By Julie Anderson, Editor Smith County wasn’t bluffing. In fact, the message was unmistakable: Pay your fine, or we will find you and arrest you “in your home, at your business, or wherever you may be found.” Smith County joined forces with more than 300 other jurisdictions across Texas to participate in the largest joint warrant round-up in the state. Anyone who owed … [Read more...] about Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection: Warrant Round-Up Nets $80,000 for Smith County
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Gunman Kills Two Outside Smith County Courthouse
Gunman Kills Two Outside Smith County Courthouse Chaos Erupts as Shooter Fires 50 Rounds On the afternoon of Feb. 24 in a span of five to 10 minutes the grounds of the Smith County Courthouse resembled what County Judge Becky Dempsey described as “a war zone.” Two people were killed and several others, including three lawmen, were wounded when Tyler resident … [Read more...] about Gunman Kills Two Outside Smith County Courthouse