Nacogdoches County Weighs Tax Rate Increase to Close Worker Pay Gaps
Nacogdoches County commissioners are weighing a tax rate increase in the 2027 budget to close employee pay gaps and update aging IT systems.
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Nacogdoches County Sets New Rules for Animals and Political Signs on County Property
Nacogdoches County commissioners enacted new policies this week restricting animals in county buildings and political signs on county property.
Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on Lufkin Affordable Housing Subdivision
Habitat for Humanity of Deep East Texas broke ground Thursday on the Denman Heights Subdivision in Lufkin, a project that could add up to 10 affordable homes.
Conroe Council Falls Short on Putting Flock Camera Question on November Ballot
Conroe City Council fell short of the three votes needed Thursday to place a binding proposition about the city’s Flock Safety license plate cameras on the November ballot.
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.