Diboll ISD trustees approved a 10.24% property tax rate increase and the 2026-27 budget Monday, covering debt service on bond proposals voters passed earlier this year.
Governor Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending on Flock license plate reader cameras, citing a Lufkin Police Department case.
Two Jasper industries announced pullbacks on the same day, including an L-P Corporation OSB mill curtailment on Highway 190, costing the area more than 175 jobs starting in October.
Hudson ISD trustees approved a small tax rate reduction of about one cent as part of the district’s new budget.
Tropical Storm Edouard dropped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Deep East Texas, triggering water rescues and widespread power outages across the 936 area.
Polk County flooding from Tropical Storm Edouard downed trees, damaged homes, and cut power around Livingston and Lake Livingston on Tuesday.
Nacogdoches County commissioners approved issuance of $75 million in voter-approved bonds for a new jail, with the design phase set to include public input meetings.
UFP Industries plans a $6 million expansion and 10 new jobs at its Walker County facility under a state economic development program.
The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office announced grant-funded sting operations targeting underage drinking and stores selling alcohol to minors.
Pilot opened an EV fast-charging station at its East Denman Avenue location in Lufkin, adding the city to its national coast-to-coast charging network.