The festival will include four live bands, family-friendly entertainment, plenty to do for the kids, and of course, a hot pepper eating contest.

Red Ribbon Week started in 1986.

The chemical was a water-soluble solution used in oil fields.

For the past three years Rebekah Koch and her family have participated in Love Lufkin community service projects in efforts to help give back.

An international exchange program is bringing a journalist from Germany to work side-by-side with the largest news organization in East Texas, KLTV and KTRE.

Over a year ago, Matt Johnson had two stents placed in his heart after experiencing a cardiac event.

Included are the restaurant reports for the La Michoacana deli, Tacos Dona Pancha, Nin's Fresh Donuts No. 1, El Ranchero, the La Michoacana meat market, Lanana Creek ice house, KFC, Insomnia Cookies, Kibbie's Shaved Ice, Gall's Cafe, Curbside Cafe food truck, and Chick-fil-A.

Love INC, in partnership with local churches, has a mission to transform lives and communities in the name of Christ, according to Stephen Jansen, the executive director of Love INC Angelina County.

High school students also get to participate by lending a helping hand in the youth ambassador program.

The city’s communication director addresses residents’ concerns through a social media post on its Facebook page and the city’s website.

The event features hilarious and heartwarming moments that entertain, inspire and provide educational awareness, according to CHI St. Luke’s Health Memorial.

Judges will decide which bra has the best decoration.

Organizers said close to 70 boxes of canned food was donated by fair guests.

Eventually, Chelsy hopes to be able to put down her special bag for good. This time, in a place she never wants to leave.

Opening day began with the Market Broiler competition, which included 45 entries from every school in Nacogdoches County.

The group will entertain, educate, and inspire close to 3,000 students in East Texas throughout the next three days.

This year, organizers said guests can expect plenty of food, rides, and family-friendly entertainment on the main stage.

Dr. Ravinder Bachireddy urged the community to partner to help reduce health issues such as heart attacks, stroke and more.

Looking for some fun and a good scare this Halloween? We’ve got you covered.

Organizers said the fair is a perfect opportunity to maximize outreach in the community.

She was joined by the other giraffes, Kellen and Kamili.

Admission to the carnival is free and $25-dollar wrist bands are purchased for a variety of games, food, rides that residents enjoy.

It’s a disease that more than 5 million Americans are battling. Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States.

Volunteers with the Huntington Genealogical and Historical Society are adding final touches Friday at the museum.

Gov. Greg Abbott today invited all Texas communities to participate in a Film Friendly Texas Workshop on Tuesday, November 12, in Lufkin.

Congregants will be handed markers to write their favorite scriptures, prayers, or well-wishes on the building’s beams and walls before they’re covered with sheetrock.

Organizers were busy Wednesday afternoon helping set up the festival, which will directly benefit East Texas veterans.

African American Heritage Program received an analysis grant.

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Inside The Museum Of East Texas, drawings, paintings, photographs, and sculptures of 1st through 12th grade Lufkin ISD students with dyslexia are on showcase in The Gift of Creativity exhibit.

More than 200 dog and handler teams will compete this week for gold, silver and bronze medals during the Masters Challenge Agility Cup.

Organizations like the League of Women Voters set up booths at Texas College to also help students sign up.

The Juzi Spot is a Swahili word that means juice and will serve as a training site for those who desire to begin a career in food service.

Not only did the festival attract local residents from surrounding communities, but it also attracted attendees from out of town.

A ceremony to commemorate National POW MIA Day was held Friday in Nacogdoches.

Saturday’s event is a venue for busy artists who sometimes forget or don’t have a place to show off their creations.

Included are the restaurant inspection reports for Lucky Stop No. 5, Barnhill's, Street Tacos, Rick's Convenience Store, Casa Tomas, Maklemore's, JNK Food Mart, Olde Towne Deli, Walmart Fuel Center, Sno Works, Dairy Queen on North Street, Walmart Deli Department, NacBurger, and Pizza Hut.

“I'm just ready to move on, get a job, and get a family that I can get used to,” said Dale.

Staff members hosted a work day for volunteers to do yard work and remove old structures from the property.

Big Daddy Yum Yum stopped by to talk about his Saturday night match against Lucha Libra superstar Estrella Galactica in the fight to end hunger benefiting the East Texas Food Bank.

A close friend and SFA professor has described Godoy as the Bob Dylan of Latin America.

Investigators and CPS have a new resource at their disposal when carefully dealing with their youngest abuse victims.

“First I'm going to go into the military and then I'm going to study to become a vet or a CPS caseworker,” said Kay’Dence. “I just want to be the first girl in our family to go into the military.”

It’s called QPR Institute, which stands for question, persuade, and train.

The Liberty Garden was created in 2002 by the Sniders and volunteers of the Angelina Master Gardeners.

After reviewing footage from their camera, Warren saw this man walking to her car attempting to break in.

Through the program, coping skills are taught and counselors are onsite to help provide resources, which Alexander said has been a great benefit for him.

Lufkin First United Methodist Church in partnership with United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), will provide hurricane victims with cleaning kits, water and food.

Administrators from both Lufkin ISD and Angelina College posed for a picture in front of the new sign.

Mayor David Chadwick said the idea is to give the downtown area a “park atmosphere” by adding wider walkway, greenery, and changing the overall feel.

For Alex, 15, every day is an adventure.  "He's just such a good boy," said Alex's foster mother Yvonne Dixon. "I got him when he was 7 years old."  Dixon's role as Alex's caretaker has been especially important for his health.

The Angelina County Sheriff Office said the reason many people dump tires onto other people’s property is because they have to pay to dispose them.

The fourth annual Angelina County Airfest will take place at the end of the month.

Families also have the opportunity to fellowship, play games and shop from South African vendors.

Founder of the longtime Texas Shakespeare Festival has announced his plans to retire in 2020.

City leaders came up with a fix to lessen the excessive amount of water used by the park.

It's the same fun and festivities but in a new location this year.

After seeing a need to help rescue turtles with cracked shells, Marco’s Pizza in Lufkin started a donation drive to collect the back of bra straps.