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State representative-elect from Lufkin talks about staff, plans

State representative-elect from Lufkin talks about staff, plans

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; State representative-elect Trent Ashby defeated incumbent Marva Beck in the Republican primary in May.
Lufkinite arrested after attacking man who allegedly burglarized his home

Lufkinite arrested after attacking man who allegedly burglarized his home

In an odd twist, a Lufkin man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked the man who is believed to have just burglarized his home.
Lufkin man, sentenced to life in prison for capital murder: 'I didn't mean for it to go down that way'

Lufkin man, sentenced to life in prison for capital murder: 'I didn't mean for it to go down that way'

Though he didn’t take the stand in his own defense this past week, Jacob Woodard on Friday night broke his silence on what went wrong Feb. 7, the night he fatally shot Robert Darnell Bennett.
Kyle boy dies in crash near Shepherd

Kyle boy dies in crash near Shepherd

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; an 11-year-old boy is dead and an Iowa man is charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault following an early morning crash near Shepherd in San Jacinto County.
Capital murder suspect in video: 'I'm scared I'm going to jail for life'

Capital murder suspect in video: 'I'm scared I'm going to jail for life'

“He didn’t deserve it, man. I get what I deserve.”
Lufkin school bands join forces for annual Honor America

Lufkin school bands join forces for annual Honor America

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; in honor of Veterans Day, the Lufkin high school and middle school bands on Saturday night will show their love and support for America’s active and retired service men and women during the annual Honor
Lufkin woman sentenced for filing false tax returns

Lufkin woman sentenced for filing false tax returns

A Lufkin woman has been sentenced to federal prison for tax violations. Sheila Phillips, 52, has been sentenced for her part in making a false statement to the Internal Revenue Service.
Man suspected by Lufkin police to be 'Door Kick Burglar' being held on $250K bond

Man suspected by Lufkin police to be 'Door Kick Burglar' being held on $250K bond

Lufkin Police on Wednesday charged a man they believe to be the “Door Kick Burglar” with a single charge of burglary of a habitation.
Lufkin to apply for grant to fund construction of boat access facility at Kurth Lake

Lufkin to apply for grant to fund construction of boat access facility at Kurth Lake

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; the city of Lufkin will apply for a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department grant that, if approved by state officials, would provide funding for construction of a boat access facility at Kurth Lake.
Sanches wins Angelina County sheriff's race with 75 percent of vote

Sanches wins Angelina County sheriff's race with 75 percent of vote

In a presidential election year in which state and local races were affected by redistricting, lawsuits, court decisions and late candidate additions, Angelina County voters finally had their say on Tuesday.
Lufkin Police detain possible suspect in Door Kick burglaries

Lufkin Police detain possible suspect in Door Kick burglaries

A man seen in someone’s back yard in the Crown Colony subdivision Tuesday night is being questioned by Lufkin Police as a possible suspect in the Door Kick burglaries.
Woman violently attacked after catching man siphoning her gas

Woman violently attacked after catching man siphoning her gas

Lufkin police are investigating a person of interest after a woman was allegedly attacked in Lufkin Monday evening.
Lufkin man gets 25 years in prison for shooting, says he was high on meth

Lufkin man gets 25 years in prison for shooting, says he was high on meth

A Lufkin man received a 25-year prison sentence Monday for shooting at a man in downtown Lufkin while surrounded by several workmen and passing cars on a weekday afternoon.
Nacogdoches man killed in car crash in Lufkin

Nacogdoches man killed in car crash in Lufkin

A Nacogdoches man is dead after a Monday night wreck on U.S. Highway 59 North. It happened about a half mile north of Winston 8 Ranch Rd, just before 10:00pm.