Monday, June 17 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-06-18 03:26:05 GMT
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office were forced to shoot a 41-year-old man to death, after he shot at them early Monday morning on County Road 2051, according to Sheriff Jason Bridges.BridgesMore >>
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office were forced to shoot a 41-year-old man to death, after he shot at them early Monday morning on County Road 2051, according to Sheriff Jason Bridges.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 7:40 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:40:58 GMT
You may have noticed three pink fire trucks in Lufkin today. There is no need to be alarmed, the city is not painting their trucks. These special trucks are part of a nationwide 145 day tour looking toMore >>
You may have noticed three pink fire trucks in Lufkin today. There is no need to be alarmed, the city is not painting their trucks. These special trucks are part of a nationwide 145 day tour looking toMore >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:44:17 GMT
A Zavalla-area man died over the weekend in a parachute accident after his secondary parachute did not deploy, according CNN.According to CNN, Miguel Carrasco, 36, had cut away from his main parachuteMore >>
A Zavalla-area man died over the weekend in a parachute accident after his secondary parachute did not deploy, according CNN.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:17:46 GMT
Following a seven-hour standoff in which a suspect in a violent June 13 home invasion and robbery managed to slip away from authorities, the Crockett Police Department is working with the U.S. Marshals ServiceMore >>
Following a seven-hour standoff in which a suspect in a violent June 13 home invasion and robbery managed to slip away from authorities, the Crockett Police Department is working with the U.S. Marshals Service in an effort to locate the man, who is believed to be in the Houston area.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:25:44 GMT
As the new resident deputy, James Denby will actively be patrolling and working inside and out of Huntington and Zavalla's city limits. Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches said, as far as he's concerned,More >>
As the new resident deputy, James Denby will actively be patrolling and working inside and out of Huntington and Zavalla's city limits. Angelina County Sheriff Greg Sanches said, as far as he's concerned, this position should stay in the south end of the county forever.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:45:37 GMT
Because the suspect in the June 12 death of Albert Hodge is a juvenile, the Lufkin Police Department will not be releasing any further information on its ongoing investigation into the incident. "LufkinMore >>
Because the suspect in the June 12 death of Albert Hodge is a juvenile, the Lufkin Police Department will not be releasing any further information on its ongoing investigation into the incident.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:11 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:11:21 GMT
Deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office arrested a 20-year-old Lufkin woman on felony child endangerment charges Friday for allegedly exposing her 10-month-old child to methamphetamine earlierMore >>
Deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office arrested a 20-year-old Lufkin woman on felony child endangerment charges Friday for allegedly exposing her 10-month-old child to methamphetamine earlier this year.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:21 AM EDT2013-06-17 04:21:50 GMT
One East Texas woman has dedicated her professional and personal life to ensuring that at risk youth get a second change in life all-the-while teaching these kids the power of community services. "It'sMore >>
One East Texas woman has dedicated her professional and personal life to ensuring that at risk youth get a second change in life all-the-while teaching these kids the power of community services.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-06-16 23:57:19 GMT
A woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident on US 69 South at FM 1818 Sunday afternoon. According to DPS Trooper, Rusty Pitts 88-year-old Mildred Hoch, of Kennard, was driving an older model Mercury MountaineerMore >>
A woman was killed in a one-vehicle accident on US 69 South at FM 1818 Sunday afternoon.More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-06-16 17:18:09 GMT
Lufkin Fire says a report of a fire was called in around 4:10 AM Saturday morning off of FM 706 in Angelina County. According to the report, Hudson and Central Volunteer Fire Departments responded to aMore >>
Lufkin Fire says a report of a fire was called in around 4:10 AM Saturday morning off of FM 706 in Angelina County.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 8:00 PM EDT2013-06-16 00:00:41 GMT
Detectives with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested a Center man Friday who is accused of forcing a child to smoke synthetic marijuana.According to Sheriff Jason Bridges, his office receivedMore >>
Detectives with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested a Center man Friday who is accused of forcing a child to smoke synthetic marijuana.More >>
Saturday, June 15 2013 11:38 AM EDT2013-06-15 15:38:16 GMT
A suspect of a previous crime has barricaded himself in an apartment, with officers from at least three different law enforcement agencies on the scene.Constable Morris Luker could neither confirm norMore >>
Crockett authorities called off a search around 1 a.m. Saturday of a man who had fled an apartment and gone into the woods.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 9:43 PM EDT2013-06-15 01:43:44 GMT
East Texans sent more than $25,000 worth of supplies to Oklahoma a few days after the ef5 tornado struck the city of Moore. Donations were collected by Shelby County churches and residents in May and nowMore >>
East Texans sent more than $30,000 worth of supplies to Oklahoma a few days after the EF5 tornado struck the city of Moore. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:25:42 GMT
Acting on a tip about a suspected burglar, an investigator with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office followed the man and found dozens of the sort items one would find in a garage or a storage buildingMore >>
Acting on a tip about a suspected burglar, an investigator with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office followed the man and found dozens of the sort items one would find in a garage or a storage building Thursday morning.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-06-14 22:00:40 GMT
The funeral for a Livingston man killed while driving his motorcycle Monday night is set for Saturday.The service for Randy Lee Harrington, 57, will be held at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston at 10More >>
The funeral for a Livingston man killed while driving his motorcycle Monday night is set for Saturday.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-14 21:49:44 GMT
Officers with the Crockett Police Department arrested a 22-year-old man Thursday in connection to an home invasion and assault by four masked men that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of NorthMore >>
Officers with the Crockett Police Department arrested a 22-year-old man Thursday in connection to an home invasion and assault by four masked men that occurred at a residence in the 300 block of North Durett Drive earlier that morning.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-06-14 20:46:05 GMT
We've told you how more counties are turning to jail inmate-operated gardens as a way to save on the grocery bills. On Friday, East Texas news talked directly with Nacogdoches County inmates as they workedMore >>
We've told you how more counties are turning to jail inmate-operated gardens as a way to save on the grocery bills. On Friday, East Texas news talked directly with Nacogdoches County inmates as they worked their garden. As it turns out, something other than vegetables are growing there.
Friday, June 14 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-06-14 17:21:36 GMT
An Angelina County judge sentenced a 28-year-old Lufkin man to five years probation for assaulting his girlfriend over the course of a five-hour period in August 2012. Chris Lee Miller appeared beforeMore >>
An Angelina County judge sentenced a 28-year-old Lufkin man to five years probation for assaulting his girlfriend over the course of a five-hour period in August 2012.More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 9:55 AM EDT2013-06-14 13:55:10 GMT
A Louisiana man died following a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler east of Woodville Thursday afternoon.Jimmie Firman, 45, of Zachary, La., died at 4 p.m. at the scene of the accident, which was onMore >>
A Louisiana man died following a head-on collision with an 18-wheeler east of Woodville Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:55:20 GMT
Lufkin Police are investigating the apparent shooting death of a 60-year-old man on Weaver Avenue Wednesday night.According to the report, officers responded to a report of gunshots in the 700 block ofMore >>
Lufkin Police are investigating the apparent shooting death of a 60-year-old man on Weaver Avenue Wednesday night.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:48:07 GMT
Longtime Nacogdoches High School band director Glynn Wells is taking a new position within the school district. This fall he'll become the newly appointed fine arts director. Wells will still be seen aroundMore >>
Longtime Nacogdoches High School band director Glynn Wells is taking a new position within the school district. This fall, he'll become the newly appointed fine arts director.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:32:03 GMT
Back by popular demand, the Humane Society will host their summer rabies clinic this Saturday, June 15 from 8 to noon. It's a one-stop shop for the community to get their cats and dogs vaccinated. AndMore >>
Back by popular demand, the Humane Society will host their summer rabies clinic this Saturday, June 15 from 8 to noon.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-06-13 22:23:09 GMT
We'd like you to meet Dasher, a 2-year-old mixed breed dog. Dasher is a people-sized dog, pushing 120 pounds but don't let his size fool you. He's a sweet and friendly pooch. Director of the Winnie BerryMore >>
Dasher is a people-sized dog, pushing 120 pounds but don't let his size fool you. He's a sweet and friendly pooch.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-06-13 20:50:00 GMT
A popular North Lufkin spot reopened today after being closed for two years. Jones Pool welcomed swimmers for the first time and the community and city officials couldn't be more pleased. East Texas NewsMore >>
A popular North Lufkin spot reopened today after being closed for two years. Jones Pool welcomed swimmers for the first time and the community and city officials couldn't be more pleased. East Texas News was there for the opening.
