Lufkin

Lufkin funding for CIP Projects another step closer

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Lufkin council members on Tuesday took the next steps in funding a five-year, $7.1 million capital improvement program, voting 6-1 to approve a resolution authorizing the city to publish an intention notice t

Kids learn about the forest outside the classroom

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Lufkin 6th graders experienced the great outdoors during the Forest Awareness Tour Thursday at the Texas Forest Service Hudson District.

Do you recognize this fraudster?

Local authorities are searching for a fraudster accused of using a stolen credit card in a Lufkin-area store.

Dallas man takes home $125,000 in Rayburn tourney

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; when the last fish was weighed on the Lufkin Walmart parking lot Sunday, it was Dallas angler Phil Marks with a four-day total weight of 82 pounds that caught the $125,000 check for first place.

American Idol singer to help cancer gala "shine"

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; the saloon doors at the 3rd Annual Pineywoods Cattle Baron’s Gala event, “Shining for a Cause,” will swing open 7 p.m. Saturday at the Moore Farm.

ETX man assaulted in $1 robbery

One man was injured early Thursday morning after two alleged robbers stole $1 from him in Lufkin.

Belt, Giants Eliminate Reds

Former Hudson Hornet Brandon Belt and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 Thursday to win their National League Division Series three games to two.

Sam Rayburn reels in huge bass tournament

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; for the last week, some of the best professional bass fishers have been in Lufkin getting acquainted with Sam Rayburn Reservoir.

Commissioners asked to get a handle on courthouse smoking

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; to smoke, not to smoke or where to allow smoking at grounds of the Angelina County Courthouse were the questions facing county commissioners during their Tuesday meeting in Lufkin.

9th annual Heritage Festival: Oct. 20th

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Lufkin’s ninth annual Heritage Festival, showing the cultural diversity of Lufkin and East Texas, will bring people together from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Pitser Garrison Civic Center.

"Door Kick Burglar" may have struck again

Lufkin Police are investigating more than twenty burglaries that may be linked to one person.

Lufkin authorities looking for "weenie-dog" burglar

Crime Stoppers of Lufkin wants your help identifying the suspect responsible for the burglary of a Lufkin-area convenience store.

Pro bullfighter in serious condition after bull strikes him in Lufkin event

A bullfighter was taken by medical helicopter to a Tyler hospital Saturday night with a critical injury he suffered during the David Wisener Memorial Bull Riding event at the George H. Henderson Jr. Exposition Center in Lufkin.

Bullfighter in serious condition after bull strikes him in Lufkin event

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Cody Hollums, 28, a five-year veteran bullfighter with the CBR professional rodeo circuit, remained in serious condition Sunday night.