that had one, so we parachuted o “I just said that,” said Wee “Let’s get this show on the mom’s at home?” said Coy. “Well what?” I said. Morning Worship 10 a.m. of porches, out of trees, and stuff Whoa. road,” said Coy, and he started “NO!” I yelled. “I’d rather have “You gonna try it again?” Wed. Prayer Meeting 7 p.m. like that. “Shut up Wee Whoa!” we all pullin’ the parachute out of the the police shoot me down.” “Are you crazy?” BEN STEEN, PASTOR In fact, we never parachuted off said. pack. Fortunately, I was a lot closer to “You’re not chicken are you?” of anything high enough to allow Now, Coy had a two story “Greg,” I said. “You tie it on. the ground than I had been when I our parachute to deploy properly. house. Well, the front of the house You tie the best knots.” was on top of the house, but I was “Wow!” Little Rusty exclaimed was one story, but the back was “No problem,” he replied. still 10 feet or so from the ground. Mt. Sylvan Baptist Church after one of my jumps. “The pair two. His house was built into the “I got an idea,” said Little “Unhook your belt!” yelled of shoot nearly opened that time.” side of a hill. So, we packed up Rusty. “Why don’t we open the Wee Whoa. A Church Filled with God’s Love That’s what we called them; the parachute and headed up to pair of shoot and hold it open, and “Shut up Wee Whoa,” said Lit- Church officials invite worshipers to join pair of shoots, because that’s what his house. then you jump.” tle Rusty. “Stupid kid.” we thought they were sayin’. This time we didn’t shinny up “That ain’t the way they do it in “I know,” said Greg. “Why them on Facebook live at 11 a.m. Sundays “Really?” I replied. “I wish the antenna pole because we could the movies,” said Coy. don’t you unhook your belt.” and on KMOO 99.9 FM at 11:30 a.m. we had something bigger to jump climb up a trellis at the front of “Hold it,” I said. “That’s not a “That’s a good idea,” said Coy. We invite you to come worship with us! off of.” his house. We all got on top, and bad idea. “I just said that,” said Wee We all were tryin’ to think of started walkin’ up toward the peak I stood at the edge of the roof, Whoa. 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It Greg. 1/2 to 1.6 acre lots with big Oak trees on them. “Great idea,” said Little Rusty. and…uh….I don’t want to hog felt like I had only fallen a short “Great,” I said, but I didn’t get ALL in Lindale schools “I just said that,” said Wee all the fun.” way when I felt the chute pop the entire word out when the belt Whoa. Little Rusty had gotten on his open. loop popped loose. “Shut up Wee Whoa. We’re belly and was peekin’ over the My eyes were still clamped “Get out of the way!” yelled Ralph Miles thinkin’ here,” said Little Rusty. edge of the house. shut as I waited for the impact. Coy. www.ralphmilesconstruction.com “You know,” I said, “that might “This don’t look like no fun to I waited some more still hangin’ Luckily, I was able to get my 903-571-3087 work.” me,” he said. from my chute. legs down just before I hit the We were all sittin’ in my back “I know,” said Greg. “Let’s tie Still no impact. ground. Unfortunately when my yard, so the obvious choice in the pair of shoot to Wee Whoa.” Slowly, I opened one eye and feet hit, my body kept movin’, houses was mine. Fortunately, “That’s not a bad idea,” said noticed I was hangin’ horizontal passin’ my knees, and then my my momma wasn’t home, so it Coy. to the ground. The fi rst thing I ankles, and then my feet, and I was relatively safe. We stuff ed “Yeah,” Little Rusty and I said. saw was Wee Whoa and his dog slammed into the ground. our parachute, which consisted of We turned, and Wee Whoa was Bones. I rolled my eye over and I lay there, face down, for a an old bed sheet with bailin’ twine nowhere to be found. saw Coy, Little Rusty, and Greg minute, and then Greg rolled me tied to the four corners, back into “What happened to Wee runnin’ around the corner of the over. the old army backpack and headed Whoa?” someone asked. house. Finally, I opened the other “You dead?” he asked. up to the house. “There he is,” said Little Rusty. eye and looked around. “I don’t think so,” I said. Bones One by one, we shinnied up We looked to where he was poin- Either I was fl oatin’ down a lot licked my face. the antenna pole onto the top of tin’, and there Wee Whoa was slower than was possible, or I was “Can you walk?” asked Coy, the house. I bet kids now-a-days, with Bones. hung up. I turned my head, so I and before I could answer Greg don’t know how to shinny up a “Chicken!” Little Rusty yelled. could see above me. There, above and Little Rusty grabbed my arms pole. Oh well, we’ll save that one “Stupid kid.” me, was my parachute. It was not and lifted me up. Quality Homes Built For a for another day. “Well, now what?” asked Greg deployed. One of its strings was “That almost looked like fun,” Reasonable Price since 1987 Anywho, after we got every- and then they all looked at me. hangin’ on a small screw that was said Coy. 