NACOGDOCHES — Six crossover lanes on Stallings Drive, also known as Loop 224, are expected to be permanently closed to traffic within two weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation announced Friday.
Young royal members made their way to Ellen Trout Zoo Saturday to be treated to tea, as well as to get to know a few of the kingdom’s froggy friends.
The driver of the 18-wheeler involved in last month’s crash in Corrigan that resulted in the death of two Stephen F. Austin State University students failed to yield right of way to the car they were traveling in, according to a report submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation by t…
Lufkin ISD staff members and families gathered Friday at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center for speakers and student performances, all in the name of encouraging student success.
The state of Lufkin is “good and getting better” Mayor Mark Hicks told Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce investors Friday at the State of the City event.
NACOGDOCHES — Six crossover lanes on Stallings Drive, also known as Loop 224, are expected to be permanently closed to traffic within two weeks, the Texas Department of Transportation announced Friday.
In a little more than six months, Huntington connected to 67 new natural gas customer properties even as the federal government has created incentives for residents and communities who ditch the resource.
The Museum of East Texas is currently displaying African masks and artifacts on loan from the Michelson Museum of Art until April 15.
NACOGDOCHES — The cold, rainy weather provided a perfect setting for Wednesday’s ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the loss of Space Shuttle Columbia, its seven astronauts and two men who died in a helicopter crash during recovery efforts, participants said. It’s the same weather sear…
NACOGDOCHES — When Columbia launched from the Kennedy Space Center Jan. 16, 2003, the seven crew members began an intense work schedule on more than 80 experiments that could not be performed on Earth.
Each year, millions of Americans come together to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families and teach the next generation about the value of freedom.
The inside lanes and turn lane of South Timberland Drive at the intersection with Denman Avenue will soon be reopening after the city wraps up work to repair a 6-inch water main leak.
Newly appointed Angelina County Sheriff Tom Selman has wanted to be in law enforcement for almost as long as he can remember.
Angelina County plans to use $10 million of the $16.8 million it received through the American Rescue Plan Act to expand the Angelina County Jail. The American Civil Liberties Union has argued such projects violate the terms for use of plan funds set by the U.S. Treasury Department.
Bridgett Briley, executive director of Blue Collar Mutts Rescue, sat in a dining chair, giving much-appreciated petting to Toby.
The parents of one of the two Stephen F. Austin State University students who died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle crash in Corrigan last month are suing the driver of the 18-wheeler that was involved as well as the company that owns it.
Angelina County & Cities Health District employees sent “whistleblower” letters to Lufkin city officials prior to the board of health’s Wednesday meeting to set a hiring protocol for the new health district administrator.
A man was hit Thursday morning by a train on the tracks near Pershing Street and Feagin Drive, according to city of Lufkin communications director Jessica Pebsworth.
A Lufkin man on Wednesday was found not guilty by reason of insanity for the January 2021 stabbing death of his mother and an assault causing injury to a police officer
Angelina College on Wednesday kicked off its monthlong Black History Month celebration by inviting the community to enjoy soul food and live jazz music.
NACOGDOCHES — From being administered through a small shack on Washington Square to educating nearly 12,000 students a year on its 421-acre main campus, Stephen F. Austin State University has come a long way in 100 years. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Nacogdoches community have bi…
NACOGDOCHES — Regents for Stephen F. Austin State University voted to remove the “interim” status from Steven Westbrook’s title for the remainder of his time with the university.
Newsie did not see his shadow on Groundhog Day, possibly meaning an early start to spring in East Texas. In observance of Groundhog Day, The Lufkin Daily News held a contest to give away a limited edition LDN comics umbrella to one lucky winner. The winning entry was submitted by Beth Versland.
Alejandro Sanabria on Wednesday was found not guilty by reason of insanity in the January 2021 death of his mother and assault causing injury to a police officer.
Struggle. Joy. Love. Family. Life.
A Lufkin woman is in the Angelina County Jail after a September incident in which police say a child she left unattended in a bath received severe burns on both legs.