Thursday, June 13 2013 3:57 PM EDT2013-06-13 19:57:17 GMT
A judicial district judge in Nacogdoches sentenced a 34-year-old man to 75 years in prison Thursday morning for trying to rob three people at gunpoint on April 10, 2012. Michael Shemond White, of Nacogdoches,More >>
A judicial district judge in Nacogdoches sentenced a 34-year-old man to 75 years in prison Thursday morning for trying to rob three people at gunpoint on April 10, 2012.More >>
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:41 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:41:01 GMT
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested a 25-year-old man Wednesday for aggravated sexual assault of a child for allegedly molesting a 3-year-old girl. Ricardo Sanchez Quiroz, ofMore >>
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested a 25-year-old man Wednesday for aggravated sexual assault of a child for allegedly molesting a 3-year-old girl.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:51:31 GMT
Two years ago, Army SPC Justin Perez-Gorda was thrown from his vehicle in Afghanistan after a bomb went off leaving him disabled and in a wheelchair. But Gorda is about to receive a very special surpriseMore >>
Two years ago, Army SPC Justin Perez-Gorda was thrown from his vehicle in Afghanistan after a bomb went off leaving him disabled and in a wheelchair.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-13 02:50:11 GMT
Learning to smile again is not something Laura Patton achieved overnight. The pain of losing a child will never go away, but she can finally tell the story of her angel. "I was 19 when I found out I wasMore >>
Learning to smile again is not something Laura Patton achieved overnight. The pain of losing a child will never go away, but she can finally tell the story of her angel.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:26:32 GMT
Five-year-old Grady McLemore loves playing with his mom's cellphone and his mother, Tabitha Parker, said his skill of technology allowed him to take action when she was in need."As soon as I walked inMore >>
Five-year-old Grady McLemore loves playing with his mom's cellphone and his mother, Tabitha Parker, said his skill of technology allowed him to take action when she was in need.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-06-12 22:07:00 GMT
Nacogdoches contractors are continuing to invest in Nacogdoches downtown properties. Loft apartments are all the craze. In February we showed you the Nacogdoches Main Theatre Lofts. Today East Texas NewsMore >>
Nacogdoches contractors are continuing to invest in Nacogdoches downtown properties. Loft apartments are all the craze. In February we showed you the Nacogdoches Main Theatre Lofts. Today East Texas News has a sneak the latest second floor renovation, "Nac Town Lofts."
Wednesday, June 12 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-06-12 21:16:13 GMT
Three people have died in a head-on collision south of Lovelady on State Highway 19 Wednesday morning.According to Trooper Michael Hutcherson, the wreck involved a Dodge Neon and Acura Legend, just southMore >>
Three people have died in a head-on collision south of Lovelady on State Highway 19 Wednesday morning.More >>
Wednesday, June 12 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-06-12 16:14:24 GMT
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people. AccordingMore >>
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is refusing to provide money to help rebuild the small Texas town where a deadly fertilizer plant explosion leveled numerous homes and a school, and killed 15 people. AccordingMore >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:16:31 GMT
A Livingston motorcyclist, who appears to have been a Vietnam veteran, died after a driver pulled in front of him on FM 3277 in Polk County Monday night.Randy Lee Herrington, 55, died at 9:15 p.m. on theMore >>
A Livingston motorcyclist, who appears to have been a Vietnam veteran, died after a driver pulled in front of him on FM 3277 in Polk County Monday night.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:12 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:12:13 GMT
Texas Department of Public safety troopers and Texas Rangers are still investigating a case in which a 37-year-old Lufkin allegedly got into an auto accident in Nacogdoches, jumped a guard rail with her 6-year-oldMore >>
Texas Department of Public safety troopers and Texas Rangers are still investigating a case in which a 37-year-old Lufkin woman who allegedly got into an auto accident in Nacogdoches, jumped a guard rail with her 6-year-old daughter, and tried to drown the little girl in a creek Saturday.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:33:45 GMT
It's been a little over two weeks since an East Texas barbecue joint was featured on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible. Chef Robert Irvine tries to save struggling restaurants from the brink of failureMore >>
It's been a little over two weeks since an East Texas barbecue joint was featured on Food Network's Restaurant Impossible.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:32:13 GMT
A mother and her two children managed to escape a fire which gutted a home off of State Highway 103 East Tuesday afternoon.Fuller Springs Fire Chief Bobby Cranford said they are not sure of the cause andMore >>
A mother and her two children managed to escape a fire which gutted a home off of State Highway 103 East Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 11 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-06-11 22:27:40 GMT
Even though lawyers for Stephen F. Austin State University argued that there is not enough evidence for a civil lawsuit filed by former employee Christian Cutler to go to trial, earlier this week, a U.S.More >>
Even though lawyers for Stephen F. Austin State University argued that there is not enough evidence for a civil lawsuit filed by former employee Christian Cutler to go to trial, earlier this week, a U.S. District Judge disagreed and denied their motions to dismiss the case.More >>
Many sectors of the community have been economically hurt for the past several years. With people cutting back on expenses, the restaurant business has had to come up with new ways to bring in customers.More >>
Many sectors of the local economy have been hurt over the last several years. With people cutting back on expenses, the restaurant industry has had to come up with new ways to bring in customers.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-06-11 03:18:11 GMT
A place that has cared for boys dealing with abuse and abandonment has closed. The boys ranch in nacogdoches shut down June 6 and will no longer provide support for youth males in Texas.CopyrightMore >>
A place that has cared for boys dealing with abuse and abandonment has closed. The boys ranch in nacogdoches shut down June 6 and will no longer provide support for youth males in Texas.CopyrightMore >>
Monday, June 10 2013 7:04 PM EDT2013-06-10 23:04:49 GMT
A picture on Facebook and the help of a complete stranger was all it took for an East Texas mother to find her biological son, 22 years after she gave him up for adoption. One week ago Cherie Alvis postedMore >>
A picture on Facebook and the help of a complete stranger was all it took for an East Texas mother to find her biological son, 22 years after she gave him up for adoption.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 6:52 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:52:53 GMT
It happened just yesterday at church. The congregation at First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches voted to drop its longstanding charter sponsorship with the Boy Scouts of America. Vote or not, the pastorMore >>
It happened just yesterday at church. The congregation at First Baptist Church in Nacogdoches voted to drop its longstanding charter sponsorship with the Boy Scouts of America.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-06-10 22:06:18 GMT
Rusk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 24-year-old Mount Enterprise man Monday for first-degree felony murder after he got into an altercation with his brother and shot him. Brian Jerome TownsendMore >>
Rusk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 24-year-old Mount Enterprise man Monday for first-degree felony murder after he got into an altercation with his brother and shot him.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-06-10 20:30:05 GMT
A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety said Monday that the agency is going to charge the 20-year-old Lufkin man involved in the May 28 fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 69 North with criminally negligentMore >>
A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety said Monday that the agency is going to charge the 20-year-old Lufkin man involved in the May 28 fatal wreck on U.S. Highway 69 North with criminally negligent homicide.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 2:31 PM EDT2013-06-10 18:31:03 GMT
A man is being treated for injuries after rolling over in a van and sliding into a ditch inside the Tenaha city limits Monday afternoon.A deputy on the scene said the man was driving on US 84 when he lostMore >>
A man is being treated for injuries after rolling over in a van and sliding into a ditch inside the Tenaha city limits Monday afternoon.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-06-10 16:25:09 GMT
Crime Stoppers of Lufkin wants your help identifying a burglar and recovering stolen property. A building located in the 800 block of Ellen Trout Drive in Lufkin had been burglarized several timesMore >>
Crime Stoppers of Lufkin wants your help identifying a burglar and recovering stolen property.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:53:02 GMT
Officers with the Groveton Police Department are investigating a May 21 incident in which a 1960 International pickup was stolen out of a hay pasture. The International truck was recovered Saturday offMore >>
Officers with the Groveton Police Department are investigating a May 21 incident in which a 1960 International pickup was stolen out of a hay pasture. The International truck was recovered Saturday off Beef Road, which is 5 miles outside of Groveton.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 2:30 AM EDT2013-06-10 06:30:48 GMT
Saturday morning the smell of blueberry pancakes filled the air as residents and visitors filled the streets of Nacogdoches for the 24th Annual Blueberry Festival. From pancakes, to ice cream and lemonadeMore >>
Saturday morning the smell of blueberry pancakes filled the air as residents and visitors filled the streets of Nacogdoches for the 24th Annual Blueberry Festival.More >>
Monday, June 10 2013 2:29 AM EDT2013-06-10 06:29:51 GMT
The small community of Douglass is mourning the loss of their town hub, the Douglass Country Store and Cafe. Owner Billy Cummings says around 3:00 PM Saturday afternoon the kitchen caught fire whileMore >>
The small community of Douglass is mourning the loss of their town hub, the Douglass Country Store and Cafe.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-08 02:50:49 GMT
One of the final pieces of the puzzle has finally been revealed six months after an Alto man was shot and killed by a police officer. KTRE News obtained the police car dash cam video from the night JamesMore >>
One of the final pieces of the puzzle has finally been revealed six months after an Alto man was shot and killed by a police officer.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 4:44 PM EDT2013-06-07 20:44:01 GMT
Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Grapeland woman in connection to a shooting on Friday.According to a press release, deputies responded to a call of a gunshot victim on CountyMore >>
Deputies with the Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested a Grapeland woman in connection to a shooting on Friday.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 3:25 PM EDT2013-06-07 19:25:33 GMT
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested two Houston men for possession of a crystal methamphetamine following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Northwest Loop 224 Friday. Noel Garcia, 19, and Ismal SalasMore >>
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested two Houston men for possession of a crystal methamphetamine following a traffic stop in the 400 block of Northwest Loop 224 Friday.
