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Smith County Burn Ban Lifted

Smith County is under a Burn Ban

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Smith County Burn Ban Lifted

After receiving much needed rain over the last few days, the Smith County Burn Ban has been lifted early!

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Smith County Burn Ban Update

Smith County Burn Ban Update for Week 6

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Smith County Burn Ban Update

Smith County Burn Ban Update for Week 6

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Elementary Students at the East Texas State Fair

About 1,500 Tyler ISD students go on fieldtrips to the East Texas State Fair to learn about agriculture and the importance it has in our lives.

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November 3, 2026 (General Election) ▲ Early Vote Election Day Notice of Joint Election Notice of Public Testing Order of Election Reconciliation Unofficial Reconciliation Official

November 3, 2026 (General Election) ▲ Early Vote Election Day Notice of Joint Election Notice of Public Testing Order of Election Reconciliation Unofficial Reconciliation Official

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2026 Election Schedule ▲ November 3, 2026 General Election Thursday, January 1, 2026*: First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s

2026 Election Schedule ▲ November 3, 2026 General Election Thursday, January 1, 2026*: First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election.First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Postcard Application (FPCA)

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November 3, 2026 School Board Election Information

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Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (next business day a

Tuesday, November 3, 2026: Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Wednesday, November 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)

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November 11 Holidays and Closures Veterans Day Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Governments Serving ZIP 75684

County Government

Rusk County; Smith County

County administration, commissioners court, court records, and countywide services.

Municipal Government

New London city; Overton city

City council, municipal ordinances, planning, and city services.

School Districts

Arp Independent School District; Chapel Hill Independent School District; Kilgore Independent School District; Leveretts Chapel Independent School District; Overton Independent School District; Troup Independent School District; West Rusk County Consolidated Independent School District

Public school education governance, trustees, and district policies.

Public Utilities & Services
  • Electric: CHEROKEE COUNTY ELEC COOP ASSN, DEEP EAST TEXAS ELEC COOP INC, ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY COMPANY LLC, RUSK COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, INC, SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC POWER CO, UPSHUR RURAL ELEC COOP CORP
  • Gas: ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, CENTERPOINT ENERGY - ENTEX
  • Water: CITY OF NEW LONDON, CITY OF OVERTON
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Last Verified: Official sources verified on Oct 8, 2026, 12:38 AM.

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