Trinity County Sheriff Says Faith-Based Jail Program Is Changing Lives
A faith-based program at the Trinity County jail has produced nearly a dozen baptisms this year, part of Sheriff Woody Wallace’s broader reform effort.
East Texas Childhood Obesity Rates Rising, Experts Point to Processed Foods and Food Insecurity
Health experts say ultra-processed foods and food insecurity are driving rising childhood obesity rates across Angelina, Nacogdoches, and surrounding East Texas counties.
Three Trinity County Brothers Found Safe Sunday After Weekend Search
Three Trinity County brothers last seen walking along Highway 94 near Apple Springs on Friday were found safe Sunday afternoon by the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office.
SFA Lumberjacks Roll Past East Texas A&M 44-7 in Home Opener at Nacogdoches
The nationally ranked SFA Lumberjacks rolled to a 44-7 win over East Texas A&M in the Homer Bryce Stadium home opener Saturday in Nacogdoches.
Life Jackets, Sober Drivers, and a Safe 936 Labor Day
50 Texans didn’t come home from the water last year. Let’s not add to that number this weekend. Labor Day
Diboll ISD Tax Rate Increase of 10.24% Approved With New Budget
Diboll ISD trustees approved a 10.24 percent tax rate increase and the district budget, tied to voter-approved bond proposals.
Diboll ISD approves 2026-27 budget with 10.24% tax rate increase tied to voter-approved bonds
Diboll ISD trustees approved a 10.24% property tax rate increase and the 2026-27 budget Monday, covering debt service on bond proposals voters passed earlier this year.
Governor Abbott Blocks Flock Cameras for State Agencies, Citing Lufkin Officer
Governor Abbott has blocked state agencies from spending on Flock license plate reader cameras, citing a Lufkin Police Department case.
Jasper loses more than 175 jobs as two industries pull back in one day
Two Jasper industries announced pullbacks on the same day, including an L-P Corporation OSB mill curtailment on Highway 190, costing the area more than 175 jobs starting in October.
Hudson ISD Tax Rate Lowered by About One Cent for New Budget Year
Hudson ISD trustees approved a small tax rate reduction of about one cent as part of the district’s new budget.