Friday, June 7 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-06-07 16:07:26 GMT
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested a 54-year-old man for injury to the elderly after he and another man allegedly pushed a 72-year-old man to the ground in a parking lot in the 300 block of N. PecanMore >>
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested a 54-year-old man for injury to the elderly after he and another man allegedly pushed a 72-year-old man to the ground in a parking lot in the 300 block of N. Pecan Street Thursday afternoon.More >>
Friday, June 7 2013 11:04 AM EDT2013-06-07 15:04:40 GMT
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a 34-year-old Lufkin woman on a Diboll Police Department warrant Friday for abandoning or endangering a child. Amanda Mae Harris allegedly used methamphetamineMore >>
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers arrested a 34-year-old Lufkin woman on a Diboll Police Department warrant Friday for abandoning or endangering a child. Amanda Mae Harris allegedly used methamphetamine while her three children were present.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 10:53 PM EDT2013-06-07 02:53:03 GMT
A Nacogdoches church had a very special blessing tonight after members completed its restoration of the original 1847 Sacred Heart Catholic Church.More >>
A Nacogdoches church had a very special blessing tonight after members completed its restoration of the original 1847 Sacred Heart Catholic Church.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:59 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:59:48 GMT
Lightening is believed to have caused a fire at a vacant house in northern Nacogdoches County. Neighbors close to the brick house on County Road 836, south of Farm Road 204, say they saw a flash and heardMore >>
Lightening is believed to have caused a fire at a vacant house in northern Nacogdoches County.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:33:27 GMT
Angelina County emergency crews are working to clear a six-vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 59 South just outside of Lufkin Thursday afternoon. The wreck occurred at approximately 5:30 p.m. ThursdayMore >>
Angelina County emergency crews are working to clear a six-vehicle accident that occurred on U.S. Highway 59 South just outside of Lufkin Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:56:58 GMT
A husband and wife have died in a house fire northwest of Center Thursday morning.Sheriff Willis Blackwell said he did not have many details, but said the fire occurred at a home off of FM 2026.BlackwellMore >>
A husband and wife have died in a house fire northwest of Center Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:49:07 GMT
Storm reports have indicated some wind damage south of Diboll Thursday afternoon.Storm watchers in the area have reported limbs down on US 59 South and wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour between 4:30 p.m.More >>
Storm reports have indicated some wind damage south of Diboll Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-06-06 22:01:36 GMT
A soon-to-be Nacogdoches High School graduate received an early present when his brother, who is a Marine, surprised him at rehearsal Thursday morning.Cpl. William W. Watson took a red-eye flight to TexasMore >>
A soon-to-be Nacogdoches High School graduate received an early present when his brother, who is a Marine, surprised him at rehearsal Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-06-06 21:49:28 GMT
Thursday during lunch hour, cars were wrapped around the south loop Chick-Fil-A, but next week the parking lot will be empty as the restaurant closes for construction. "It will be worth the wait," saidMore >>
Thursday during lunch hour, cars were wrapped around the south loop Chick-Fil-A, but next week the parking lot will be empty as the restaurant closes for construction.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-06-06 20:23:16 GMT
When a man went to drop off a Dodge pickup at a residence in the 300 block of Lufkin's Bartmess Street Thursday afternoon, he and his two passengers received an unpleasant surprise. A large tree fellMore >>
When a man went to drop off a Dodge pickup at a residence in the 300 block of Lufkin's Bartmess Street Thursday afternoon, he and his two passengers received an unpleasant surprise. A large tree fell on the truck, injuring the man's two passengers.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-06-06 19:55:56 GMT
Two out-of-staters have been injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Garrison Thursday afternoon.One of the people in the Buick SUV has been taken by helicopter to a hospital. The other was taken by ambulanceMore >>
Two out-of-staters have been injured in a two-vehicle wreck in Garrison Thursday afternoon.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 2:37 PM EDT2013-06-06 18:37:53 GMT
It took 15 minutes for firefighters from four departments to knock down a blaze which destroyed a barn off of FM 1475 Thursday morning.According to the property owner, Ana Watts, the horses were normallyMore >>
It took 15 minutes for firefighters from four departments to knock down a blaze which destroyed a barn off of FM 1475 Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-06-06 17:17:31 GMT
Nacogdoches Police have arrested a man who reportedly admitted to burning his and his brother's house Wednesday afternoon.According to the police report, the victim said his brother set fire to their residence.More >>
Nacogdoches Police have arrested a man who reportedly admitted to burning his and his brother's house Wednesday afternoon.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-06-06 03:19:51 GMT
For ten years, hundreds of University of Texas students have cycled 4,000 miles each year from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise money, knowledge and hope for cancer research and this year wasMore >>
For ten years, hundreds of University of Texas students have cycled 4,000 miles each year from Austin, Texas to Anchorage, Alaska to raise money, knowledge and hope for cancer research and this year was no different.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-06-06 02:30:10 GMT
Macy Rhodes was unsure if she would walk the halls of Hudson High school ever again. Before graduation, the teenager had to undergo two different brain surgeries. This survivor didn't give up on life despiteMore >>
Before graduation, Macy Rhodes had to undergo two different brain surgeries. This survivor didn't give up on life despite all of her set backs.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 6:18 PM EDT2013-06-05 22:18:53 GMT
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The annual Texas Blueberry Festival press conference beats all pressers. Aside from the food and drink, there's entertainment, blueberry-style, of course.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-06-05 22:17:55 GMT
A former Shelby County deputy has reached a settlement with his former boss, Newton Johnson, in a lawsuit in which he alleged that his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated. In a lawsuit filedMore >>
A former Shelby County deputy has reached a settlement with his former boss, Newton Johnson, in a lawsuit in which he alleged that his First and Fourth Amendment rights were violated.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-06-05 21:30:39 GMT
Firefighters with the Nacogdoches Fire Department battled a suspicious fire at a two-story house in the 1900 block of NE Stallings Drive Wednesday afternoon. In the wake of the fire, the Nacogdoches PoliceMore >>
Firefighters with the Nacogdoches Fire Department battled a suspicious fire at a two-story house in the 1900 block of NE Stallings Drive Wednesday afternoon. In the wake of the fire, the Nacogdoches Police Department is holding two male subjects for questioning.More >>
Wednesday, June 5 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-06-05 20:21:07 GMT
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 34-year-old man and charged him with robbery after he allegedly shouted that he had AIDS and tried to bite a security officer after he was caught shoplifting at Sears TuesdayMore >>
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 34-year-old man and charged him with robbery after he allegedly shouted that he had AIDS and tried to bite a security officer after he was caught shoplifting at Sears Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 9:45 PM EDT2013-06-05 01:45:05 GMT
Officials argue that criminals tend to be repeat offenders, but will taking an arrestee's DNA help reduce crime? "DNA as we know from a lot of trials has proved a lot of people innocent and so it is aMore >>
Monday the Supreme Court ruled officials can now take a DNA swab without needing a warrant.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-06-04 23:23:56 GMT
Two Jasper Police officers were fired Monday after surveillance video showed them using what appears to be excessive force while booking a woman into jail. That woman's attorney says he's glad they wereMore >>
Two Jasper Police officers were fired Monday after surveillance video showed them using what appears to be excessive force while booking a woman into jail. That woman's attorney says he's glad they were fired, but this is just the beginning.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-06-04 23:09:12 GMT
Nacogdoches is rallying around a family after two people died in a house fire on Dorr Creek Street on Sunday. An online fundraiser has already raised more than $16,000 to help raise money for the ShawMore >>
Nacogdoches is rallying around a family after two people died in a house fire on Dorr Creek Street on Sunday.More >>
Every year around this time, we witness some of the top baseball prospects as they are given a chance to play for a major league baseball team. 13 years ago, a former Grapeland senior was given that opportunityMore >>
Every year around this time, we witness some of the top baseball prospects as they are given a chance to play for a major league baseball team.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 4:35 PM EDT2013-06-04 20:35:33 GMT
A Hemphill woman was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail Monday after being arrested for intoxicated assault with a vehicle on Sunday. Authorities say, Laquita Blanton, 41, of Hemphill was at faultMore >>
A Hemphill woman was booked into the Nacogdoches County Jail Monday after being arrested for intoxicated assault with a vehicle on Sunday.More >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 12:52 PM EDT2013-06-04 16:52:37 GMT
A Trinity man was arrested Monday for the alleged assault of a disabled man. According to the Livingston Police Department, Monday officers responded to an assault on 407 Second Street. When officersMore >>
A Trinity man was arrested Monday for the alleged assault of a disabled man.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 11:06 PM EDT2013-06-04 03:06:22 GMT
They're called invisible monsters that are hiding inside our grass and even on our pets, and sometimes we don't even know they are there. East Texas is currently dealing with a bad flea and tick infestation,More >>
They're called invisible monsters that are hiding inside our grass and even on our pets, and sometimes we don't even know they are there.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 7:27 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:27:00 GMT
Following a lengthy discussion with the city's attorney Monday morning, the Jasper City Council voted unanimously to fire two police officers that are accused of using excessive force on a 25-year-old femaleMore >>
