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Smith County commissioners continue to pause plans for new courthouse
Courthouse Project Paused By Blake Holland and KLTV Digital Media Staff | March 2, 2021 at 11:46 AM CST - Updated March 3 at 6:26 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Once again, plans for the construction of a new Smith County Courthouse have been put on hold.
During the Smith County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday morning, County Judge Nathaniel Moran said he wants to focus on improving roads and bridges, as previously promised to the voters.
The commissioners agreed with him.
The discussion was a part of a workshop at Tuesday morning’s commissioners court meeting that included an updated presentation from architects.
Smith County Commissioners Extend Disaster Declaration for another two weeks
The extension will continue to allow Smith County to have access to all possible resources to respond to the winter weather event. Author: Claire Wallace Updated: 5:27 PM CST February 19, 2021
TYLER, Texas Because of the ongoing nature of the winter weather event and expected countywide response efforts that will continue, the Commissioners Court voted Friday to extend the declaration beyond its original seven days.
“We know this week has been hard on everyone in Smith County, but we will make it through this, Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran said. I encourage you to continue to look for opportunities to help those around you.
Smith County Judge Moran gives update on power outages, water supply, road conditions
Smith County Judge Moran gives update on power outages, water supply, road conditions By KLTV Digital Media Staff | February 18, 2021 at 1:54 PM CST - Updated February 19 at 2:36 AM
TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Smith County Judge Nathaniel Moran spoke with KLTV’s Blake Holland regarding power outages, water supply, and road conditions.
Moran said the power outage focus has shifted from supply issues to weather-related power lines down due to ice.
He said dispatch reports the number one reason for calls to emergency services is related to water. Moran said the top priority is getting the Lake Palestine water station back online.