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Their faces chickens can’t fl y, and you may Rusty. III “AJ”, a 2018 graduate of Lindale High School, looked disappointed. have to.” “What about the police?” completed the Air Force Basic Military Training on “It almost opened,” said Greg. I turned and looked back down. “What are they gonna do, shoot April 23 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. He graduated the intensive, 7-week program that Two Lindale students included training in military discipline and studies, earn Kilgore College degrees Air Force Core values, physical fitness and basic warfare principles and skills. He is currently at Tech Offi cials with Kilgore College have announced Robert Kult and Lee Seojun of Lindale earned degree candidates for the spring semester. their degrees recently, school offi cials said. School in Fort Lee, Virginia training to work in Aquileo Estrada III “AJ” Traffic Management and has committed to a 6-year contract with the Air Force. Advertise in the Lindale News & Times We salute you, His Proud Parents Aquileo & Roseann Estrada, Call Today at 903-882-8880 Sister Naomi, Brothers Isaac, Miguel & Enrique Estrada Page 4, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, May 28, 2020 UT Health East Texas Advertise OBITUARY offering free virtual O.D. Slaton A celebration of life in the for O.D. Slaton, 81 of weight loss seminar Tyler, will be held later A free virtual weight loss seminar is being opportunity to submit questions in advance this summer due to the Lindale off ered by UT Health East Texas beginning through the message box. The presentation COVID-19 outbreak. at noon on Thursday, May 28, publicity will be streamed live at Facebook.com/ Mr. Slaton passed away offi cials said. UTHealthEastTexas. on May 18, 2020. He News & Times The seminar will feature a presentation UT Health East Texas provides care to was born and reared in on weight loss with bariatric surgeons Dr. thousands of patients each year through an Valliant, Okla., and was Hugh Babineau and Dr. Charles Keith from extensive regional network that includes an active member of Lindale First United Call the UT Health Tyler Bariatric Center. 10 hospitals, more than 50 clinics, the Methodist Church. The seminar will be focused on surgical Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabili- He genuinely enjoyed his work with the weight loss options, the process before and tation facilities, two freestanding emergen- Methodist Men, their annual garage sale, and Today at after surgery and the benefi ts of bariatric cy centers, regional home health services helping with the church food pantry. O.D. was surgery beyond weight loss. covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more a manufacturer’s representative by trade. He Register online at UTHealthEastTexas. than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, was president of the Housewares Club and 903-882-8880 com/weight to receive an email with the and a comprehensive seven-trauma center Salesman of the Year. direct link when the presentation starts. care network, including a Level 1 trauma He was a graduate of Oklahoma State Uni- When you register, you will also have the facility. versity and served his country in the U.S. Army.

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responded to a disturbance at 200 block Cannery Row, settled at Friday, May 15, 2020 scene. Sgt. Wilson and Offi cer Trombley responded to a disturbance Offi cer Fortunas responded to an agency assist at 3500 block S at 100 block E Centennial Blvd, settled at scene. Offi cer Trombley Main St, primary agency took command of scene. Det. Dworaczyk, responded to a suspicious person at 3500 block S Main St, settled Sgt. Flores, and Offi cers Fortunas and Wedgeworth responded to an at scene. Offi cer Trombley responded to an agency assist at 18600 agency assist at 200 block FM 16 E, primary agency took command block Hwy 69 N, primary agency took command of scene. Chief of scene. Offi cers Wedgeworth and Fortunas responded to a warrant Somes, Captain Chambers, Detective Philpot, and Offi cers Ramsey, service at the Police Department, arrest made and report taken. Captain Trombley, and Leevey responded to a criminal mischief at 2500 Chambers and Offi cer Wedgeworth responded to an agency assist block S Main St, report taken. at 100 block Legends Ct, primary agency took command of scene. Captain Chambers, Sgt. Flores, and Offi cer Wedgeworth responded to a possession of drug paraphernalia at 1300 block S Main St, report Tuesday, May 19, 2020 taken. Det. Philpot responded to a public service at 700 block Kennedy alarm. Offi cer Trombley responded to a disturbance at 13300 block Offi cer Capps responded to an accident at 13400 block I-20 W, Dr, settled at scene. Offi cer Wedgeworth responded to a public service Cr 472, settled at scene. Offi cers Ramsey and Trombley responded settled at scene. Sgt. Wilson and Offi cer Trombley responded to a at 200 block Margaret St, settled at scene. Offi cer Fortunas respond- to an accident