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Officials: Scam alert in Smith County by a 'Captain Craig Halbrooks'

Officials: Scam alert in Smith County by a 'Captain Craig Halbrooks'

Officials: Scam alert in Smith County by a 'Captain Craig Halbrooks'

Officials said an unknown individual identifies as a Smith County Sheriff's Office worker calls victims about missing jury duty and states they need to pay him.

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Officials: Scam alert in Smith County by a 'Captain Craig Halbrooks'

Officials said an unknown individual identifies as a Smith County Sheriff's Office worker calls victims about missing jury duty and states they need to pay him.
Boil water notice issued for part of Palestine

Residents living on W. Swantz from S. Grove to McClellan are instructed to boil their water before consuming.

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No, completely closing vents isn’t a reliable way to save money on central heating

Completely closing your vents might damage your HVAC system and raise energy costs, but you could save money with fewer risks by partially closing certain vents.
No, your driver’s license does not need to be a REAL ID to get you on a domestic flight yet

In 2021 DHS said only 43% of driver’s licenses were REAL IDs. If you want to use your license to fly in the U.S. after May 2025, it will need to be a REAL ID.