Following a lengthy discussion with the city's attorney Monday morning, the Jasper City Council voted unanimously to fire two police officers that are accused of using excessive force on a 25-year-old female suspect that resisted being placed into custody at the jail on May 5.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:16:09 GMT
When the small prayer chapel was first thought of, many people with Grace Baptist Church were split on the matter. "I had people tell me that's the dumbest idea they ever heard of, and I kind of wonderedMore >>
When the small prayer chapel was first thought of, many people with Grace Baptist Church were split on the matter. "I had people tell me that's the dumbest idea they ever heard of, and I kind of wonderedMore >>
Monday, June 3 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-06-03 23:14:13 GMT
A Nacogdoches child care facility is being closely monitored by the Department of Family and Protective Services after the agency uncovered several issues brought to light after a 5-year-old boy was leftMore >>
A Nacogdoches child care facility is being closely monitored by the Department of Family and Protective Services after the agency uncovered several issues brought to light after a 5-year-old boy was left locked on a bus for at least two hours back in April.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-03 22:30:30 GMT
Most people rely on Internet and Wi-Fi connections every day. When you don't have it, you're inconvenienced. Just ask the businesses and residents of San Augustine County. The county's leadership is workingMore >>
Most people rely on Internet and Wi-Fi connections every day. When you don't have it, you're inconvenienced. Just ask the businesses and residents of San Augustine County. The county's leadership is working to end the hit and miss connection with the rest of the world.More >>
Monday, June 3 2013 3:33 AM EDT2013-06-03 07:33:51 GMT
The Texas Department of Public Safety is on the scene of a fatality in northern Nacogdoches County. DPS communications say details are limited at this time as Troopers have not called in with detailsMore >>
Two men were pronounced dead at the scene of a one-vehicle accident Sunday evening in northern Nacogdoches County.More >>
Sunday, June 2 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-06-03 00:06:50 GMT
The drivers of two vehicles are both being treated at a Nacogdoches hospital after a two vehicle accident on Highway 103 East near Etoile in Nacogdoches County. Department of Public Safety Trooper GaryMore >>
The drivers of two vehicles are both being treated at a Nacogdoches hospital after a two vehicle accident on Highway 103 East near Etoile in Nacogdoches County.More >>
Sunday, June 2 2013 8:05 PM EDT2013-06-03 00:05:52 GMT
Released by the Nacogdoches Police Department:(Nacogdoches TX) A Nacogdoches woman and her grandson died this morning in a house fire on Door Creek Street in Nacogdoches. The Nacogdoches Fire DepartmentMore >>
Investigators are sifting through what's left of a home in Nacogdoches after an early morning fire claimed the lives of a grandmother and her 4-year-old grandson.More >>
Sunday, June 2 2013 5:43 PM EDT2013-06-02 21:43:16 GMT
The Department of Public Safety says a man was killed and a woman was injured in a one vehicle accident in Shelby County Saturday evening. The accident report says Arlondine Shaw, 44, of Center was drivingMore >>
The Department of Public Safety says a man was killed and a woman was injured in a one vehicle accident in Shelby County Saturday evening.More >>
Released by the Lufkin Police Department:The Lufkin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety have issued a "Silver Alert" for Arthur Henry Foster of Lufkin. Mr. Foster is a 79 yearMore >>
The Lufkin Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety have issued a "Silver Alert" for Arthur Henry Foster of Lufkin.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 3:09 PM EDT2013-06-01 19:09:22 GMT
A Nacogdoches man is in custody after an attempted robbery at Brookshire Brothers Friday night. According to the police report, Danny Lee Davison, 30, picked up items in the store and stuffed them inMore >>
A Nacogdoches man is in custody after an attempted robbery at Brookshire Brothers Friday night.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 2:12 PM EDT2013-06-01 18:12:47 GMT
A Centerville woman is dead following a two vehicle accident on Highway 7 Friday night. According to the DPS report, 75-year-old ,Wanda Laney Barnes was driving 2005 Ford four door eastbound on HighwayMore >>
A Centerville woman is dead following a two vehicle accident on Highway 7 Friday night.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 1:18 PM EDT2013-06-01 17:18:53 GMT
Students have cleared out of school for summer but library officials are hoping to encourage them to continue reading while on their break. "A part of the library our goal is to foster literacy in theMore >>
Saturday the Kurth Memorial Library hosted their summer reading kick-off and officials says during summer the library is the place to be.More >>
Saturday, June 1 2013 1:06 PM EDT2013-06-01 17:06:35 GMT
Saturday morning women from across Lufkin learned a few self defense skills for a good cause. The North Lufkin Hope Center hosted their first women's self defense fundraiser to raise money for the center'sMore >>
Saturday morning women from across Lufkin learned a few self defense skills for a good cause.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-06-01 01:31:05 GMT
The halls of Central Elementary have emptied out for the summer but the love of students has filled the home of one 4th grade math teacher. "She believes in touching the heart of the children before sheMore >>
In order to help Procell and her family with medical expenses, parents and students from the past and present are hosting a softball tournament in her honor.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-31 22:42:52 GMT
One of three suspects accused of failing at trying to burn down a Lufkin laundromat and who also threatened to stab a jailer with a pencil is on his way to the state prison system's boot camp after pleadingMore >>
One of three suspects accused of failing at trying to burn down a Lufkin laundromat and who also threatened to stab a jailer with a pencil is on his way to the state prison system's boot camp after pleadingMore >>
Friday, May 31 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:54:31 GMT
A Zavalla man and his cat made it out of his house unharmed, but he lost everything else in a fire started after he fell asleep while cooking potatoes Thursday night.Roy Stanley said he had been livingMore >>
A Zavalla man and his cat made it out of his house unharmed, but he lost everything else in a fire started after he fell asleep while cooking potatoes Thursday night.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:49:07 GMT
Over noisy shopping carts and beeping cash registers Gwen Choate greets customers as they come into the Nacogdoches North Street Krogers. " I never thought I would be doing this in a Kroger Store," theMore >>
Some people use age as an excuse to 'slow down'. Then there's Gwen Choate. The Nacogdoches author is 90 years old. The former magazine editor's creativity is stronger than ever. We caught up with her during a marketing event, at a grocery store of all places.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-05-31 21:38:25 GMT
A Nacogdoches woman is going to jail for nine months after pleading guilty to driving her daughter while she was high on prescription pills in February 2012.Susan Renee Smallwood, 47, pleaded guilty toMore >>
A Nacogdoches woman is going to jail for nine months after pleading guilty to driving her daughter while she was high on prescription pills in February 2012.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-31 20:55:11 GMT
A doctor who worked in both Lufkin hospitals in the 1970s has been accused by a whistleblower group of illegal abortions.Lt. Governor David Dewhurst stated on his website that the Harris County DistrictMore >>
A doctor who worked in both Lufkin hospitals in the 1970s has been accused by a whistleblower group of illegal abortions.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 3:46 PM EDT2013-05-31 19:46:58 GMT
A judge has granted shock probation for a Lufkin woman who had been serving time in prison for stealing $87 worth of cosmetics and pushing store employees out of her way at a Dollar General store in December.RossMore >>
A judge has granted shock probation for a Lufkin woman who had been serving time in prison for stealing $87 worth of cosmetics and pushing store employees out of her way at a Dollar General store in December.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 3:41 PM EDT2013-05-31 19:41:27 GMT
Emergency officials are on the scene of a rollover wreck, which has shut down one lane of southbound traffic on US 59 South in Nacogdoches County.Traffic is diverted to the outside lane, but it appearsMore >>
A man may feel lucky to be alive after getting ejected from his car and landing on his head on the road after he lost control while texting and driving, according to a witness.More >>
Friday, May 31 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-05-31 15:01:30 GMT
From Nacogdoches ISDNACOGDOCHES, TX - A Nacogdoches elementary school's quest for a world record was officially completed Friday when officials with Guinness notified a teacher of the success.TJR fourthMore >>
A Nacogdoches elementary school's quest for a world record was officially completed Friday when officials with Guinness notified a teacher of the success.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-31 02:13:37 GMT
Thursday afternoon students spent their time in the North Lufkin Hope Center gymnasium for an after school program. This is just one of many ways the center works to help the local community "I neverMore >>
Saturday morning the center will host a women's self defense class to raise money for the center.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-30 22:16:09 GMT
A multiple-vehicle wreck involving at least one death has emergency responders blocking traffic on US 69 South near the intersection of FM 844 Thursday morning.According to DPS spokesman David Hendry,More >>
A multiple-vehicle wreck involving a man's death has emergency responders blocking traffic on US 69 South near the intersection of FM 844 Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:49 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:49:18 GMT
She's a 3-year-old Saint Bernard/Mastiff mix. Meet Sadie. Nacogdoches Animal Shelter Director, Jamie Shelton has been fostering Sadie for the past 9 months and says she's an awesome dog. "She's not realMore >>
She's a 3-year-old Saint Bernard/Mastiff mix. Meet Sadie. More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:45:24 GMT
A Houston County grand jury has indicted a Kennard woman accused of taking her two grandchildren during a custody dispute in March.Bonnie Miller, 48, is charged with two counts of interfering with childMore >>
A Houston County grand jury has indicted a Kennard woman accused of taking her two grandchildren during a custody dispute in March.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-30 21:23:27 GMT
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 20-year-old woman on a felony charge of arson Wednesday after she allegedly violated a criminal trespass warning and set a car owned by her baby's father on fire. GlendaMore >>
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 20-year-old woman on a felony charge of arson Wednesday after she allegedly violated a criminal trespass warning and set a car owned by her baby's father on fire.
