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The Smith County Communications Office strives to promote transparency by providing the public with the most accurate, accessible and up-to-date information possible while promoting the county's brand and message of "Striving for Excellence."
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Located on the first floor of the Smith County Annex Building
200 E. Ferguson, Suite 100
Tyler, Texas 75702
Phone: 903-590-4607
Email: Casey Murphy
County News
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Ruby Saenz was honored during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 31, 2024, for 20 years of service to Smith County.
GIS Awarded by NACo for Election Dashboard
The Smith County Information Technology GIS Department was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday, July 9, for an award they received from the National Association of Counties for its innovative, interactive elections map.
Commissioners Court Holds First FY 2025 Budget Workshop
On Tuesday, June 25, the Smith County Commissioners Court held its initial workshop to discuss the first working draft of the Smith County Budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Wilma Ray was honored Tuesday, June 25, during Commissioners Court for three decades of service in the Smith County Tax Office.
Team Rubicon Honored with Smith County Community Hero Award
Smith County Officials awarded veteran volunteers with Team Rubicon with the Smith County Community Hero Award Thursday, June 13, after the group worked for nearly a week helping a dozen residents cleanup storm damage.
Illegal Dumping of Tree Debris in Smith County
If tree removal companies are caught illegally dumping tree debris on Smith County roads or vacant lots, they could face up to two years in a state jail facility or a fine.
June 7, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
June 7, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
June 6, 2024 Smith County Storm Update
Two PODs (Point of Distribution) centers are open until 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in Lindale and Chapel Hill. They will also be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 7.
June 5 Storm Updates
The Smith County Emergency Operations Center has opened two PODs (Point of Distribution) centers Wednesday, June 5, in Lindale and in Chapel Hill.
June 3 Storm Update
June 3, 2024 Smith County Storm Updates
May 24 Smith County Storm Update
County Judge Neal Franklin issued a Disaster Declaration for Smith County late Friday, May 24, 2024, due to the amount of damages caused by Thursday night’s storm in southern Smith County.
Parking Garage and Courthouse Construction Update
The Smith County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, May 14, received an update on the Parking Garage and Courthouse construction projects.
Girl Scout Honored for Project Benefitting Veterans
The Smith County Commissioners Court adopted a resolution Tuesday, proclaiming May 14, 2024, as “Elizabeth Cater Day” in Smith County to honor a project the high school senior did for CampV.
Probate Court Administrator Wins Award
Smith County Probate Court Administrator Tina Knighton was honored Wednesday, May 1, with the 2024 TAALP Legal Professional of the Year Award at the Annual Law Day Luncheon.
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Kim Christopher was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday, April 30, for 30 years of service to Smith County.
Joint City Election Early Voting
Early Voting runs from April 22-30, for the Joint City Election.
Smith Countywide Cleanup Set for April
Smith County residents will get to take one free trip to the landfill during the annual Smith Countywide Cleanup, which runs from April 1 through May 4.
Smith County House Fire Results in Two Deaths
March 18, 2024: The Smith County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a Sunday night fire that resulted in the deaths of a mother and daughter in Lindale.
Smith County Employee Recognitions
Marvin Ross was honored during Commissioners Court Tuesday, February 27, 2024, for his 10 years of service to the Smith County Facility Services Department.
Court Approves ARPA Funding to Begin Spay and Neuter Program
The Smith County Commissioners Court approved spending $100,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to start a spay and neuter program available to all residents of Smith County.