Luce made the announcement on the steps of the Smith County Courthouse. He was introduced by current Pct. 2 Commissioner John Moore, who announced in July that he would not seek reelection.
A 23-year-old Tyler man has made television history as the first non-speaking actor to voice a character in a syndicated cartoon, bringing authentic representation to PBS Kids’ “Carl the Collector.”
Smith County Judge Franklin said a name change for the shelter may also be coming to make it more inviting and give it its own identity separate from animal control operations.
Construction on the new Smith County Courthouse is progressing rapidly, with advanced technology helping workers build what will become the centerpiece of downtown Tyler.