Thursday, May 30 2013 4:51 PM EDT2013-05-30 20:51:27 GMT
A Lufkin mom got a surprise of a lifetime Thursday.Sandra King has been suffering from sickle cell anemia for the past 20 years and only had one wish, to see her daughter, Treazuria Spears, graduate fromMore >>
A Lufkin mom got a surprise of a lifetime Thursday.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-30 19:20:28 GMT
A visiting judge is hearing the testimony connected to a Lufkin man accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl on at least two occasions in April 2011.Donald Miller Ball, 38, pleaded guilty in March to aMore >>
A visiting judge is hearing the testimony connected to a Lufkin man accused of molesting a 10-year-old girl on at least two occasions in April 2011.More >>
Thursday, May 30 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-30 16:53:31 GMT
3A softball semifinalHudson 1, Burkburnett 0, middle of 1stMore >>
On the strength of a 5-run inning, the Hudson Lady Hornets came from behind to beat the Burkburnett Lady Bulldogs, 9-5, to advance to the next round of the 3A softball playoffs.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:40 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:40:17 GMT
Wednesday family and friends remembered 18-year-old Leah McDonald, a young woman killed Tuesday in a wreck at the FM 2021 intersection on Highway 69. "She knew how to make you smile no matter what sheMore >>
Wednesday family and friends remembered 18-year-old Leah McDonald, a young woman killed Tuesday in a wreck at the FM 2021 intersection on Highway 69.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 10:38 PM EDT2013-05-30 02:38:42 GMT
Trinity County authorities believe three 13-year-old boys are responsible for the Memorial Day weekend vandalism spree that left 135 head stones damaged. Trinity Police Chief Steve Jones said his officersMore >>
Trinity County authorities believe three 13-year-old boys are responsible for the Memorial Day weekend vandalism spree that left 135 head stones damaged.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-29 22:40:24 GMT
Almost every school district in East Texas offers an alcohol-drug free environment for graduating high school students. The party is funded through community support, and making budget goals is a challengeMore >>
Almost every school district in East Texas offers an alcohol-drug free environment for graduating high school students. The party is funded through community support, and making budget goals is a challenge for the classes of 2013.
Wednesday, May 29 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-29 21:16:51 GMT
An Angelina County grand jury handed down felony indictments for three of the four suspects who allegedly broke into the R&R Washateria on Jan. 12 and tried to set it on fire. The Angelina County DistrictMore >>
An Angelina County grand jury handed down felony indictments for three of the four suspects who allegedly broke into the R&R Washateria on Jan. 12 and tried to set it on fire.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 11:14 AM EDT2013-05-29 15:14:20 GMT
A driver involved in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday which claimed the life of a Diboll woman is listed in fair condition in intensive care at a Tyler hospital.Nolan Ryan Ellingburg, 20, was driving a ToyotaMore >>
A driver involved in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday which claimed the life of a Diboll woman is listed in fair condition in intensive care at a Tyler hospital.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 4:34 AM EDT2013-05-29 08:34:41 GMT
Emergency responders are at the scene of a three-vehicle wreck on US 69 North which has shut down both southbound lanes.The wreck occurred at the intersection of FM 2021.Specific information on injuriesMore >>
DPS has confirmed one person has died in a two-vehicle wreck on US 69 North, at the intersection of FM 2021.More >>
Wednesday, May 29 2013 4:32 AM EDT2013-05-29 08:32:35 GMT
The 500 acre piece of property in Houston County doesn't look like much, but to Camp Director Mikey Osborne, the piece of land is much more. "We've already hosted leadership conferences, women's retreats,More >>
The 500 acre piece of property in Houston County doesn't look like much, but to Camp Director Mikey Osborne, the piece of land is much more. "We've already hosted leadership conferences, women's retreats,More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-29 03:22:20 GMT
A former Nacogdoches County commissioner and his wife will be in custody for the next 10 months following a federal judge's sentencing Tuesday afternoon.Reggie Cotton and Deborah Cotton will spend fiveMore >>
A former Nacogdoches County commissioner and his wife will be in custody for 10 months following a federal judge's sentencing Tuesday afternoon.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-29 03:18:26 GMT
Center's beloved official town historian, Mattie Dellinger, died Tuesday morning at her residence. Services for Dellinger, 101, are pending at the Mangum Funeral Home in Center. In 2008, Dellinger was honoredMore >>
Center's beloved official town historian, Mattie Dellinger, died Tuesday morning at her residence. Services for Dellinger, 101, are pending at the Mangum Funeral Home in Center.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 7:44 PM EDT2013-05-28 23:44:04 GMT
The school year is coming to a close and so is Bowman's time with Corrigan-Camden ISD."My job is not boring," Bowman said. "I get to do many different things. Being a school teacher, being an administratorMore >>
The school year is coming to a close and so is Bowman's time with Corrigan-Camden ISD.More >>
A Newton man who stole purses from two women coming out of a Lufkin restaurant in December pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday.Trent Dion Land, 21, accepted a 15-year prison sentence in District JudgeMore >>
A Newton man who stole purses from two women coming out of a Lufkin restaurant in December pleaded guilty to the crime Tuesday.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 1:20 PM EDT2013-05-28 17:20:25 GMT
A U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer arrested a 36-year-old Lufkin man Monday on an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury warrant in connection to an incident in which the man allegedlyMore >>
A U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer arrested a 36-year-old Lufkin man Monday on an aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury warrant in connection to an incident in which the man allegedly grabbed the steering wheel of his girlfriend's vehicle and cause it to wreck on FM 3150.More >>
Tuesday, May 28 2013 11:28 AM EDT2013-05-28 15:28:14 GMT
Nacogdoches Police officers are looking for a man who allegedly kicked in the front door of a residence in the 2200 block of Lola Street and allegedly stole cash from the resident after he assaulted herMore >>
Nacogdoches Police officers are looking for a man who allegedly kicked in the front door of a residence in the 2200 block of Lola Street and allegedly stole cash from the resident after he assaulted her and threatened her with a hammer Tuesday morning.
Monday, May 27 2013 11:25 PM EDT2013-05-28 03:25:12 GMT
The memory of explosions and airplanes falling out of the sky is still very vivid for two East Texas men. Despite never meeting each other, both men have lived similar lives in the skies. "I had a lotMore >>
The memory of explosions and airplanes falling out of the sky is still very vivid for two East Texas men. Despite never meeting each other, both men have lived similar lives in the skies.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-27 23:01:37 GMT
While many people spent their Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many others felt obligated to honor those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. at a memorial service at Lufkin'sMore >>
While many people spent their Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many others felt obligated to honor those men and women who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. at a memorial service at Lufkin's Garden of Memories Memorial Park Monday.