at 3200 block S Main St, report taken. welfare concern at 300 block S Industrial St, settled at scene. Sgt. ed to an accident at 3200 block S Main St, report taken. Offi cers Wilson and Offi cer Trombley responded to a suspicious circumstance Gillham, Houghton, and Barton responded to a public service at 200 at 100 block Hamrick St, settled at scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ram- block Cannery Row, unfounded. Sgt. Flores, and Offi cers Gillham, Sunday, May 17, 2020 sey responded to a noise complaint at 300 block Helen Dr, settled at Houghton, and Barton responded to a disturbance at 500 block Pierce scene. Offi cer Ramsey responded to a public service at 13500 block Offi cer Leevey responded to a residential alarm at 700 block White- St, settled at scene. Offi cers Houghton and Barton responded to an Hwy 69 N, settled at scene. accident at 100 block E Centennial Blvd, report taken. Sgt. Flores and bear Trail, false alarm. Offi cer Leevey responded to a public service Offi cer Gillham responded to a public service at 700 block S Main St, at the Police Department, settled at scene. Sgt. Wilson and Offi cer settled at scene. Offi cers Gillham, Houghton, and Barton responded to Capps responded to a welfare concern at 15900 block Brittan Ct, re- Wednesday, May 20, 2020 a public service at 600 block E Hubbard St, settled at scene. Offi cers port taken. Sgt. Wilson responded to a public service at 300 block S Det. Dworaczyk responded to a retaliation report at the Police De- Houghton, Barton, and Gillham responded to a welfare concern at Main St, settled at scene. Offi cer Capps responded to a public service partment, report taken. Captain Chambers, and Offi cers Fortunas and 100 block Legends Ct, settled at scene. Offi cers Barton, Houghton, at the Police Department, settled at scene. Offi cer Capps responded Wedgeworth responded to a criminal trespass at 1500 block S Main and Gillham responded to a driving while intoxicated at 200 block to a suspicious circumstance at 21200 block Hwy 69 N, settled at St, report taken. Offi cer Fortunas responded to a public service at the N Main St, arrest made and report taken. scene. Offi cer Trombley responded to a suspicious circumstance at 1500 block S Main St, settled at scene. Offi cer Ramsey responded Police Department, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores responded to a public to a welfare concern at 14300 block Wood Springs Rd, unfounded. service at I-20 W MM 554, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores, and Offi cers Saturday, May 16, 2020 Sgt. Wilson and Offi cer Trombley responded to a public service at the Gillham and Houghton responded to a business alarm at 2500 block S Police Department, settled at scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ramsey Main St, false alarm. Sgt. Flores, and Offi cers Gillham and Houghton Offi cers Leevey and Capps responded to a business alarm at 3200 responded to a business alarm at 100 block E North St, false alarm. responded to an agency assist at 500 block S Main St, primary agency block S Main St, false alarm. Offi cer Capps responded to a business Offi cer Trombley responded to an agency assist at 900 block Karen, took command of scene. Offi cer Houghton responded to a suspicious alarm at 17700 block Hwy 69 N, false alarm. Offi cer Capps responded primary agency took command of scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ram- vehicle at 1500 block S Main St, settled at scene. to a found property at the Police Department, report taken. Offi cer sey responded to a welfare concern at 300 block Jane, settled at scene. Leevey responded to a public service at the Police Department, settled at scene. Offi cer Leevey responded to a public service at 500 block Thursday, May 21, 2020 Pierce St, settled at scene. Offi cers Capps and Leevey responded to an Monday, May 18, 2020 Offi cer Fortunas responded to a public service at 1100 block Wood- accident at I-20 W MM 554, report taken. Offi cer Leevey responded lands Park Dr, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores responded to a public ser- to a suspicious vehicle at 17000 block I-20 W, settled at scene. Offi cer Offi cer Capps responded to a 911 hang up at 500 block S Main St, vice at 900 block W South St, settled at scene. Sgt. Flores responded Leevey responded to a public service at the Police Department, settled settled at scene. Offi cer Leevey responded to a business alarm at 100 to a welfare concern at 100 block E Centennial Blvd, unfounded. at scene. Offi cer Capps responded to a public service at 600 block block E North St, false alarm. Offi cer Leevey responded to a public Offi cer Fortunas responded to an agency assist at I-20 W MM 557, Abbey Rd, settled at scene. Offi cer Leevey responded to a criminal service at 100 block Legends Ct, settled at scene. Offi cers Leevey primary agency took command of scene. Chief Somes, Detectives trespass at 100 block E Centennial Blvd, report taken. Offi cer Tromb- and Capps responded to a disturbance