Breaking News

Lufkin

Hudson Hornet Brandon Belt Helps Giants Win World Series

Hudson Hornet Brandon Belt Helps Giants Win World Series

The San Francisco Giants have swept the Detroit Tigers in four games in the World Series. Former Hudson Hornet Brandon Belt, playing first base, made it 1-0 Giants with an RBI triple in the second inning.
Zombie Walk descends on Cotton Square tonight

Zombie Walk descends on Cotton Square tonight

The Lufkin Daily News reports; a zombie apocalypse is set to break out tonight in Cotton Square with the first-ever Zombie Walk, benefitting the special needs sports program of Lufkin Park and Recreation.
Health District board reviews service report

Health District board reviews service report

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Angelina County's and Cities Health District provided more clinical and provider services to residents during fiscal 2012 compared to the previous year, health district officials said Wednesday.

East Texans Rooting for Brandon Belt

When the World Series starts, East Texans will be cheering for San Francisco 1B Brandon Belt. The former Hudson Hornet will be in the starting lineup when the Giants take on the Detroit Tigers.
Diboll man leads Lufkin police on foot chase

Diboll man leads Lufkin police on foot chase

A Diboll man led police on a foot chase early Wednesday morning after he was spotted near a Lufkin business where the alarms had sounded.
Identity released of ETX man who died from crossbow shooting

Identity released of ETX man who died from crossbow shooting

Angelina County investigators have released the name of the man who was killed Tuesday morning by an arrow.
Lufkin businessman fined for dumping 50K tons of waste

Lufkin businessman fined for dumping 50K tons of waste

A 49-year-old Lufkin man has been sentenced for disposing of hazardous wastes without a permit in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney John M. Bales today.
Higher speed soon between Lufkin and Nacogdoches

Higher speed soon between Lufkin and Nacogdoches

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Texas Department of Transportation is installing additional “Left Lane for Passing Only” signs on all highways with a speed limit of 75 mph or higher.
ETX man dies after shooting self with crossbow

ETX man dies after shooting self with crossbow

In a strange occurrence, a Diboll man has died after being struck with an arrow Tuesday morning. Angelina County deputies were dispatched to the scene located in the 100 block of Tidwell at around 8:30 a.m.
Red Ribon week underway

Red Ribon week underway

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council is working to establish community awareness through the national Red Ribbon Week campaign on Oct. 22-26.
Aspen Power: Turning off the lights or turning a profit

Aspen Power: Turning off the lights or turning a profit

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; when Danny Vines and his partners started the generator in Aspen Power’s biomass incineration plant in August 2011, they planned on being one of the state’s successful energy producers that would
CVB unveils proposed marketing strategy

CVB unveils proposed marketing strategy

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Tara Watson-Watkins, executive director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitors Bureau, introduced a proposed 2013 marketing proposal to bureau board members during their meeting Thursday.

Fire reported at Texas Foundry in Lufkin

Lufkin firefighters are responding to a fire at Texas Foundry, according to authorities with the Lufkin Fire Department. The Texas Foundry site is on the 1600 block of North Raguet St.
Thousands of dollars in railroad property stolen, 3 men arrested

Thousands of dollars in railroad property stolen, 3 men arrested

Three men were arrested on Tuesday afternoon after allegedly stealing railroad property. It happened on the 700 block of North First Street in Lufkin around 4:30pm.
Lufkin City Council puts the breaks on a gas rate increase

Lufkin City Council puts the breaks on a gas rate increase

The Lufkin City Council on Tuesday approved a resolution denying a proposed natural gas rate increase from a Houston-based natural gas distributor.