Monday, May 27 2013 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-27 21:16:16 GMT
At this morning's Memorial Day observance in Nacogdoches were a young woman leaving soon for boot camp at the U.S. Naval Academy and an elderly U.S. Navy veteran. The Nacogdoches County residents had neverMore >>
At this morning's Memorial Day observance in Nacogdoches were a young woman leaving soon for boot camp at the U.S. Naval Academy and an elderly U.S. Navy veteran. The Nacogdoches County residents had never met, so East Texas News introduced them to each other.
Monday, May 27 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-27 20:57:36 GMT
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 38-year-old man for sexual assault and burglary after he allegedly kicked down the door to an apartment in the 2300 block of N. Raguet and sexually assaulted a female acquaintanceMore >>
Lufkin Police officers arrested a 38-year-old man for sexual assault and burglary after he allegedly kicked down the door to an apartment in the 2300 block of N. Raguet and sexually assaulted a female acquaintance Sunday morning.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 4:16 PM EDT2013-05-27 20:16:55 GMT
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It's one of the hardest collegiate dance teams to make in Texas, and one Lufkin High School graduate is making it look easy. The 18-year-old was recently picked out of nearly 100 girls for a spot on theMore >>
It's one of the hardest collegiate dance teams to make in Texas, and one Lufkin High School graduate is making it look easy. The 18-year-old was recently picked out of nearly 100 girls for a spot on the University of Texas' Pom Squad.
Monday, May 27 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-27 19:31:15 GMT
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 30-year-old man after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's residence, threatened her with a knife, and tried to sic a pit bull dog on herMore >>
Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a 30-year-old man after he allegedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's residence, threatened her with a knife, and tried to sic a pit bull dog on her Sunday morning.More >>
Monday, May 27 2013 11:29 AM EDT2013-05-27 15:29:33 GMT
Memorial Day is considered the official start to summer and one Lufkin business is hoping they can offer a safe place of fun for kids of all ages. If you tell Natasha Heath that the comic book industryMore >>
Memorial Day is considered the official start to summer and one Lufkin business is hoping they can offer a safe place of fun for kids of all ages. If you tell Natasha Heath that the comic book industryMore >>
The Trinity County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating vandalism's at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Trinity. Sheriff Woody Wallace says the damage happened Friday night after 6pm and continued untilMore >>
The Trinity County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating vandalism's at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Trinity.More >>
Sunday, May 26 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-26 22:39:53 GMT
A Memorial weekend vandalism spree left more than 100 headstones damaged and many families wondering why someone would do such a thing especially on a weekend like this. One after another, families droppedMore >>
A Memorial weekend vandalism spree left more than 100 headstones damaged and many families wondering why someone would do such a thing especially on a weekend like this.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 2:19 PM EDT2013-05-25 18:19:02 GMT
A Lufkin man was arrested after running from police Saturday night. According to the police report, Edmond Fowler was reported trespassing at a residence on the 400 block of Birch St. in Lufkin. TheMore >>
A Lufkin man was arrested after running from police Saturday night.More >>
Saturday, May 25 2013 12:25 PM EDT2013-05-25 16:25:02 GMT
Saturday the Garden of Memories was filled with veterans and members of the community paying tribute to our country's heroes. "If it wasn't for our fallen comrades we wouldn't be free today," said JudyMore >>
Saturday the Garden of Memories was filled with veterans and members of the community paying tribute to our country's heroes.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 10:44 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:44:23 GMT
Stephanie Olford spent Friday afternoon organizing one of the pantries at the North Lufkin Hope Center. "We don't want to leave nobody out of food of any kind and turn nobody away," said Stephanie Olford. EveryMore >>
Every first Tuesday and Thursday the Hope Center passes out groceries to low income families.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:47:43 GMT
A Tennessee woman died Thursday afternoon, 17 days after a three-vehicle accident involving a FedEx truck.Jo Ann Jacobson, 75, of Savannah, Tenn., died at 1:30 p.m. at Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital.Jacobson'sMore >>
A Tennessee woman died Thursday afternoon, 17 days after a three-vehicle accident involving a FedEx truck.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:33:37 GMT
Authorities in Houston County are searching Salmon Lake in Grapeland for a 20-year-old man who is believed to have drowned Friday afternoon.Houston County Sheriff's Office deputies and Grapeland PoliceMore >>
An Orange man died after drowning in a Grapeland lake Friday afternoon.More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 6:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:39:34 GMT
Blogs, Pinterest, salvage yards, and decorating magazines are just some of the places where you learn "vintage" is in. East Texas News met an Alto couple who believes the trend is much more than a passingMore >>
Blogs, Pinterest, salvage yards, and decorating magazines are just some of the places where you learn "vintage" is in. East Texas News met an Alto couple who believes the trend is much more than a passing craze Friday. The couple, which owns a company called "Living Vintage," was working in a Jacksonville home that is more than 100 years old.
Friday, May 24 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 20:48:53 GMT
It's been not even a week since tornadoes hit Moore, Okla. and there has already been an outpouring of support from East Texans. Huntington Intermediate can be added to that list with the gift of encouragement. "They'veMore >>
It's been not even a week since tornadoes hit Moore, Okla. and there has already been an outpouring of support from East Texans. Huntington Intermediate can be added to that list with the gift of encouragement. "They'veMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:43:20 GMT
A group of "several black males" allegedly attacked two brothers and their friend as they were walking in the 300 block of Hunter's Creek on May 1 after they approached the three men and offered to sellMore >>
A group of "several black males" allegedly attacked two brothers and their friend as they were walking in the 300 block of Hunter's Creek on May 1 after they approached the three men and offered to sell them marijuana. More >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:21:44 GMT
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested two Nacogdoches parents after a driver on State Highway 21 West reported seeing two children, aged 2 and 4, playing on the shoulder of theMore >>
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested two Nacogdoches parents after a driver on State Highway 21 West reported seeing two children, aged 2 and 4, playing on the shoulder of the road Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:28:31 GMT
A district judge signed Thursday an order giving control of Aspen Power to its investors.The move is the latest in an effort to foreclose on the company, which was run by Danny Vines.The U.S. Bank andMore >>
A district judge signed Thursday an order giving control of Aspen Power to its investors.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:25:46 GMT
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 59, south of Diboll.The accident happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Diboll Police and the Department of Public Safety responded to scene.According to DPSMore >>
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 59, south of Diboll.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:24:38 GMT
DPS has released an official report in connection to the death of a Lufkin man who was hit and killed after getting hit by a vehicle while walking on US 59 in the Diboll area Wednesday night.AccordingMore >>
DPS has released an official report in connection to the death of a Lufkin man who was hit and killed after getting hit by a vehicle while walking on US 59 in the Diboll area Wednesday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:38:25 GMT
She's soft, sweet and deserving of a loving home. This is Molly. She's a 2-year-old black and white Border Collie. She's got a great personality that will fit in with any family. Director of the WinnieMore >>
She's soft, sweet and deserving of a loving home.