at 3500 block S Main St, ffi ley responded to a suspicious circumstance at 100 block E Centennial settled at scene. Offi cer Capps responded to a fraud at 100 block W Dworaczyk and Philpot, Sgt. Flores, and O cer Fortunas responded Blvd, settled at scene. Offi cers Ramsey and Trombley responded to a South St, report taken. Offi cer Leevey responded to an agency assist to a welfare concern at 200 block Charles Dr, settled at scene. Sgt. ffi suspicious circumstance at 600 block E Hubbard St, settled at scene. at 500 block S Main St, primary agency took command of scene. Flores and O cer Fortunas responded to a suspicious circumstance ffi Sgt. Wilson responded to a public service at 15200 block Country Offi cer Capps responded to an accident at 100 block W Hubbard at 300 block S Main St, settled at scene. O cer Houghton responded Acres Dr, settled at scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ramsey responded St, report taken. Offi cer Capps responded to a public service at 100 to a public service at 2200 block S Main St, settled at scene. Offi cers to an accident at 200 block W Hubbard St, report taken. Offi cers Trom- block E Valley St, settled at scene. Offi cer Leevey responded to a Barton, Houghton, and Gillham responded to an agency assist at 13300 bley and Ramsey responded to a criminal mischief at 15300 block residential alarm at 200 block S Henry St, false alarm. Sgt. Wilson block Country Meadows, primary agency took command of scene. Country Acres Dr, settled at scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ramsey and Offi cer Capps responded to an abandoned property at 15300 Offi cers Barton, Gillham, and Houghton responded to a suspicious responded to a business alarm at 16900 block Village Lake Dr, false block Brittan Ct, settled at scene. Offi cers Trombley and Ramsey vehicle at 800 block N Main St, settled at scene.

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Page 6, Lindale News & Times, Thursday, May 28, 2020 Lindale students score awards from UIL Essay contest EDITOR’S NOTE: The staff with Cook was also a state fi nalist and for research paper format, source their learned in other classes.” for each and every one of us [helped].” the award-winning Eagle Eye newspa- the Latino History Essay Competition, citation and bibliography, and their After all the essays had been submitted Finalist essays from the Barbara per for Lindale High School continues with junior Josh Smith being awarded essay should have displayed original judges evaluated each that met the basic Jordan Historical Essay Contest will to cover events at the school despite fourth place. research, the use of primary sources and requirements and then selected 12 state be archived at the Briscoe Center while shutdown caused by the COVID-19 “What makes [these] contest unique interviews were highly encouraged. All fi nalists from each contest and each of fi nalist essays from the Latino History pandemic. is its long-term format, allowing for essays were due February 19, 2020, and the fi nalists’ essays from both contests Essay Contest will be archived as part the use of original sources and primary this year marks the fi rst year that Lindale will become part of the Texas historical of the Benson Collection, both of which By John Park sources,” speech teacher John Fugler has participated in either contest. record. are housed at UT Austin. Copy Editor LHS Eagle Eye said. “This pushes students to devel- “Given my experience with the con- “I feel grateful toward Mr. Fugler “It was so rewarding to choose from a op research skills that will aid them test this year, I would defi nitely try it for spending those hours researching variety of people that were lesser-known Lindale High School students gar- throughout their academic futures again next year given the opportunity,” topics for us [at] the beginning of the and learn stories that are usually not nered some top awards recently as the beyond high school. As an educator, Smith said. “I think that not only was project,” Pittman said. “Spending those told,” Smith said. “It was eye-opening, 2020 University Interscholastic League I believe this contest is a much-need- this a productive contest because it hours going over meticulous things like to say the least, because of how in-depth Essay Competitions results have been ed addition to the curriculum for our started a lot of conversations within the phrasing of our thesis statements we went on these people, and I think announced. brightest students.” classes that otherwise would not have or if we have too much passive voice, the process of development not only Junior Phoenix Pittman was award- In both contests, students were given been started, but it also gave me an and those long nights putting a thin helped with the writing of the essay but ed as state champion in the Barbara guidelines to keep their essay to a word opportunity to work with my peers and comb through each one of our essays gave meaning to that writing in the fi rst Jordan competition. Senior