Lufkin

Lufkin man in critical condition after crashing into jackknifed semi on Hwy 59

Lufkin man in critical condition after crashing into jackknifed semi on Hwy 59

A Lufkin man was hospitalized Tuesday morning after her car crashed into a jackknifed semi.
Ashby, Knight react to Texas school finance ruling

Ashby, Knight react to Texas school finance ruling

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; State Rep.
Angelina's spring enrollment down

Angelina's spring enrollment down

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Angelina College’s spring enrollment is down more than 5.8 percent compared to last spring, AC President Larry Phillips said during Angelina College’s regular board meeting Monday evening.
Diboll Primary School part of ‘Texas School ready!’ project

Diboll Primary School part of ‘Texas School ready!’ project

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Diboll Primary School was selected to participate in a project administered by Houston’s Children’s Learning Institute called the “Texas School Ready!” project — a model of early

SURVEILLANCE VIDEO: Police identify suspected thief, ask for public's help finding him

UPDATE (February 11th): Lufkin Police have identified the person they believe stole a laptop from an area hospital.
New 75 mph limits in parts of Angelina County in effect

New 75 mph limits in parts of Angelina County in effect

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; motorists can now legally drive up to 75 mph in some parts of Angelina County.

Angelina County to arm some probation officers and start a Warrant team

Probation officers have a risky job, and in some counties they are unarmed when they are on duty. But Angelina County plans to change that.
Lufkin Police: "Bill washing" may lead to increase of counterfeit money in ETX

Lufkin Police: "Bill washing" may lead to increase of counterfeit money in ETX

Lufkin Police are looking for a man who reportedly tried to use counterfeit money at a convenience store, just after 7:00pm on Thursday.
Animal Shelter director accepts job in Pflugerville

Animal Shelter director accepts job in Pflugerville

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; the director of the Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter in Lufkin announced Wednesday that she will step down from her post on Feb. 19.
Landowner addresses river authority on pipeline

Landowner addresses river authority on pipeline

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; a Nacogdoches County landowner continued his fight against the Canadian-based company building the 485-mile Gulf Coast Project pipeline from Oklahoma to the Gulf Coast, addressing the Angelina and Neches
WARNING GRAPHIC: Mother sends pictures of bloody knife under child's throat to relatives

WARNING GRAPHIC: Mother sends pictures of bloody knife under child's throat to relatives

EDITOR'S NOTE: The children's names and relatives' names are being withheld to protect their well being. This story may not be suitable for all audiences, due to its graphic nature.
Diboll family loses dog, home in early morning fire

Diboll family loses dog, home in early morning fire

A Diboll family lost everything in an early Monday morning house fire on Felix Weeks Road that also claimed the life of their chihuahua.
Probation office supervisor seeking to have some officers licensed to carry weapon

Probation office supervisor seeking to have some officers licensed to carry weapon

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Angelina County probation officers will soon be carrying weapons while performing warrant service.
Chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe is dead

Chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe is dead

The Lufkin Daily News is reporting; Chief Oscola Clayton Sylestine, the principal chief of the Alabama-Coushatta Indian Tribe of Texas, succumbed to illness and passed away on Thursday.
Moon rock on display for first time in East Texas

Moon rock on display for first time in East Texas

A moon rock is on display for the first time in East Texas. East Texans can view the space rock at the Naranjo Museum of Natural History in Lufkin.