Nacogdoches ISD eyes civic center for football practice under new UIL heat rule
New UIL heat rule stops outdoor practice at 91 degrees WBGT. Nacogdoches ISD is lining up the county civic center as a backup. What parents should ask.
Angelina County Sheriff warns of phone scam using Bitcoin kiosks
Angelina County Sheriff Tom Selman is warning residents about a rise in phone scams from callers impersonating deputies and steering victims to Bitcoin kiosks.
Angelina College launches Electrical Lineworker Program for Deep East Texas
Angelina College’s new Electrical Lineworker Program is training its first cohort with a Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TRUE Grant and eight regional utility partners.
Lufkin police officer indicted on 100 counts in Flock camera misuse case
A Lufkin police officer faces 100 felony counts after investigators say he ran an ex-girlfriend’s plate through the city’s Flock camera system more than 10,000 times. LPD has suspended all Flock cameras during the review.
A Cigarette Can Start a Wildfire Even When It Is Designed to Go Out
With much of East Texas under burn bans and hot, dry conditions increasing wildfire danger, residents are being warned to
Lufkin moves to become a Texas film-friendly town
The City of Lufkin will adopt an ordinance that allows it to apply for the Texas Film Commission’s film-friendly town designation.
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.
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.