Emma count between 1,500 and 2,500, to use my teacher to sharpen the writing skills and coming back with detailed editing place.” Lindale, Hideaway students earn TJC honor roll mention Tyler Junior College has recognized 1,760 LINDALE: Armia Abdelshahid, Joshua Jordan Tweedell. students named to the president’s and dean’s Anschutz, Stephanie Arzola, Cassie Bennett, LINDALE: Jaycee Barron, Brittney lists for their academic excellence during the Kimberlee Cook, Kody DeWolfe, Calla Dean, Bell, Scarlett Blackburn, Julie Boone, Cole spring semester, school publicity offi cials Lindsay Downing, Hannah Emerson, Kayla Cantrell, Jasmine Cooper, Corvetta Daniel, have announced. Frye, Teree Gill, Mara Griffi n, Kyleigh Havir, Kayla Daughtry, Jodi De Hart, Staton Dudley, Several students from Lindale and Hide- Haylee Haxton, Rachel Holmes, Haylie Hor- Sadie Dutton, Javier Gaona, Dante Glover, away were among the honorees. ton, Alanna Kologey, Jace Leevey, Hannah Kailyn Goodman, Michelle Grana, Elyssa The president’s list is composed of 650 Lyon, Christopher Manning, Sarah McKin- Granberry, Collin Hill, Leah Hobbs, Tawnya students who completed a minimum of 12 ney, Megan Montgomery, Megan Romine, Jones, Whitney Jones, Jacob Koeshall, Pris- hours of college-level courses with a 4.0 grade Mary Simmons, Garrett Sims, Grant Sims, cilla Lewing, Aimee Maxwell, Kallie McCoy, point average (GPA). Grayson Sims, James Slider, Jenna Thorn- Hannah McDowell, Kara McPherson, David The dean’s list is composed of 1,110 students hill, Brittni Till, Hayley Westbrook, Payton Melendez, Brennan Moore, Levi Moore, who completed a minimum of 12 hours of col- Whitinger, Halie Willeford, Nathan Willson Audry Nilson, Joshua Osinski, Francisco Pe- lege-level courses with a minimum 3.3 GPA. and Kristen Wright. rez, Shanita Price, Samantha Rodden, Aliyah President’s List honorees include: Dean’s List honorees include: Sawyer, Ryan Shank, Mase Snoubar, Jasmine HIDEAWAY: Benjamin Lively, Carlee HIDEAWAY: Samuel Lively, Patrick Mc- Taylor, Carrie Weaver, Dalton Williams, Tim- Pascual. Clain, Trenton Rogers, Lincy Schilling and othy Winn and Celeste Young. Lindale students receive Southside Bank, University of Texas at Tyler scholarships Offi cials with the University of $1,000 scholarships. FRUITVALE – Laney Rush. PALESTINE – Bridget Kennedy Texas at Tyler have announced 25 “We are thankful for our friends HALLSVILLE – Frances Lew- and Sintia Montes. Lindale High School junior Carlin Root with her award-winning art work. students – including three from at Southside Bank for supporting is. PFLUGERVILLE – Danielle (Photo courtesy of LHS Eagle Eye) Lindale -- have been awarded our students in their time of need. JACKSONVILLE – Chloie Lacasse. Southside Bank scholarships. This generosity exemplifi es their Devillier. TENAHA – Araceli Vazquez. The UT Tyler Southside Bank commitment to the education of KILGORE – Dustin Bell and TYLER – Andy Alvarado Mora, Scholars program is designed for East Texas,” said Dr. Michael Destynee Cordova. Kamryn Pilkinton, Luke Hig- LHS junior wins Tyler students enrolled for fall 2020 Tidwell, UT Tyler president. LINDALE – Madeline Blay- ginbotham, Dolores Freeze and who have a fi nancial hardship as Southside Bank scholars by lock, Yesenia Lara and Brooklyn Christopher George. a result of the pandemic. hometown are: Moon. Southside Bank is a longtime Museum of Art award Lindale students receiving ALTO – Eliza Prasai. LUBBOCK – Kayley Poteet. supporter of UT Tyler and has EDITOR’S NOTE: The staff with the award-winning Eagle Eye scholarships are Madeline Blay- ARP – Chelsea McDonald. MURPHY – Keith Long. helped provide scholarships to newspaper for Lindale High School continues to cover events at the lock, Yesenia Lara and Brooklyn ATHENS – Jackson Zimmer- NEW SUMMERFIELD – Omar deserving students through the an- school despite shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Moon. man. Arellano. nual UT Tyler Southside Million --- The University awarded 25 CHANDLER – Leslie Mendoza. OMAHA – Dakota Lucas. Dollar Hole-in-One golf event By Sam Lee, Eagle Eye Staff Writer Junior Carlin Root won the Tyler Museum of Art Annual Senior Tips on how to manage mole infestation Exhibition by creating a graphite portrait of a young lady named Evy. By Clint Perkins for some distance or one that connects two The award was given on May 4, and each participating school Smith County Extension Agent systems of workings usually is in constant use. sends senior entries for the competition with the addition of only one A tunnel that has mouse holes or other breaks There are several species of moles in the artwork from a junior in their school. in it is an inactive tunnel. Active runways can United States, but the only one found in Texas “She was very excited about winning the competition as a junior, be located by depressing the tunnel in the is the eastern mole -- Scalopus aquaticus. [which] is very rare,’’ art teacher Rebecca Harrison said. “She and evening. The following morning, the active Moles are small, burrowing mammals that her parents went to see the exhibit the week it opened.’’ runways will be raised again. Set a trap where feed on insects and have furless, pointed Root completed her portrait after three to four months of prepara- the active tunnel is raised. If a catch is not snouts, small eyes concealed in the fur, and tion. Due to COVID-19, the reception for her achievements will not made within several hours, relocate the trap to no external ears. another active tunnel. Reset the trap whenever be provided this year. They have broad, shovel-like front feet, “It is very exciting to win this award and feels very surreal,” Root a catch is made because main runways may be webbed to the base of the claws, that enable direct feeding. The main damage is done when used by several moles. Deeper tunnels usually said. “It helped me see my value as an artist.” them to dig eff ectively for insects. plant roots are dislodged as the animal tunnels are 3 to 12 inches or more below the surface, Root will be representing the “Up and Coming” artists of the high Even though they are almost blind, moles through the soil in search of insects. Their bur- and are located along fence lines or ridges school. Her portrait has also been displayed in the Tyler Museum of have a keen sense of smell and touch. They rowing can disfi gure lawns and parks, destroy in open fi elds or at crossings from sodded Art. are most active on damp, cloudy days in the fl ower beds, tear up the roots of grasses and to cultivated ground. An entire fi eld can be “I don’t normally share my art because I’ve always made art for spring and fall. create havoc in small garden plots. treated successfully by setting traps along the myself or my family,” Root said. “However, winning this award has They live in the seclusion of underground Control Methods fence rows in early spring at the fi rst signs of shown me that others enjoy my work, and it’s important for artists to burrows, coming to the surface only rarely, Trapping can be a satisfactory method of activity. Moles may be trapped at any season, share their perspective on things.” and then often by accident. control when the habits and instincts of the but it is not practical to do so when the ground Because of its secluded life underground, mole are understood. A mole becomes sus- is frozen or exceedingly dry. the mole has only a few natural enemies, picious when its sensitive nose encounters Commercial baits are available at hardware, such as coyotes, dogs, badgers and skunks. anything foreign in its runway. Therefore, it lawn and garden or ranch supply stores. How- Occasionally a cat, hawk or owl surprises one will back up and burrow around or under an ever, poisoning moles is usually not eff ective above ground. ordinary trap set in its tunnel. because moles normally do not eat grain baits. Probably the greatest threat to moles is the It is not suspicious of dirt blocking the run- Fumigants registered for use against moles fl ooding of lowlands during rainy seasons. The way since its burrow frequently is closed by include aluminum phosphide and gas cartridg- principal diet of moles consists of earthworms, the impact of farm machinery, man and large es. These may be restricted-use pesticides that grubs, beetles and insect larvae. animals. The mole pushes its way into a dirt Vegetation occasionally makes up a small blockage, reopens it, and continues on its way. can only be used by a licensed pest control portion of their diet. They eat from 70 to 100 There are special mole traps designed to take operator or by a person who has a private percent of their weight each day to compensate advantage of this behavior. Harpoon and chok- applicator’s license to use such chemicals. for the tremendous amount of energy expended er loop traps encircle or are suspended above These fumigants are most eff ective if placed Smith County in burrowing through soil. the runway. The trap’s trigger pan rests on the in the deep burrows rather than in the surface Because of their food requirements, moles dirt blockage. Pushing into the dirt obstruction, runways. Care should be taken when using RV & Boat must cover a larger area than most animals the mole lifts the trigger pan and releases the chemicals, and the label instructions should be Storage that live underground. Therefore, three to fi ve trap spring. Traps are available at hardware, read, understood and followed precisely. If you Consignment Lot moles per acre is considered a high population lawn and garden, or farm and ranch supply have any further questions,please contact the for most areas. stores. The best trap set is in a frequently used Smith County Extension Offi ce located at 1517 Grand Opening Special Moles destroy only a few plants or bulbs by runway. A runway that follows a straight course W. Front Street in Tyler or call 903-590-2980. $30 per month for 1st three months Located at I-20 & Jim Hogg Rd. BBB webinar aims to provide 12056 I-20 W, Tyler, TX Call 903-405-0820 clarity to East Texas employers

