Tropical Storm Edouard triggers water rescues across Deep East Texas
Tropical Storm Edouard dropped more than 20 inches of rain on parts of Deep East Texas, triggering water rescues and widespread power outages across the 936 area.
Polk County pounded by Edouard: downed trees, flooding, and outages
Polk County flooding from Tropical Storm Edouard downed trees, damaged homes, and cut power around Livingston and Lake Livingston on Tuesday.
Nacogdoches County moves ahead on new jail with $75 million bond issue, plans public input on design
Nacogdoches County commissioners approved issuance of $75 million in voter-approved bonds for a new jail, with the design phase set to include public input meetings.
UFP Industries to invest $6 million and add jobs at Walker County plant
UFP Industries plans a $6 million expansion and 10 new jobs at its Walker County facility under a state economic development program.
Angelina County Sheriff launches new underage drinking sting operations
The Angelina County Sheriff’s Office announced grant-funded sting operations targeting underage drinking and stores selling alcohol to minors.
Pilot opens EV fast-charging station in Lufkin, ties city to national network
Pilot opened an EV fast-charging station at its East Denman Avenue location in Lufkin, adding the city to its national coast-to-coast charging network.
Third Piney Woods Comic Con packs Pitser Garrison in Lufkin
The third annual Piney Woods Comic Con drew large crowds to the Pitser Garrison Convention Center in Lufkin over the weekend.
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.