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Lufkin beats Mavs on senior night, Nac clinches 16-5A 1 seed
East Texas boys basketball teams battled it out until the final whistle on the final night to see who would make the playoffs.
Kevon Harris closing in on SFA men’s basketball scoring record
Kevon Harris is expected to become the all-time leading scorer in the history of the Stephen F. Austin State University men’s basketball program, and head coach Kyle Kellor said Tuesday that Harris deserves the honor.
LeBron James will release children’s book in August
LeBron James wrote a children’s picture book that is set for release in August, according to the publisher, Harper Collins.
Newman ‘awake and speaking’ after fiery Daytona crash
Hamlin was criticized for celebrating his second consecutive Daytona 500 win. He says he was unaware Newman was injured.
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Hamlin wins 3rd Daytona 500; Newman hospitalized ‘in serious condition’
The rain dampened the hyped season opener with a visit from President Trump that energized the sold-out crowd.
Mickey Wright, golf great and early LPGA force, dies at 85
Hall of Fame golfer Mickey Wright has died. Her attorney says she died Monday of a heart attack Monday.
SFA basketball continues to rise in Top 25 poll
THE SFA's men's basketball team continues to get attention for their season.
Video of McNeese catcher getting help putting on gear goes viral
A video of McNeese catcher Kade Morris getting some help from his teammates is going viral. In the video, Morris’ teammates and trainers help him get his catcher’s gear on between innings.
Veteran funnyman who performed at many Lufkin rodeos dies at 83
A man who brought laughter and smiles to many rodeo events at Lufkin’s George H. Henderson Expo Center as a funnyman has died at the age of 83.
Central ISD coach gets named Strength Coach of the Year for 2020
A Central ISD coach has been named the Strength Coach of the Year for 2020, according to a post on the school district’s Facebook page.
Team LeBron wins NBA All-Star Game 157-155 in revamped format
Prior to the game, Hall of Famer Magic Johnson led a tribute to Kobe Bryant and Commissioner Emeritus David Stern, including an eight-second moment of silence, a nod to the number Bryant wore the first half of his career.
Girls basketball Bi-District scores
The playoffs are here and girls teams all over East Texas are ready to make their claim at a state title.
Arkansas State baseball beats Stephen F. Austin 8-4 to pick up series win
Red Wolves visit Ole Miss on Tuesday
No. 3 Texas Tech baseball remains undefeated after opening weekend
After the opening weekend of action, the No. 3 Texas Tech baseball team is still undefeated.
Rodeo clown Lecile Harris dies at 83
Legendary rodeo clown and Collierville native Lecile Harris has died.
Bridges, Zion lead U.S. over World in Rising Stars Challenge
Zion scored 14 points in the contest
Duncan homers but Arkansas State falls to Stephen F. Austin on Opening Day
The Lumberjacks beat the Red Wolves 3-2.
Friday hoops: Diboll wins first district title in 15 years, Garrison rolls past Tenaha
The final Friday night of the regular basketball season ended with plenty of excitement.
AC Roadrunners look to push win streak to 10
The Angelina Roadrunners do not look to enter the "L" column anytime soon.
Lufkin Lady Pack prep for playoffs
KTRE Sports Director Caleb Beames caught up with the team at their Friday morning practice.
AC Lady Runners looking to build off of momentum following win over TJC
Despite a year where results have not met up with effort the Angelina Lady Roadrunners are still remaining positive and starting to peak at the right time.
Astros players try to offer explanations into sign stealing scandal
The Astros faced the media and tried to offer apologies after they were caught cheating in the 2017 season.
Sticking to script: Bregman, Astros discuss sign stealing
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred disciplined the Astros after he found the team broke rules by using electronics to steal signs during its run to the 2017 World Series championship and again in the 2018 season.
No. 1 Baylor looks to knock off No. 14 WVU
No. 1 Baylor goes for its sixth straight win over ranked opponents against No. 14 West Virginia
Ecomet Burley Jr.'s impact went beyond football field
Former Lufkin standout and Texas Tech Red Raider Ecomet Burley Jr. has died.
Lady Runners stun No. 10 TJC
Playing short handed, the Angelina Women's basketball team pulled off the upset Wednesday night over nationally ranked TJC.
Ladyjacks sink Islanders
The Ladyjacks continue to stay at the too of the SLC following Wednesday's win
Kensmil leads the way in Jacks win over Islanders
The Jacks continued their winning ways after strong performances from Gavin Kensmil and Kevon Harris.
Tokyo, IOC officials reiterate that the Olympics are on
Tokyo Olympic organizers repeated their message again at the start of meetings with the IOC: the Summer Games will not be waylaid by the coronavirus that is spreading from neighboring China.
Diboll’s Kylie Rios accomplishing goal of playing college volleyball
On Wednesday the Diboll senior signed a letter of intent with North Lake College in Irving.