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The Optical Shop | 903-882-8992 scheduled for 11:30 a.m.-12:30 Presenting is Eric Kolder, an -- OSHA’s COVID-related To RSVP, go to bbb.org/ p.m. on Monday, June 8. attorney at Ramey & Flock, in requirements and potential em- east-texas. “Knowing how to appropri- Tyler. ployer liability; BBB’s Lunch, Learn, Lead 50% off all frames ately manage and respond to Kolder specializes in employ- -- How to handle employee re- workshops/webinars are present- including Maui Jim, Oakley and Ray-Ban the ever-changing impact of ment law and litigation, probate fusals to work due to COVID-re- ed in an eff ort to create a commu- with purchase of prescription lenses the COVID-19 crisis has been a and trust litigation, and estate lated fear; nity of ethically run businesses challenge for all business lead- planning. He will discuss spe- -- Potential pitfalls in dealing and nonprofi ts who thrive in East Not valid with insurance or other discounts. ers,” Mechele Agbayani Mills, cifi c COVID-19 changes which with employee furloughing. Texas. For the full schedule of Offer for Month of May President and CEO of BBB impact business owners and “What most often causes em- BBB events, go to bbb.org. Lindale News & Times, Thursday, May 28, 2020, Page 7 TXDOT work continues near Lindale Census data points Maintenance crews with the Texas The speed limit is 45 mph. The bridge day night Department of Transportation will replacement project is building a wider US 69 southbound inside lane closed continue to work on areas in the Tyler structure. Wednesday and Thursday nights district this week, said TXDOT spokes- SH 135 Widening Project The work zone speed limit is 60 mph. person Kathi White. Limits: From Arp to Troup The project is building a US 69 bridge to Texas growth One of these areas is the I-20 Ramp Contractor: Drewery Construction over FM 346. Improvement Project, White said. Co. Inc. FM 2493 Widening Project The U.S. Census Bureau released with a 97.1 percent increase, an increase Frontage road and ramp construction Cost: $9 million Limits: From FM 2813 in Gresham data this past week that indicates the of 13,417 new residents. continues from U.S. 69 to Jim Hogg Anticipated Completion Date: Fall south to FM 346 in Flint state’s population is on the rise in both Kyle was 13th in the country with Road in Lindale. 2021 Contractor: Highway 19 Construc- small and big cities, according to infor- a 71.3 percent increase owing to its The new I-20 eastbound frontage The contractor is scheduled to per- tion, LLC mation supplied by Texas Government population boost of 20,146. Frisco was road is open to traffi c but has daily lane form pavement widening operations. Cost: $14.5 million Insider. 14th when included with smaller cities, closures between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The Expect daily lane closures. The proj- Anticipated Completion Date: Fall From 2010 to 2019, Frisco led the and Boerne was 15th with a 71 percent existing eastbound entrance ramp from ect consists of adding passing lanes, 2021 nation’s cities in terms of population increase of 7,571 new residents. U.S. 69 is closed for removal. improving drainage structures, and The contractor is scheduled to con- percentage growth for cities with Hutto placed 16th with 11,486 new Eastbound traffic on U.S. 69 will pavement resurfacing. tinue roadway construction. Spruce Hill greater than 50,000 persons with a 71.1 residents, which accounted for a 69.8 now use the entrance ramp east of Jim FM 346 Bridge Road will be closed to traffi c at FM percent increase. The city grew from percent increase. Georgetown came in Hogg Road. The project consists of Replacement Project 2493 for construction of the western 116,989 residents in the 2010 Census 18th with 32,121 new residents, which ramp improvements and construction Limits: From FM 346 at Prairie half of the new intersection. The work to 200,490 residents as of July 1, 2019. resulted in a 67.6 percent increase, and of frontage roads. Creek, south of Lake Tyler zone speed limit is reduced to 45 mph. Other Texas cities joining Frisco Farmers Branch was 19th with 19,017 Other Smith County projects include: Contractor: Stateline Construction, LLC The project will widen FM 2493 from in the top 15 fastest-growing large new residents, a 65.3 percent increase. SH 135 Widening Project Cost: $2 million two lanes to a four-lane divided road- cities by percentage change were New Based on total numeric population Limits: From Arp to Troup Anticipated Completion Date: Spring way with a fl ush median. Braunfels as the third-fastest at 56.4 gains from 2018 to 2019, San Antonio Contractor: Drewery Construction 2020 CR 1113 & CR 2171 Bridge percent, McKinney as the fourth fastest recorded the second highest total in the Co. Inc. The contractor is scheduled to install Replacement Project at 51.9 percent, Cedar Park in seventh country with 17,237 new residents - Cost: $9 million vegetative seeding, install signage, Limits: CR 1113 