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Elderly woman killed in rollover near Lufkin

Elderly woman killed in rollover near Lufkin

UPDATE: DPS officers confirm that one person was killed in the rollover. They tell us an 87-year old woman died after a rear tired blew out on the vehicle, causing it to roll several times.
Lufkin volunteer to be honored in Austin

Lufkin volunteer to be honored in Austin

Lufkin area volunteer Dan Maxwell is dedicated to serving the residents of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center through music.

Several East Texans picked up in MLB Draft

The MLB draft is in the books, and several local players were picked up.
Two arrested for mud hogging on city property

Two arrested for mud hogging on city property

Lufkin Police arrested two people early Friday for trespassing and mud hogging on city property.
NFL Network ranks Dez Bryant #35

NFL Network ranks Dez Bryant #35

The NFL Network is currently doing their "Top 100 Players of 2013" series. Former Lufkin panther Dez Bryant was ranked #35.

Lufkin officials searching for cooler thieves

Lufkin Crimestoppers are looking for three thieves who took a YETI brand cooler from the bed of a truck at a Lufkin motel. It happened around 11:30 pm on May 3, 2013.
SILVER ALERT: Police need help locating missing Lufkin man

SILVER ALERT: Police need help locating missing Lufkin man

The Lufkin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety have issued a Silver Alert for Arthur Henry Foster of Lufkin.
Mineola and Hudson advance at State Tournament

Mineola and Hudson advance at State Tournament

Austin, TX (KETK)  It will be an all-East Texas state final. Mineola and Hudson both won Thursday in the semifinals. The Mineola Lady Jackets eliminated La Grange, 7-1.
Rep. Ashby named 'Outstanding Republican Freshman' in TX House by GOP Caucus

Rep. Ashby named 'Outstanding Republican Freshman' in TX House by GOP Caucus

Rep. Trent Ashby (R-Lufkin) was voted by his peers as the Outstanding Republican Freshman of the Year on the final day of the 83rd Legislative Session in Austin on Monday.
ETX man arrested for evading arrest and drug possession

ETX man arrested for evading arrest and drug possession

An East Texas man is now behind bars after evading arrest and being found with drug paraphernalia. It happened around 10:00 p.m. in the 400 block of Birch Street in Lufkin.
Pedestrian dead after being hit by car south of Diboll

Pedestrian dead after being hit by car south of Diboll

UPDATE (Thursday, May 23, 4:15 p.m.): A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a car Wednesday night south of Diboll.
UPDATE: Lufkin woman killed by lightning strike

UPDATE: Lufkin woman killed by lightning strike

UPDATE: Lufkin Police have identified the woman killed by the lightning strike on Tuesday evening. Authorities tell KETK, Meshell Foxworth was struck outside the IHOP restaurant.
Almost 29g of cocaine found in Diboll traffic stop

Almost 29g of cocaine found in Diboll traffic stop

Just under 29 grams of powder cocaine were found during a traffic stop in Diboll on Saturday. It happened around 11:00pm.
ETX woman gets probation after spiking coffee with meth before delivering baby

ETX woman gets probation after spiking coffee with meth before delivering baby

Officials with Angelina County tell KETK, Amanda McAdams, 26, of Huntington, received probation after her newborn baby tested positive for meth.
Brookshire Brothers to host charity golf tournament

Brookshire Brothers to host charity golf tournament

Golf and giving. In Brookshire Brothers’ world, the two go hand and hand. The Lufkin-based grocery chain holds two charity golf tournaments each year. The proceeds go into the company’s Charitable Foundation.