Lufkin Names Hometown Attorney Whitney Duke Danner as New City Attorney
Lufkin native Whitney Duke Danner becomes the city’s new city attorney on Aug. 26 after a formal search and a closed session council vote.
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Nacogdoches County Burn Ban Takes Effect as Dry Weather Grips East Texas
Nacogdoches County commissioners enacted a 90-day outdoor burn ban amid dry conditions, joining neighboring Shelby, Angelina, Rusk and Cherokee counties.
Fire Damages Central Heights ISD High School Days Before Classes
A fire broke out at the Central Heights ISD high school building Saturday night, just days before the district’s first day of class.
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Lufkin SWAT Standoff Ends in Arrest After Downtown Shooting Report
A Lufkin man was booked into the Angelina County Jail on two counts of aggravated assault after an early Sunday SWAT standoff downtown.
East Texas First Day of School Set for Wednesday, August 12
Nearly 25 area districts, including Lufkin and Nacogdoches, welcome students back Wednesday, August 12.
Diboll Police Ask for Help Identifying Person in Southern Pines Plaza Burglary
Diboll police are asking for help identifying a person recorded on surveillance video during a burglary at the Rice Brothers building in Southern Pines Plaza.
Nacogdoches County Sheriff Warns of Radio System Funding Loss
Nacogdoches County is facing a funding loss tied to its communications system, according to Sheriff Jason Bridges. Bridges said the
First TEDx Lufkin Brings Big Ideas Home to East Texas
Eight speakers took the stage at Lufkin Middle School for the city’s first-ever TEDx event.
Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week Over East Texas
The year’s best meteor shower peaks late Wednesday into early Thursday. Here is when to look up.
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Southeast Texas Stand Down Draws Record Crowd in Jasper
Veterans turned out in record numbers for the Southeast Texas Stand Down in Jasper, collecting free surplus gear and services.