at Butler Creek and with 44.2 percent, Conroe in ninth with second only to Phoenix’s 26,317. Anticipated Completion Date: Fall 2021 and perform project cleanup activities. CR 2171 at Blackhawk Creek 39.3 percent growth, and Round Rock Austin was third with 16,439 new The contractor is scheduled to per- The speed limit is 45 mph. The bridge Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc. in 13th at 33.3 percent. residents from 2018 to 2019 and Fort form pavement widening operations. replacement project is building a wider Cost: $719,000.00 Smaller cities in Texas also stood out Worth was fourth with 16,369 new Expect daily lane closures. The proj- structure. Anticipated Completion Date: Spring nationwide for their population growth. residents. Frisco was sixth with an in- ect consists of adding passing lanes, US 69 Overpass at FM 346 2020 Leander’s addition of 35,320 new crease of 12,038 people, and McKinney improving drainage structures, and Limits: At FM 346 No work is scheduled this week. The residents resulted in a 129.4 percent was 17th with 7,429. Leander recorded pavement resurfacing. Contractor: Longview Bridge & project is replacing the existing bridges surge, which placed it second for cities 6,684 new residents in that timespan to FM 346 Bridge Road, Ltd. with new structures. with populations of 10,000 or more. place 21st, and New Braunfels was 24th Replacement Project Cost: $16.7 million Azalea Drive & Camellia It also was the fastest-growing city in with 5,714 new residents. Limits: From FM 346 at Prairie Anticipated Completion Date: Fall Street Bridge the country from July 1, 2018 to July Texas claimed fi ve of the 15 most Creek, south of Lake Tyler 2020 Replacement Project 1, 2019 with a 12 percent growth rate, populous cities in the nation as of July Contractor: Stateline Construction, More night work is planned with the Limits: North Azalea Drive and Ca- which was 24 times faster than the na- 1, 2019, with Houston’s population of LLC contractor scheduled to continue plac- mellia Street at West Mud Creek tion’s growth rate of .5 percent during 2.32 million taking it to fourth largest, Cost: $2 million ing bridge beams from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., Contractor: East Texas Bridge, Inc. that time. San Antonio ranking seventh with 1.55 Anticipated Completion Date: Spring Tuesday through Thursday. Closures Cost: $470,000.00 Little Elm grew 105.2 percent from million, and Dallas placing ninth with 2020 are planned as follows: Anticipated Completion Date: Spring 2020 2010 to 2019 with 27,234 new resi- 1.34 million. Austin took 11th with The contractor is scheduled to install US 69 northbound inside lane closed No work is planned this week. Both dents, which placed it third in the na- 978,908, and Fort Worth came in 13th vegetative seeding, install signage, Tuesday night roads are open to traffi c on this bridge tion. Forney came in fourth in the U.S. with 909,585 residents. and perform project cleanup activities. FM 346 closed at the bridge Wednes- replacement project.

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Lindale Eagle coaching staff ready to begin limited workouts By Terry Cannon or 55 of them participating.’’ Editor The UIL ruling specifies limited in-person Life hasn’t returned to normal just yet from summer strength and conditioning will be limited the COVID-19 pandemic, but the state’s football to 60 minutes per day, five days a week. coaches and players received some heartening Cochran and his staff, however, are going to news recently from the University Interscholastic work out four days. League: strength and conditioning workouts can “Ideally, we want our guys to be really ready begin June 8. to go by August,’’ Cochran said. “We just didn’t Obviously, this news has brightened the day of want to wear them out by the time the season Lindale High School Head Coach Chris Cochran. starts. We’ve got the whole summer to get them “Yes, we were excited to hear about that,’’ he said. ready. That’s plenty of time and we want them to “Five weeks ago, we were hoping for July 1 (to start) be excited when August gets here.’’ then three weeks ago it was June 15. Now, it’s like Even in normal times each year brings a new a breath of fresh air. set of challenges for coaches as it relates to their “We are ready to get things going.’’ players and teams. Add the pandemic shutdown Like other schools, Cochran and his coaching staff into the mix and everyone involved has to be haven’t been waiting around during the pandemic. willing to adjust on the fly. They’ve hooked up with their players via the inter- “This is a good, but different, group,’’ Cochran net, specifically the Zoom videoconferencing app. said. “We’ve got the consistent ones who want to “I feel like our kids have done well (with the show up every day and there are some who, like Zoom) workouts, and hopefully it’s been better than everyone all over, are trying to adjust (to the stay other places,’’ Cochran said. “We’ve had about 50 at home directives).