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Lufkin
Angelina County, Texas
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Salvation Army of Lufkin starts Red Kettle campaign with mayors’ competition
The Salvation Army of Lufkin launched its annual Red Kettle campaign on Nov. 13 at the newly opened Brookshire Brothers store. The kickoff featured a performance by Central High School’s band and a proclamation from…
Person found in closet arrested on warrant
A wanted person was arrested after deputies found them hiding in a bedroom closet at a home in the 4700 block of Old Lufkin Road on Nov. 12. The arrest was part of a warrant service, according to the sheriff’s office…
Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce earns five-star accreditation once again
The Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce has again earned five-star accreditation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, its highest designation for local and regional chambers. The recognition honors the…
Motorcycle riders visit Lufkin veterans for Veterans Day
Motorcycle riders set out from Southland Rehabilitation Healthcare Center in Lufkin on Veterans Day to visit veterans across the area. The riders brought gifts to the former service members during the community visits…
Angelina College opens Veterans Service Center
Angelina College in Lufkin has opened a Veterans Service Center for student veterans and other military-connected students. The center offers a place to study, connect with peers and access support, including help…
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1 injured in Lufkin overnight shooting
One person was injured in a shooting in Lufkin early Wednesday and was taken to hospital, KETK reported. Police said the incident happened around 1:30 a.m. in the 1600 block of East Denman Avenue. The Lufkin Police…
Brookshire Brothers opens flagship store in Lufkin
Brookshire Brothers opened its new 70,000-square-foot flagship store in Lufkin with a soft opening Wednesday morning. The store includes a drive-through coffee shop and pharmacy, a playground and the Pineywoods…
LPD investigating overnight shooting
Lufkin police are investigating a shooting reported around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 1600 block of East Denman Avenue. One person was injured and received treatment at St. Luke’s Health-Memorial before being…
1 injured after overnight shooting in Lufkin
One person was injured in a shooting around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 1600 block of East Denman Avenue in Lufkin, police spokesperson Jackie Zimmerman told KTRE. Medical staff treated the victim at St. Luke’s…
City of Lufkin accepts City Manager Gee's resignation
Lufkin City Manager Kevin Gee resigned on Monday after a majority of the City Council offered him the opportunity to step down. Assistant City Manager Brian Bray also submitted his resignation, leaving the city facing…
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Texas Forestry Museum hosting Santa Claus Express
The Texas Forestry Museum will host its Santa Claus Express from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28. The holiday event invites families to enjoy an old-fashioned Christmas celebration and meet Santa at the museum in…
Lufkin meat market processes deer donations for Hunters for the Hungry
Massingill’s Meat Market in Lufkin turns donated deer into ground meat for the Hunters for the Hungry program, which supplies food to the community. Owner Chris Ward said the business has partnered with the program for…
Angelina County approves funding for jail parking, tractor shelter
Angelina County commissioners approved $12,000 for concrete work to create up to eight parking spaces behind the county jail and $11,250 for a covered shelter for the jail’s tractor. Sheriff Tom Selman said the parking…
Lufkin ISD athletic director, head football coach resigns
El director atlético y entrenador principal de fútbol americano del distrito escolar Lufkin ISD presentó su renuncia. La información disponible no identifica al entrenador ni explica los motivos de su salida o quién…
Lufkin's Abseck resigns as head football coach/AD
Carl Abseck has officially resigned from his dual roles as head football coach and athletic director at Lufkin High School, according to a confirmation from Lufkin ISD on Tuesday morning. During his two-season tenure…
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Lufkin board recommends zone change for Freedom Church ministry
Lufkin’s Planning and Zoning Board unanimously recommended a zoning change for A Place of Hope, a ministry of Freedom Church, at 1419 Atkinson Drive. The proposal would allow the ministry to provide food, clothing, job…
Lufkin residents ask groundwater board for more info on proposed poultry processing plant
Lufkin-area residents urged the Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation District to provide more information before deciding on Pitman Family Farms’ proposal for a poultry-processing plant and five wells near Lake…
City of Lufkin city manager, assistant city manager resign
Lufkin’s City Council accepted City Manager Kevin Gee’s resignation at a special meeting Monday, and Assistant City Manager Brian W. Bray has also resigned. Mayor Mark Hicks said the city is entering a new chapter and…
New Guardians of the Children chapter supports children in Angelina County
A new chapter of the nonprofit Guardians of the Children has launched in Angelina County to support children affected by abuse. The group, which consists of motorcyclists, aims to provide a comforting presence for…
Lufkin rescue provides free pet care for East Texans
Wendy’s Misfits Animal Rescue hosted a community event in a Lufkin parking lot on Saturday, providing free surgeries, vaccines, and medical care to approximately 100 pets. Supported by the Jason Heigl Grant and DeHart…
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Lufkin hotel district without water after 16-inch pipe breaks
The hotel district in Lufkin is currently without water service following a major 16-inch pipe break. Local authorities are working to address the infrastructure failure, which has disrupted operations for businesses…
Gun found at suspect’s home identified as weapon used in Lufkin double murder
Authorities in Lufkin, Texas, have confirmed that a firearm recovered from the home of Jeremiah McGee matches the weapon used in the double murder of Maria Davalos and Ariel Arellano Jr. McGee was arrested after police…
Water line break shuts off water to hotel district, truck stop
A major water main break in Lufkin, Texas, has disrupted service to the local hotel district and a nearby truck stop. City officials report that a 16-inch line near the intersection of U.S. 59 and FM 819 is affected…
Argument over Wi-Fi leads to murder of mother and son, police say
Jeremiah McGee, 47, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Maria Davalos and her son, Ariel Arellano Jr. The victims were found fatally wounded in their Lufkin home on October 23…
Poultry operation wants to pump 1 billion gallons from aquifer in Nacogdoches County
A commercial poultry company's application to pump one billion gallons of water annually from the Carrizo-Wilcox Aquifer faces opposition from Nacogdoches County residents. The Pineywoods Groundwater Conservation…
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Man arrested for murder of Lufkin mother, son in shooting
A man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a mother and her son in Lufkin. Local police confirmed the suspect is in custody following the violent incident. Authorities are continuing their…
Lufkin police: Argument over wi-fi led to double murder
Jeremiah McGee, 47, has been arrested and charged with capital murder in the shooting deaths of Maria Davalos and her son, Ariel Arellano. The incident occurred in their Lufkin home on October 23. Police report that the…
Salvation Army holding Angel Tree kickoff
The Salvation Army is hosting its annual Angel Tree Kick-Off event today at Southside Bank in Lufkin. This initiative aims to provide holiday gifts for over 800 registered children and seniors in the community. Capt…
Lufkin fronts $162K in emergency repairs after TxDOT project fills sewer main with concrete
The City of Lufkin is using emergency funds to cover $162,000 in repairs after a TxDOT contractor accidentally filled 400 feet of a city sewer main with concrete. The incident occurred during a drilling project for a…