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.
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Family Crisis Center of East Texas Food Drive Runs Through August 28
The Family Crisis Center of East Texas is collecting nonperishable food through August 28 for its Lufkin emergency shelter.
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Nacogdoches County Tax Rate Increase Proposed to Cover Jail Bond
Nacogdoches County commissioners approved a proposed tax rate increase Tuesday driven by the jail bond, with a public hearing set for September 8.
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Nacogdoches Medical Center Opens South Campus at Former Memorial Hospital
Nacogdoches Medical Center broke ground Tuesday on a new South Campus at the former Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital, which opened August 11.
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Angelina County Airport Runway Extension Clears the Way for Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funding
Angelina County commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county airport runway by 600 feet, unlocking nearly $5 million in federal funding.
Additional Charges Filed Against Onalaska Man as More Victims Come Forward
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has filed additional felony charges against Cody Allen Laviolette after another victim came forward Aug. 17. Investigators believe more victims have not yet reported.
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Angelina County Tax Office Reopens Monday After Software Migration
The Angelina County tax office reopens Monday, August 18 after closing August 11 through 15 for a software migration and staff training.
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Trinity County Approves Preliminary 2027 Budget With Cuts in Every Department
Trinity County commissioners cut funding in every department to file a preliminary 2027 budget ahead of the August 15 state deadline.