A family’s summer photo shoot took an unexpected turn when a toddler decided he was overheated and needed to ‘cool off’ in a nearby pond.

Included are the restaurant reports for Kim's Grill, Baymont Nacogdoches Sea Food, Lucky Stop on Woden Road, KJ's Convenience Store, Dunkin' Do-Nuts,/Baskin Robbins, Posado's Long John Silver's, Nijaya, Mikes' BBQ, El Roble Tortilleria, Nick's Valero, Nick's No. 5, and Morgan Oil Fuel Stop Deli.

For the first time, the Lufkin-based crisis center will host a gala to help raise money and awareness.

The birthday girl was presented a certificate of recognition by the mayor of Jacksonville in honor of turning 105.

Unlike many children in foster care her age, she said she's not looking for the picture-perfect family. Hannah said she wouldn't mind having a single mother or father, or even a blended family.

After receiving complaints about the community center’s dilapidated look, the city decided to help liven up the place.

A canine found itself in an unusual position Wednesday - stranded on the roof of a roofing company.

The Angelina County Lufkin Chamber of Commerce is bringing a tradition back to this year’s Texas State Forest Festival.

The Lufkin Landscape Taskforce created a statue in their honor.

Fifteen East Texans will perform live on the Liberty Hall stage at the finale of East Texas Idol, streaming on East Texas Now.

It's a part of the 2019 Texas Brotherhood Ride, which is a 650-mile bicycle trip from Hempstead to Austin.

East Texas animal shelters are participating in the nationwide adoption event known as Clear the Shelters.

Roughly 35 grave-sites were damaged when the Goshen cemetery was vandalized. Those responsible will be charged with a felony when caught.

Lufkin ISD Superintendent Lynn Torres was also impressed with their improvements due to the distinctions playing a very important role in school performance.

Another season of high school football season is upon us and we’re kicking off the season with a pep rally!

Manufacturing, healthcare, technology and more will be represented.

Last year, Jessica Weaver had a difficult time picking up her son from school at Garrett Primary due to her work schedule.

A variety of food, clothing and prayer in multiple languages was celebrated at the event.

Many soft-spoken children find their own beautiful ways of communicating with others.For third-grader Jenna, that's through the arts.

The district’s Education Foundation provided new teachers with gift cards to help customize and personalize their classrooms ahead of the school year.

It would become the first curbside recycling service to operate in the city in 15 years.

Five churches from Lufkin held tournament-style games for students as they wrapped up their summer vacation.

He’s always had a heart for kids in Lufkin, College Station, and Kingwood.

After a 9-month deployment, Aaron Ramsey said he’s ready to serve his community in other ways.

U.S. Congressman Louie Gohmert is set to join East Texas Now at 1 p.m. Thursday to discuss an upcoming forum on sex exploitation.

The five-week fundraising campaign will begin in October.

John, Abigail, and Bryson are three siblings with smiles warm enough to fill your heart. The way they love life, despite not having parents, is something even more inspiring.

Organizers are focusing on two main projects to maintain the site's grounds as rebuilding continues.

They will be offering tee ball, coach pitch, minors and majors divisions and will play at Morris Frank Park.

The purpose is to educate and motivate residents to participate in the 2020 Census.

Lt. Stacy Seymore was badly injured in a two-vehicle crash on July 25.

Lt. Stacy Seymore was hurt in a two vehicle wreck on July 25 on U.S. Highway 69 just north of Zavalla.

The city council will vote on the new gym Tuesday night during its scheduled meeting.

A boating accident on Lake Palestine in Smith County nearly ended in tragedy for two families. Now, almost 40 years later, they’re finally learning the story of the man who rescued them and saved eight lives.

After seeing a need for financial help, Community Pastor Alvin Vander-Leest said they decided to create the backpack and school supply giveaway to help families in need.

East Texans hit up stores today to purchase their own copies of Madden 20 — with Patrick Mahomes on the cover.

Patricia Whitten Cavender, the co-founder of Cavender’s Boot City, has died at age 86.

The updated cottage food law takes effect on September 1.

The cooling stations allow people to come inside the designated area and enjoy the air conditioning, cool water and a snack.

Clothing swaps promote sustainable wardrobe decisions (and it’s easy on the budget!)

AAA was inspired by all the bright lights and over-the-top performances typically found in shows in bigger cities.

His tragedy is also one of many that is highlighted in the book entitled East Texas Troubles: The Allred Rangers Cleanup of San Augustine written by Jody Edward Ginn.

Jo's Diner is serving those in need due to the rising poverty level, plus providing a place to build friendships.

The signs are stationed along the trail where people can stop and exercise.

The donation slump has become a nationwide issue that could impact how hospitals operate.

nder the leadership of District Judge Bob Inselmann, board members and several organizations including the TLL Temple Foundation, 8 women will be able to live in the home.

Graves, 17, of Lone Star is the newly crowned Miss. Texas’s Outstanding Teen. The Texarkana senior spent the last week competing in Orlando, Florida.

The thermometer felt like summer Friday, but if you stepped into the Hospice of East Texas, you found yourself in a winter wonderland.

According to officials with the Great Texas Balloon Race in Longview, ticket sales for Saturday’s events have been larger than ever.

Included are the reports for Frog's, Cici's Pizza, Sombreros, Texas Travel Plaza, Napoli's, Sideline Sports Bar, Sonic Drive-In on South Street, Pepper Jack's, Nacogdoches Medical Center cafeteria, Wingstop, Papa John's Pizza, K Mini Mart, Newk's, and Pizza Hut on South Street.

The ramp should be finished within a few weeks, the contractor says.

The bride says she just told her father about the policy not 10 minutes before the crash.

Installing the detectors "made sense" to everyone involved, organizers say,

School starts on August 15.

Magruder lived in her home for over 60 years.

Facebook group organizes Amazon wishlists for teachers to donate supplies to each other

Last year, participating patrons brought in $12,000 for SFA art scholarships.

The idea is to build a foundation of support and confidence to take on sober living.