City of Lindale

10/30/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to vote EARLY! Stop by the Kinzie Community Center and vote until 7 PM today.
Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026

10/28/2026

🚓🚒🚑 National First Responders Day ❤️💙

Today, we honor the brave men and women who answer the call, no matter the hour or the circumstances.

To our Lindale first responders and all those who serve our community, thank you for your courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication to keeping us safe.

Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed, and your service is deeply appreciated.

We are grateful for you today and every day! ❤️💙💛

10/24/2026

🇺🇸 EARLY VOTING CONTINUES THIS WEEKEND! 🗳️

Early voting is still underway at the Kinzie Community Center in Lindale.

📍 Location: 912 Mt. Sylvan, Lindale, TX

🗓️ Saturday, October 24: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

🗓️ Sunday, October 25: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Make your voice heard and take advantage of weekend voting hours!

🇺🇸 Your Vote Matters!

10/23/2026

From the Desk of the Mayor:

October 20, 2026 City Council Meeting

Mayor recognized the Lindale Chamber of Commerce for another successful Country fest, and thanked City of Lindale and Visit Lindale for another great Piney Woods W**e Festival.
Mayor and also recognized Steve Hoffman, the City of Lindale’s new Utility Director, and thanked Chief Brent Chambers for serving in an interim role.

•Council discussed and denied a final plat for property located at 3207 S Main. Steven Lloyd, Community Development Director advised Council that there were some updates to the plans with limited advance notice prior to agenda posting, and at the request of the developer, asked that the request be denied by council in order to move forward with updated plans.

•Council discussed and approved new shade structures at Pool Park to replace the Pavilions which had been removed.

•Council discussed the termination of the Chamber lease at the city owned Kinzie House, and council agreed to thoroughly explore options for future use of the building.

•Council discussed and approved Resolution R23-2026 adding a Corporal position and amending the pay scale

•Council discussed and approved nominating Gene Cottle and Jeff Warr to the Smith County District Board of managers

•Council discussed and approved Councilwoman Jerretta Nance Pate’s absence from the November 3, 2026 council meeting.

•Council discussed and approved Councilman Bob Tardiff’s absence from the December 1, 2026 council meeting.

•Council discussed and approved the minutes of October 6, 2026 council meeting

•Council discussed and approved the September 2026 Expenditures and Financial Reports.

10/22/2026

🎉 A Historic First for the Lindale Police Department! 👮‍♀️

Please join us in congratulating Corporals Wade and Wells, who were officially sworn in as the first-ever Corporals in the history of the Lindale Police Department!

These two hardworking ladies have demonstrated dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to serving our community.

We are proud to celebrate this exciting milestone and their well-deserved promotions!

Congratulations, Corporals Wade and Wells! 💙👏

10/21/2026

Please see the announcement from the Lindale Rotary Club.

10/20/2026

Be aware of the Tornado siren test TODAY at 12 noon. *This is only a test*

10/20/2026

The agenda for the city council meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 can be found at www.lindaletx.gov.

10/19/2026

Early voting begins today at the Kinzie Community Center,
located at 912 Mt. Sylvan, Lindale, TX 75771

Monday-Friday October 19-23, 8am - 5pm
Saturday, October 24 7a-7p
Sunday, October 25 9a-3p
Monday -Friday October 26-30 7a-7p

Early Voting starts Monday!
Early voting in the November 3 General Election will run from October 19-30.
Five voting centers will be open throughout Smith County from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, October 19-23; from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, October 24; from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, October 25; and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, October 26-30.
National, state and local races will be on the ballot. You can find your sample ballot at www.smith-county.com/396/Current-Sample-Ballots
Smith County also has an interactive map. You can enter your residential address and see what will be on your ballot and what voting locations are closest to you. Find it here: www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/0d307973630e40d28fc25468814fb44b #
Early voting locations include:
• The Heritage Building: 1900 Bellwood Road, Tyler
• The Hub: 304 E. Ferguson St., Tyler
• Kinzie Community Center: 913 Mt. Sylvan St., Lindale
• Noonday Community Center: 16662 County Road 196, Tyler
• Whitehouse City Center: 109 E. Main St. Whitehouse
There are 167,273 registered voters eligible to vote in the November 3 General Election. To find out what Photo IDs you can use to vote, how to register to vote by mail, or for more information regarding the current election, visit www.smith-county.com and click on the banner at the top of the page.
There will be 35 voting centers throughout Smith County open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3.

10/16/2026

A Wind Advisory remains in effect areawide through tonight as the strongest cold front so far this fall arrives tonight into early Friday morning. Expect sustained north winds of 15-25 mph and gusts up to 30-35 mph, increasing the threat of wildfires in the very dry air mass behind the front.