This is Molly. She's a 2-year-old black and white Border Collie.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:09:31 GMT
The Nacogdoches Restaurant and Bar Association says it's high time a Prohibition-era ordinance is off the books in the oldest town in Texas. Members and a whole lot of patrons want to eliminate the needMore >>
The Nacogdoches Restaurant and Bar Association says it's high time a Prohibition-era ordinance is off the books in the oldest town in Texas. Members and a whole lot of patrons want to eliminate the need for customers to join a club before having a drink at restaurants or bars.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:30:08 GMT
23-year-old Amanda Poole once owned Grace Boutique in Nacogdoches. Now she and her husband of six months, Chris, have 12 children after opening an orphanage in Africa. "If you want to change a countryMore >>
The couple partnered with Relationships for Christ Ministries, to start Project Samuel in Zambia. More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 3:47 PM EDT2013-05-23 19:47:31 GMT
During a motion hearing Thursday, Judge Campbell Cox denied a request to lower the bail for the former Nacogdoches Independent School District substitute teacher who was indicted on five felony chargesMore >>
During a motion hearing Thursday, Judge Campbell Cox denied a request to lower the bail for the former Nacogdoches Independent School District substitute teacher who was indicted on five felony charges in connection to his alleged sexual misconduct with NISD high school students.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:52 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:52:35 GMT
The oldest excuse in the book did not work for a Nacogdoches woman behind on her child support Wednesday, according to Nacogdoches County authorities.According to the report, a deputy arrived on the 11,000More >>
The oldest excuse in the book did not work for a Nacogdoches woman behind on her child support Wednesday, according to Nacogdoches County authorities.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:04 AM EDT2013-05-23 05:04:21 GMT
A Huntington couple lost their cars, jobs, and children after a 10 year drug addiction. They are now thankful for the drug free life they are living. Jason and Donna Holtzclaw have survived their backMore >>
A Huntington couple lost their cars, jobs, and children after a 10 year drug addiction. They are now thankful for the drug free life they are living. More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:55:10 GMT
A Jacksonville resident and a group of volunteers worked through the night Monday and all day Tuesday to organize a local donation site so East Texans would have a place to show their support and helpMore >>
A Jacksonville resident and a group of volunteers worked through the night Monday and all day Tuesday to organize a local donation site so East Texans would have a place to show their support and help those affected in Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:33:42 GMT
A Lufkin woman was struck and killed by lightning during last night's storms.Around 10:30 p.m., a 32-year-old I-HOP employee was standing in the parking lot holding an umbrella when lightning struck her,More >>
A Lufkin woman was struck and killed by lightning during last night's storms.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:47:34 GMT
People want to find some way to help each time there's a disaster. East Texas News found several different ongoing efforts in Nacogdoches to help the people of Moore, Oklahoma. The Drewery Disaster RecoveryMore >>
People want to find some way to help each time there's a disaster. East Texas News found several different ongoing efforts in Nacogdoches to help the people of Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:50 GMT
Trinity Police officers arrested two men for burglary of a habitation Tuesday after they allegedly made a deal to buy marijuana from an unidentified man and wound up breaking into his house when they realizedMore >>
Trinity Police officers arrested two men for burglary of a habitation Tuesday after they allegedly made a deal to buy marijuana from an unidentified man and wound up breaking into his house when they realized he wasn't there Friday.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:03:47 GMT
Livingston Police officers arrested a 25-year-old woman for child endangerment after her two small children were found playing near a roadway Friday. Alice Elizabeth Kowis, of Livingston, was arrestedMore >>
Livingston Police officers arrested a 25-year-old woman for child endangerment after her two small children were found playing near a roadway Friday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:43:46 GMT
As of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Deep East Texas area has suffered little damage in an evening storm.The Nacogdoches Fire Department has reported trees down on US 59, just south of the loop.Rumors of a tornadoMore >>
As of 8:15 p.m. Tuesday, the Deep East Texas area has suffered little damage in an evening storm.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:07:16 GMT
The stars were lined up over two Nacogdoches participants in the Lighten Up East Texas challenge. They each won major prizes in the six-month regional weight loss program. One is driving a new a car, anotherMore >>
The stars were lined up over two Nacogdoches participants in the Lighten Up East Texas challenge.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:48:48 GMT
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollarsMore >>
An investigation into several burglaries in the Woden and Melrose communities has led deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office to three arrests and a seizure of drugs, several thousand dollars worth of tools, counterfeit cash and fake Social Security cards.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:19 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:19:47 GMT
Shortly after the closing arguments in day two of the trial for the 21-year-old Garrison man accused of robbing a Nacogdoches barber back in July 2012, a jury found Timothy Blanton guilty of aggravatedMore >>
Shortly after the closing arguments in day two of the trial for the 21-year-old Garrison man accused of robbing a Nacogdoches barber back in July 2012, a jury found Timothy Blanton guilty of aggravated robbery.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:47:19 GMT
Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office arrested the man nicknamed the "Squatter on the Square" after the individual was caught in the act of defecating on the grounds of the historic county courthouseMore >>
Deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office arrested the man nicknamed the "Squatter on the Square" after the individual was caught in the act of defecating on the grounds of the historic county courthouse in Center Saturday.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:36:08 GMT
After further investigation of the October 12, 2012 shooting death of a16-year-old Livingston boy by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers, the husband of the woman originally accusedMore >>
After further investigation of the October 12, 2012 shooting death of a16-year-old Livingston boy by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Rangers, the husband of the woman originally accused of the crime was arrested Monday and charged with murder.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:07:13 GMT
Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying two suspected car burglars caught on surveillance.According to a press release, a car was burglarized on April 12 at an apartment complex in Nacogdoches.More >>
Nacogdoches Crime Stoppers is seeking help identifying two suspected car burglars caught on surveillance.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:00:26 GMT
Deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office booked a 21-year-old Lufkin man into the jail on a charge of criminally negligent homicide after he turned himself in connection to a March 29 fatal accidentMore >>
Deputies with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office booked a 21-year-old Lufkin man into the jail on a charge of criminally negligent homicide after he turned himself in connection to a March 29 fatal accident on U.S. Highway 69 North that claimed the life of a 3-year-old boy.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:21:54 GMT
The severe weather that has been pounding the southern Plain states over the past few days will be slowly shifting southward as we head through the mid-week time frame. That means areas in East and NortheastMore >>
The severe weather threat and storm track will shift southward as we head through the afternoon and evening hours. More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 10:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:54:39 GMT
An online curriculum system used by more than 800 school districts in Texas will no longer exist come august 31. As of this morning, teachers who use c-scope were notified that next school year theyMore >>
An online curriculum system used by more than 800 school districts in Texas may no longer exist come August 31. As of Monday morning, teachers who use CSCOPE were notified that next school year they will no longer be able to use the developed lesson plans.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 9:39 PM EDT2013-05-21 01:39:35 GMT
She knows every crevice of Brandon Elementary by heart and she has walked the halls of her school every day for 31 years, making sure everything is where it should be. Thomas was there to open the doorsMore >>
She knows every crevice of Brandon Elementary by heart and she has walked the halls of her school every day for 31 years, making sure everything is where it should be.More >>
More than 250 golfers tee-ed off for charity at the 14th annual Brookshire Brothers golf tournament at Crown Colony Country Club today. Vendors from across the country spent their Monday golfing and networkingMore >>
More than 250 golfers tee-ed off for charity at the 14th annual Brookshire Brothers golf tournament at Crown Colony Country Club today.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:05:03 GMT
Back in March, Food Network's, Restaurant Impossible took over Bryan's Smokehouse on Timberland, in Lufkin. This Sunday, the much anticipated episode will air on the Food Network at 9PM Central/10 PM Eastern.More >>
Back in March, Food Network's, Restaurant Impossible took over Bryan's Smokehouse on Timberland, in Lufkin.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:30:14 GMT
Lufkin DPS and the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office are on the scene of a two vehicle crash, where a car was forced into a house. The accident happened sometime before 6 a.m. on Highway 59 southwestMore >>
A Tennessee woman died and two others are injured following a two-vehicle accident just south of Garrison Monday morning.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-20 19:44:47 GMT
Lufkin Police officers on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man who has been in and out of jail for various charges, including theft, burglary of a habitation, and criminal trespass, for again violating theMore >>
Lufkin Police officers on Friday arrested a 25-year-old man who has been in and out of jail for various charges, including theft, burglary of a habitation, and criminal trespass, for again violating the conditions of his probation.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 2:15 PM EDT2013-05-20 18:15:49 GMT
The trial of Timothy Blanton began Monday morning with the questioning of Chester Pleasant. Blanton is accused of robbing Pleasant at his Nacogdoches Barber shop back in July. During the robbery it isMore >>
The trial of Timothy Blanton began Monday morning with the questioning of Chester Pleasant. Blanton is accused of robbing Pleasant at his Nacogdoches Barber shop back in July. During the robbery it isMore >>
Monday, May 20 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:06:47 GMT
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested a 70-year-old Etoile woman for felony intoxicated assault after she allegedly turned in front of two motorcycle riders on Southeast Stallings Drive Sunday evening. According toMore >>
Nacogdoches Police officers arrested a 70-year-old Etoile woman for felony intoxicated assault after she allegedly turned in front of two motorcycle riders on Southeast Stallings Drive Sunday evening.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 10:30 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:30:07 GMT