Weekly Texas Fishing Report (February 12)
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Feb. 12.
Huntington’s Andrew Culpepper signs with Bethany College
Huntington’s Culpepper inks his name with Bethany College.
Trump expected to attend Daytona 500 race Sunday in Florida
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a flight restriction for Sunday indicating that President Donald Trump is expected to attend the NASCAR race.
Dennis Rodman to appear at Texas Tech vs. Texas basketball game
Attorney Davis W. Smith will be bringing NBA legend Dennis Rodman to attend the Texas vs Texas Tech basketball game February 29, in Lubbock.
WEBXTRA: Mason Wood headed to state swim meet
On Friday, Mason Wood will become the first swimmer for Pineywoods Community Academy to participate in the UIL Swim meet.
SFA football player back on campus after being shot in the head
SFA football player LaCoryien Washington wakes up everyday thankful for the little things in life after he survived a gun shot wound to his head in October.
WEBXTRA: SFA football holds first spring practice
The message was clear on the first day of spring practice.
SFA looks for road win vs Texas A&M-CC
Stephen F. Austin looks for its third straight win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi at American Bank Center
Cowboys news: Lee coming back? Former OC heading to LSU
Cowboys fans got part of an answer they wanted with Sean Lee coming back to the NFL. Now they wait to see if he will be in Dallas or somewhere else.
Crockett poised to make a run to state
The Crockett Bulldogs are looking to be at the UIL State Tournament in March.
AP source: MLB considering expanding playoffs to 14 teams
There would be four wild cards in each league, up from two.
WEBXTRA: SFA softball pitcher sets school strike-out record
Ashley Kriesel had about as good as a start to her senior year as possible.
WEBXTRA: SFA nets six points for AP Top 25 poll
The Stephen F. Austin State University men’s basketball team is continuing to get recognition for their success on the court.
Games scheduled for East Texas roller derby league for first time in three years
For the first time in three years, the East Texas Bombers, roller derby league has games booked for this season.
Important NFL Offseason Dates
Super Bowl LIV is in the rear view mirror and all eyes now shift to the NFL’s offseason. While there are no games to be played until September and even preseason is still six months away in August, there is plenty for fans to monitor in the interim.
SFA basketball teams send UNO back to Crescent City with losses
The SFA Lumberjacks continued to keep a strong lead in the Southland Conference with a Saturday win over UNO.
President Trump tweets support for Pete Rose into HOF
The President made the case that Rose, who is currently banned, should be in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
Former player’s death emotionally rocks the NSU family
Wade Williams is the Natchitoches school’s second graduate in 40 days to have died in a plane crash
Kriesel’s 19 Strikeouts in No-Hitter Propel SFA to Pair of Season Opening Victories on Friday
The SFA Softball team and Ashley Krieselbegan the 2020 season in dominant fashion on Friday at the ULM Tournament in Monroe.
Groveton native Wade Williams killed in Thursday plane crash in Louisiana
The crash of a small plane in Jackson Parish, LA, took the life of a Groveton native on Thursday.
Mahomes after Super Bowl celebration: ‘TTU prepared me for these moments’
Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes apparently got more than an education and a football career from Texas Tech.
SFA teams remain at top of SLC after sweep of Nicholls
The SFA basketball teams completed a Wednesday sweep of Nicholls state
VIDEO: Celebratory (and hoarse) Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid speak to the crowd at KC celebration
Hundreds of thousands showed up to welcome Reid, Mahomes and all the Chiefs home to KC, and our camera was there, too! Check out what Patrick and Reid had to say to the fans.
Weekly Texas Fishing Report (February 5)
The weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for Feb. 5.
National Signing Day 2020: Who is going where in East Texas
It’s a busy day for East Texas student-athletes as they commit to their future schools.
National Signing Day 2020 in ETX - What to expect
Signing Day is here at student-athletes are getting ready to make some tough decissions.
Canton hires Casey Hubble as athletic director, head football coach
Canton has found their next head football coach. The school board approved the hire of Casey Hubble as their next athletic director and head football coach.
SFA looks to extend streak vs Nicholls St.
Stephen F. Austin looks for its seventh straight conference win against Nicholls State
TEAM LUKE: Tim Siegel reflects on Patrick Mahomes’ Super Bowl win
Last night, the Siegels watched from a chair in Luke’s room as the quarterback won his first Super Bowl Championship, cheering on the man who has cheered for them.
Despite being on top of the world, Patrick Mahomes rooted in humble East Texas beginnings
Patrick Mahomes continues to give his home town credit for his success.
With realignment in the books, schedules for teams start to take shape
With realignment over, teams are starting to release schedules.
Texas Tech community responds to Super Bowl win featuring Mahomes
Texas Tech fans are celebrating the Chief’s win like it was their own. That’s, of course, because of former Tech student, Patrick Mahomes.