County Files Proposed Budget with Lower Tax Rate

On Friday, July 31, Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran filed the Fiscal Year 2021 Proposed Budget, which drops the tax rate by a full penny from the current fiscal year in an effort to provide tax relief to property owners during this time when so many have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Aids NET Health in Contact Tracing

On Tuesday, July 28, the Smith County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with the Northeast Texas Public Health District to provide office space and equipment to be used for expanded COVID-19 contract tracing efforts.

County Employee Recognitions

Smith County Treasurer Kelli White was recognized during Commissioners Court on Tuesday, July 28, for 20 years of service to the county.