Friends, family and co-workers gathered at the Lufkin Civic Center Sunday to wish Lufkin ISD superintendent, Roy Knight a happy retirement. Knight has been an educator with Lufkin ISD for 21 years servingMore >>
Friends, family and co-workers gathered at the Lufkin Civic Center Sunday to wish Lufkin ISD superintendent, Roy Knight a happy retirement. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 7:18 PM EDT2013-05-19 23:18:56 GMT
Angelina County dogs put their best paws forward Sunday vying for top dog status and barking rights at the first ever, Winnie Berry Dog Show. Big and small, the Humane Society dog show called for themMore >>
Angelina County dogs put their best paws forward Sunday vying for top dog status and barking rights at the first ever, Winnie Berry Dog Show. More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:56 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:56:47 GMT
The Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office was called out to the Ponderosa area Sunday morning around 2:30 AM to a party where an intoxicated Francisco Rivera had assaulted a party-goer.Police say 26-year-old RiveraMore >>
The Nacogdoches Sheriff's Office was called out to the Ponderosa area Sunday morning around 2:30 AM to a party where an intoxicated Francisco Rivera had assaulted a party-goer.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:17:28 GMT
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning. Pastor of Kingdom Dominion Worship Center, Kelvin Wade says received a call from policeMore >>
Saturday afternoon crews were working to patch up a Nacogdoches church after a truck drove inside Saturday morning.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:02 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:02:54 GMT
Saturday the Lufkin community took time out to honor veterans and celebrate family. The 2nd Annual Veteran Family Day was hosted in honor of Armed Services Day. Along with games a bounce house and faceMore >>
Saturday the Lufkin community took time out to honor veterans and celebrate family.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:36 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:36:55 GMT
A Nacogdoches man was arrested after allegedly damaging the inside of a business Friday. According to the report, officers received a call that Dameion Jakeith Hall, 31, was damaging display cases insideMore >>
A Nacogdoches man was arrested after allegedly damaging the inside of a business Friday.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:45:51 GMT
Firefighters with the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department battled a blaze at KC's I Love This Bar and Grill on FM 356 Thursday evening. No one was injured in the fire. "The fire done a lot of damage inside,"More >>
Firefighters with the Trinity Volunteer Fire Department battled a blaze at KC's I Love This Bar and Grill on FM 356 Thursday evening. No one was injured in the fire.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:00:45 GMT
After seeing the original story on KTRE about Parson Blue, the Whataburger in Jasper decided to help.Parson Blue Herrington's condition took a downward spiral in October at the young age of 3-months-old.More >>
After seeing the original story on KTRE about Parson Blue, the Whataburger in Jasper decided to help.Parson Blue Herrington's condition took a downward spiral in October at the young age of 3-months-old.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:00:07 GMT
When you think of food and Texas, many people think of some good BBQ. With summer almost here, a new list of the top 50 BBQ joints in the state has been released by "Texas Monthly." East Texas News traveledMore >>
When you think of food and Texas, many people think of some good BBQ. With summer almost here, a new list of the top 50 BBQ joints in the state has been released by "Texas Monthly." East Texas News traveled to two of the places from the list that located here in Deep East Texas, just to see how good they really are.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:11:29 GMT
An Atlanta filmmaker is hoping to show the world what Panther Nation experienced for several years though a documentary about the late Panther football coach, John Outlaw."This film is for all the childrenMore >>
An Atlanta filmmaker is hoping to show the world what Panther Nation experienced for several years though a documentary about the late Panther football coach, John Outlaw.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:05:05 GMT
A Huntington Intermediate student who was born with cerebral palsy enjoyed a day full of field events this morning at Huntington High School. He eagerly ran the track during a mile relay event and whatMore >>
A Huntington Intermediate student who was born with cerebral palsy enjoyed a day full of field events this morning at Huntington High School. He eagerly ran the track during a mile relay event and what happened next was a spontaneous gesture that will never be forgotten.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:01 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:01:36 GMT
A 52-year-old Wells man allegedly fondled a woman after she returned to her car from visiting a friend at Woodland Heights Medical Center Friday morning. Gilbert Dean Rash was booked into the AngelinaMore >>
A 52-year-old Wells man allegedly fondled a woman after she returned to her car from visiting a friend at Woodland Heights Medical Center Friday morning.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:56:29 GMT
Authorities with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Huntington man accused of burning the hand of the four-year-old daughter of his girlfriend.Bryan Craig Ybarguen, 34, is charged withMore >>
Authorities with the Angelina County Sheriff's Office have arrested a Huntington man accused of burning the hand of the four-year-old daughter of his girlfriend.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:34 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:34:27 GMT
A Huntington woman pleaded guilty to putting meth in her coffee shortly before she gave birth to her child, accepting a five-year probation sentence.Amanda McAdams, 26, pleaded guilty to endangering aMore >>
A Huntington woman pleaded guilty to putting meth in her coffee shortly before she gave birth to her child, accepting a five-year probation sentence.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 3:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:50:12 GMT
During a heated exchange in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in regard to the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) appeared to get flustered andMore >>
During a heated exchange in testimony before the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday in regard to the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Tyler) appeared to get flustered and said U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder questioned his integrity and "cast aspersions on my asparagus."More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:53 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:53:45 GMT
And then there was one. In a heart-breaking ending to her "American Idol" journey, Woodville native Kree Harrison lost to Candice Glover in the show's finale episode Thursday night. Glover, 23, of HelenaMore >>
In a heart-breaking ending to her "American Idol" journey, Woodville native Kree Harrison lost to Candice Glover in the show's finale episode Thursday night.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:38:46 GMT
It might seem gory and sometimes grotesque, but two local women are doing what they can to make sure our loved ones look beautiful even after death. Constance Engelking, the funeral director for the CasonMore >>
It might seem gory and sometimes grotesque, but two local women are doing what they can to make sure our loved ones look beautiful even after death.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:39:47 GMT
As recovery efforts in Oklahoma continue many East Texans are looking for ways to do their part. Angelina County Red Cross officials say volunteers are a necessity but first they need training. ClaireMore >>
Angelina County Red Cross officials say volunteers are a necessity but first they need training. More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:26:28 GMT
Friends and family of Lisa Duncan, 44, and Damian "Chris" Oldmixon, 56, who were the motorcyclists hit on Southeast Stallings Drive Sunday, say they are absolutely furious. Nacogdoches Police officersMore >>
A day after Nacogdoches Police officers arrested a 70-year-old Etoile woman for felony intoxicated assault after she allegedly turned in front of two motorcycle riders on Southeast Stallings Drive on SundayMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:34:00 GMT
Tuesday Moore, OK, sits in ruins after a tornado claimed more than 20 lives and caused massive damage. "The loss of life that occurred is devastating," said Lufkin Deputy City Manager. December of 2009More >>
December of 2009 was the last time Lufkin saw a tornado and since then emergency officials have utilized technology to let residents know when disaster strikes.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:31:52 GMT
The American Red Cross is using technology to keep you informed about disasters in their area. Along with downloading your KTRE Weather and News apps, add the Red Cross Tornado app. The app featuresMore >>
The American Red Cross is using technology to keep you informed about disasters in their area.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:58:22 GMT
A massive training facility for six fire stations is underway in Trinity County. Volunteer firefighters and twin brothers, Hayne and Wayne Huffman, hope a grant they apply for in September and donationsMore >>
A massive training facility for six fire stations is underway in Trinity County.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:07:31 GMT
Shortly after the Sandy Hook tragedy efforts began in the Nacogdoches Independent School district to raise money for a Sandy Hook book drive. Organizers didn't realize it initially, but a penny drive evolvedMore >>
Shortly after the Sandy Hook tragedy efforts began in the Nacogdoches Independent School district to raise money for a Sandy Hook book drive.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:21:59 GMT
Officials with the Trinity Independent School District evacuated the town's high school Monday as firefighters quickly contained a dryer fire in a laundry at the campus. Initial reports claimed that aMore >>
Officials with the Trinity Independent School District evacuated the town's high school Monday as firefighters quickly contained a dryer fire in a laundry at the campus.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-18 21:13:21 GMT
Saturday morning students participating in firefighter training got some hands on experience in wild land firefighting. "They learn exactly who they respond to, who their boss is, what to do and the wayMore >>
Saturday morning students participating in firefighter training got some hands on experience in wild land firefighting.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:15:50 GMT
Friday morning St. Cyprian's Episcopal School celebrated the completion of an expansion project. Parents and members of the community got a tour of eight new classrooms and the new dyslexia center. OfficialsMore >>
Friday morning St. Cyprian's Episcopal School celebrated the completion of an expansion project.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:13:27 GMT
Pretty much across the board among the 12 counties in the Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board's area, the unemployment numbers for the month of April continued their gradual improvement, mirroringMore >>
Pretty much across the board among the 12 counties in the Deep East Texas Workforce Development Board's area, the unemployment numbers for the month of April continued their gradual improvement, mirroring the trend with the statewide jobless rates.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:20:42 GMT
The Texas Main Street Resource Team was resting up from its second day of a three-day visit in San Augustine Thursday evening. Members are developing a strategy for the "Cradle of Texas," which enteredMore >>
The Texas Main Street Resource Team was resting up from its second day of a three-day visit in San Augustine Thursday evening. Members are developing a strategy for the "Cradle of Texas," which entered the Main Street program only three months ago. East Texas News and a business owner, found out becoming a Main Street Partner requires a civic commitment.More >>
