Montgomery County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
Montgomery County public health officials confirmed the first West Nile virus death of 2026, a Conroe woman in her 90s from the 77304 ZIP code.
Two gun magazines found on Nacogdoches McMichael Middle School student, police say
Nacogdoches ISD Police say two firearm magazines were found on a McMichael Middle School student Friday. No gun was recovered and no lockdown was called.
Multiple fire departments battle Angelina County structure fire on Paradice Lane
Several East Texas fire departments assisted with a large Angelina County structure fire that broke out around 6:30 p.m. on Paradice Lane off Fenley Flat Road.
East Texas burn ban stays in effect as fire danger climbs in the 936 area
Most of the East Texas burn ban footprint stays in force as triple-digit heat and dry brush push wildfire risk to very high or locally extreme.
Polk County Deputies Arrest Fugitive Sex Offender After Eight Years
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested Doyle Cheek, a fugitive wanted out of Tarrant County who had not registered with the Texas Sex Offender Registry since 2018.
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Lufkin City Council Denies Sunrise Avenue Zone Change, Promotes Four
Lufkin City Council voted 7-0 Tuesday to deny a zone change at 1609 Sunrise Avenue and recognized promotions for three firefighters and a police captain.
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Lufkin Firefighters Free Trapped 18-Wheeler Driver After Highway Crash
Lufkin Fire Department Special Operations crews extracted a truck driver trapped in his cab after two 18-wheelers collided at a highway cross-over Wednesday morning.
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Family Crisis Center of East Texas Food Drive Runs Through August 28
The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is collecting nonperishable food through August 28 for its Lufkin emergency shelter.
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Nacogdoches County Tax Rate Increase Proposed to Cover Jail Bond
Nacogdoches County commissioners approved a proposed tax rate increase Tuesday driven by the jail bond, with a public hearing set for September 8.
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Nacogdoches Medical Center Opens South Campus at Former Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches Medical Center broke ground Tuesday on a new South Campus at the former Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, which opened August 11.