Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin Mourns Rajah, Its Komodo Dragon of Nearly Two Decades
The Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin announced the death of Rajah, a male Komodo dragon who lived at the zoo since 2008 and was weeks short of his 28th birthday.
936 Conditions for Thursday, September 24
East Texas burn ban and road conditions for Sept. 24: burn bans in seven counties of the 936 area, no rivers at flood stage and no weather alerts.
Former Polk County Judge Candidate Roy Grant Arrested on Assault, Weapon Charges
A Texas Highway Patrol trooper arrested Roy Earl Grant of Livingston on charges of assault on a peace officer, unlawful carrying of a weapon and resisting arrest. He was released on bond.
Polk County Sets Oct. 19 Ribbon Cutting for Restored Courthouse After Costly, Contested Project
Polk County will hold a ribbon cutting for its restored historic courthouse in Livingston at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, capping a restoration whose rising cost became an issue in this year’s county judge race.
Wichita Falls Police Seek Missing 15-Year-Old; Family Says She May Be in Lufkin Area
Wichita Falls police and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children are asking for help finding 15-year-old Alixandra Ellaine Warford, missing since Sept. 10. Her family says she may be in the Lufkin area.
Lufkin City Council Adopts $94.6 Million 2027 Budget, Holds Property Tax Rate Flat
The Lufkin 2027 budget adopted Monday sets spending at $94.6 million, keeps the property tax rate at 52.8215 cents, and advances several fee increases.
Angelina County Landfill Fees Rise Again October 1 Ahead of $20 Million Expansion
Angelina County landfill fees rise October 1 to $8.80 per cubic yard for household waste, the fourth increase since 2023 ahead of a $20 million expansion.
Nacogdoches Police Investigating Fatal Shooting of 76-Year-Old on West Seale Street
Nacogdoches police are investigating the fatal shooting of a 76-year-old man found in the doorway of his West Seale Street home Sunday morning.
Kirbyville Overdose Death Leads to Drug and Weapons Arrests in Jasper County
A fatal Kirbyville overdose call led Jasper County deputies to arrest two men on felony drug and weapons charges early Sunday morning.
Post Oak Cookers Take Grand Champion at 5th Annual Big Axe BBQ Competition in Lufkin
Post Oak Cookers won grand champion at the 5th annual Big Axe BBQ Competition in Lufkin, hosted Saturday at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center.