NACOGDOCHES — The morning of Feb. 1, 2003, had been off to a beautiful start.
Hear ye, hear ye! Ellen Trout Zoo is inviting royal members under the age of 12 — as well as their chaperones — to the Princess and the Frog Tea Party for a magical day of treats, crafts and learning.
With cold weather expected to linger in our area until at least Monday, local animal lovers are looking for ways to help shelter critters keep warm. The Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter has asked for blanket donations to help it through the cold front.
Angelina Beautiful/Clean has 2,400 native hardwood tree seedlings available today as part of its annual Arbor Day giveaway. The seedlings will be available on a first come, first serve basis starting at 9 a.m.
Gambling legalization advocates in Texas are going all in again this legislative session, confident that they have built more support since their efforts came up far short in 2021.
NACOGDOCHES — In Nacogdoches County, retired Congressman Louie Gohmert is still a star, a sharp contrast to public perception of the Republican from Tyler around the state and nation.
Honey’s Kitchen in Zavalla is changing its services to home-based for baked goods and personal chef services. They possibly will have a coffee/ice cream/snow cone trailer in the spring/summer.
Lufkin District crews will pretreat bridges and problematic areas in Houston, Nacogdoches, and Shelby counties in preparation for any winter weather that could impact these areas this week.
At 8:37 a.m. today, Lufkin Fire was called to the 2100 block of Copeland Street for a report of a shed fire.
Lufkin art lovers braved the rain on Saturday to support local artists — as well as the mission for Lufkin to earn a Cultural District Designation — during the inaugural Art Walk in Downtown Lufkin.
For the seventh year in a row, Lufkin Parks & Recreation provided father figures and their daughters an opportunity to enjoy a night of food and footwork with the Daddy Daughter Dance.
State Sen. Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) has proposed legislation that would levy additional registration fees for electric vehicles in an attempt to recuperate revenues lost from the reduction in gas sales as experts say electric vehicle sales are expected to rapidly increase.
APPLE SPRINGS — Apple Springs alumnus RC Davis, 97, will celebrate his 80th class reunion today as the last living member of the Apple Springs High School Class of 1943.
Local attorney Bob Flournoy and Angelina County Judge Keith Wright agree the lawyer’s latest lawsuit against the county should not be necessary. But that’s where the agreement ends.
A rescue dog from Wells has racked up $22,000 in medical bills, his rescuers say. But he is on a path toward recovery and they believe he will be available for adoption this spring.
Lufkin firefighters work to extinguish a house fire around 4:40 p.m. Saturday in the 800 block of Sayers Street. Nobody was living in the home, according to Jessica Pebsworth, communications director for the city of Lufkin.
Lufkin ISD fourth graders worked with lightsabers, robots and rockets Friday as part of the district’s STEMfest.
Lufkin and Hudson ISD students learned all the world’s a song as Shakespeare in Jazz performed Friday morning at The Pines Theater.
Nonprofit leaders gathered Friday morning to discuss making breakthroughs in leadership, preparing for changes in the industry to come, grant writing and professionalism as part of the annual Nonprofit Leadership Center Conference.
Tom Selman’s first official day as Angelina County sheriff began in the commissioners’ courtroom surrounded by family, friends and community leaders as he took his oath of office.
The Beth & Horace Stubblefield Learning Center class of 2023 on Thursday celebrated overcoming their hardships to make it to the high school finish line.
McMullen Memorial Library in 2023 will be celebrating 70 years of providing books, programs and computer access to the people of Huntington.
The Beth & Horace Stubblefield Learning Center’s mid-year graduation ceremony Thursday night marked a special occasion for the school as the 2,000th graduate walked across the stage.
Crumbl Cookies is opening its Lufkin location Feb. 3, according to Candyce Paige, PR strategist for the business.
Lufkin Creative will be highlighting local artists, musicians, merchants, theater groups, food trucks and museums Saturday with its inaugural event in downtown Lufkin.
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