Deep East Texas under full burn ban as triple-digit heat continues
Every Deep East Texas county is under a burn ban as triple-digit heat and dry conditions continue with no rain forecast through Aug. 25.
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Lufkin Animal Services awarded nearly $150,000 for spay and neuter program
Lufkin Animal Services has received nearly $150,000 in grant funds to provide spay and neuter services for dogs and cats across Angelina County.
Colmesneil woman sentenced in case involving more than 130 dead dogs
A Colmesneil woman was sentenced this week after pleading guilty to animal cruelty charges tied to an investigation that found more than 130 dead dogs.
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.